Michael Prophet (Michael George Haynes, Kingston, Jamaica, 1957 – 16 Decemb… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Prophet (Michael George Haynes, Kingston, Jamaica, 1957 – 16 December 2017) was a roots reggae singer known for his "crying" tenor vocal style.
Michael Prophet grew up in the western Kingston ghetto of Greenwich Farm, Jamaica. He began his recording career in 1977 when he was discovered by the legendary producer Vivian Jackson, better known as Yabby You. Yabby You took Michael to Channel One where he voiced his debut song "Praise You Jah Jah".
Michael recorded many tunes for Yabby You and scored his first hit with a cover version of the Heptones' "Fight It To The Top". However, it was the deeper, more rootsy material that began to hit with an international reggae audience. Cuts like "Gates Of Zion", "Mash Down Rome", "Turn Me Loose", "Warn Them Jah" and "Creation Rock" were massive sound system tunes in the UK and staple food for the likes of Jah Shaka, Quaker City, Sir Coxsone, Fatman and Moa Ambessa - the ruling UK sounds of the era. "Turn Me Loose" was even featured in the classic movie "Babylon". Island Records released Michael's debut album "Serious Reasoning" in 1980 and this set remains a reggae classic, with its heavyweight backing was provided by The Gladiators band and his unique wailing vocals singing songs with mystical vibes.
After working with Yabby You, he also recorded for Henry "Junjo" Lawes, adapting to the prevailing dancehall sound and having his biggest hit with "Gunman". During the first half of the 1980s he recorded for producers such as Don Mais, Al Campbell, Sugar Minott, Winston "Niney" Holness, and Winston Riley, cementing his status as one of Jamaica's most popular singers. After living in Miami for a time, he moved to England, where he recorded "Your Love" which reached number one in the UK reggae chart in 1990. It was followed in 1991 by the album Get Ready, which also sold well.
Rootsman first met Michael Prophet in 1992 and they hooked up to record a number of dubplates in 2001. These tunes have rocked every single Rootsman dance since then. Finally, in January 2003 Rootsman got the opportunity to produce Michael in his Third Eye Studio. Two deep songs "Praises" and "Cry Of A Family" were voiced and will see release on Third Eye Music in the future. The tracks were deeply emotional performances as Michael travelled 200 miles from London for the session after being badly beaten by the police just 3 days earlier. Despite being cut, bruised and in considerable pain, Michael's voice and vibes were intact as he delivered two more tracks that will be added to his other numerous classics in his repertoire.
Prophet died 16 December 2017. He had been battling lung cancer and was suffering from a brain tumor.
Michael Prophet grew up in the western Kingston ghetto of Greenwich Farm, Jamaica. He began his recording career in 1977 when he was discovered by the legendary producer Vivian Jackson, better known as Yabby You. Yabby You took Michael to Channel One where he voiced his debut song "Praise You Jah Jah".
Michael recorded many tunes for Yabby You and scored his first hit with a cover version of the Heptones' "Fight It To The Top". However, it was the deeper, more rootsy material that began to hit with an international reggae audience. Cuts like "Gates Of Zion", "Mash Down Rome", "Turn Me Loose", "Warn Them Jah" and "Creation Rock" were massive sound system tunes in the UK and staple food for the likes of Jah Shaka, Quaker City, Sir Coxsone, Fatman and Moa Ambessa - the ruling UK sounds of the era. "Turn Me Loose" was even featured in the classic movie "Babylon". Island Records released Michael's debut album "Serious Reasoning" in 1980 and this set remains a reggae classic, with its heavyweight backing was provided by The Gladiators band and his unique wailing vocals singing songs with mystical vibes.
After working with Yabby You, he also recorded for Henry "Junjo" Lawes, adapting to the prevailing dancehall sound and having his biggest hit with "Gunman". During the first half of the 1980s he recorded for producers such as Don Mais, Al Campbell, Sugar Minott, Winston "Niney" Holness, and Winston Riley, cementing his status as one of Jamaica's most popular singers. After living in Miami for a time, he moved to England, where he recorded "Your Love" which reached number one in the UK reggae chart in 1990. It was followed in 1991 by the album Get Ready, which also sold well.
