Barry Brown (c.1962, Jamaica - May 28, 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer, … Read Full Bio ↴Barry Brown (c.1962, Jamaica - May 28, 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer, initially coming to prominence in the 1970's with his work with Bunny Lee, but remaining popular throughout his career. He died in a recording studio.
Barry Brown was one of a number of singers to find success in the 1970's under producer Bunny Lee. Although his first release, 'Girl You're Always On My Mind', had little impact, his vocal style soon found popularity, with his first hit coming with 1979's 'Step It Up Youthman', which led to an album of the same name on Third World records. One of the most successful artists of the early dancehall era, Brown worked with some of Jamaica's top producers of the time, including Linval Thompson, Winston "Niney The Observer" Holness, Sugar Minott and Coxsone Dodd, as well as releasing self-produced material. After releasing eleven albums between 1979 and 1984, Brown's releases became more sporadic, although his work continued to feature prominently on sound systems such as those of Jah Shaka.
In the 1990's, Brown's health deteriorated, suffering with asthma and substance abuse problems, and he died in May 2004 in Sone Waves Recording Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, after falling and hitting his head.
Barry Brown was one of a number of singers to find success in the 1970's under producer Bunny Lee. Although his first release, 'Girl You're Always On My Mind', had little impact, his vocal style soon found popularity, with his first hit coming with 1979's 'Step It Up Youthman', which led to an album of the same name on Third World records. One of the most successful artists of the early dancehall era, Brown worked with some of Jamaica's top producers of the time, including Linval Thompson, Winston "Niney The Observer" Holness, Sugar Minott and Coxsone Dodd, as well as releasing self-produced material. After releasing eleven albums between 1979 and 1984, Brown's releases became more sporadic, although his work continued to feature prominently on sound systems such as those of Jah Shaka.
In the 1990's, Brown's health deteriorated, suffering with asthma and substance abuse problems, and he died in May 2004 in Sone Waves Recording Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, after falling and hitting his head.
Ain't Gonna Turn Back
Barry Brown Lyrics
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Enter The Kingdom Of Zion Fittest of the fittest The fittest of the fittest The fittes…
Far East Now my brother, he said to me (Oh yeah) (mmm) Look my…
Fittest Of The Fittest Fittest of the fittest The fittest of the fittest The fittes…
I'm Moving On They've got a power and a force that you've never seen…
Lead Us Jah Jah Lead us, lead us, lead us Jah-ahh, Jah Jah Lead us,…
Peace & Love How good, how pleasant it is for us To live in…
Politician Hey now baby get into my big black car I want…
Politicians Hey now baby get into my big black car I want…
Things In Life It's not every day we're gonna be the same way There…
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kingofallroots1 kingmanoftapes
Killer tunes by the great barry brown
RVdehya
Alongside errol scorcher
Lawrence Njawe
I could be wrong here. But there's a vague similarity between Barry Brown and Burning Spear on this track. Are my on song here?...........
Gary Clarke
No similarity apart from a great brass section. The Riddim is Shank I Sheck - much used. Check Roy Rankin's new Cross Fire
Geoff Strum
No... I think they're both excellent but quite different