Rootsman first met Michael Prophet in 1992 and they hooked up to record a number of dubplates in 2001. These tunes have rocked every single Rootsman dance since then. Finally, in January 2003 Rootsman got the opportunity to produce Michael in his Third Eye Studio. Two deep songs "Praises" and "Cry Of A Family" were voiced and will see release on Third Eye Music in the future. The tracks were deeply emotional performances as Michael travelled 200 miles from London for the session after being badly beaten by the police just 3 days earlier. Despite being cut, bruised and in considerable pain, Michael's voice and vibes were intact as he delivered two more tracks that will be added to his other numerous classics in his repertoire.
Prophet died 16 December 2017. He had been battling lung cancer and was suffering from a brain tumor.
Amazing Love
Michael Prophet Lyrics
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Christine Young I’m forgiven because You were forsaken I’m accepted, You wer…
Citipointe Live Can You take me there Where truth can heal Where my soul…
Count Basie When she wakes up this morning and turns to kiss…
D & D For God so loved the world He gave His only…
David and Shekinah Sunshine, You are my joy in the Moonlight, You are the…
Ella Fitzgerald - Count Basie - Joe Williams When she wakes up this morning and turns to kiss…
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Folder Folder5 真夏の思惑をかきまぜる回転ドア 光り追い越す早さで 恋が舞いこんできたわ 軽くクチビル触れるだけでトキメク こんな気持ち…
Graham Kendrick My Lord what love is this That pays so dearly That I,…
Harmonious Chorale And can it be that I should gain An int'rest…
Hillsong I'm forgiven, because You were forsaken I'm accepted, You we…
Hillsong Music Australia I'm so amazed at how You take my life And love…
I.D.O.4. For God so loved the world He gave His only…
Ittoki Otoya (Terashima Takuma) & Hijirikawa Masato (Suzumura Ken'ichi) & Shinomiya Natsuki (Taniyam ◆昨日になど ◇負けてられない △今の自分自身 ◇それぞれ描く ◆道をみんな △歩んでいる ◆◇△Yes?No?Yes?…
Joe Williams When she wakes up this morning and turns to kiss…
Kingsway Music I′m forgiven cause You were forsaken I'm accepted, You were …
Lil Wayne (ft. Gudda Gudda) Got me a caddy and a trunk Full of luggage in…
Lil Wayne Feat. Gudda Got me a caddy and a trunk full of luggage…
Lil Wayne/Gudda Gudda Got me a caddy and a trunk Full of luggage in…
Lil' Wayne ft. Gudda Gudda Got me a caddy and a trunk full of luggage…
Lombe Chiti Mweshibepa ichebochenu chacinshinka mwebashichinja mwabafye …
Lou Fellingham Amazing love Laying down Your Glory You endured the cross …
Martha Munizzi Amazing love How can it be? That my God would die for…
Michael W. Smith Featuring Melinda Doolittle My steps were wandering My lips were hungry My heart was t…
Michelle Fragar I'm so amazed at how You take my life And love…
Michelle Williams Amazing Love Your love is amazing Don't know why you love…
Mississippi Mass Choir Verse 1: Amazing love, how could it be, that Thou my God,…
Nana Yaw Boakye And can it be that I should gain An interest in…
Oasis Worship My Lord, what love is this, that pays so dearly, That…
Otoya Ittoki (寺島拓篤/Terashima Takuma) / Masato Hijirikawa (鈴村健一/Suzumura Kenichi) / Natsuki Shinomiya ◆昨日になど ◇負けてられない △今の自分自身 ◇それぞれ描く ◆道をみんな △歩んでいる ◆◇△Yes?No?Yes?…
Passion I'm forgiven because You were forsaken, I'm accepted, You w…
Pedro the Lion how can it be that I should gain an interest in my…
Praise and Worship My Lord what love is this That pays so dearly That I…
Rebecca St. James I'm forgiven because You were forsaken I'm accepted; You we…
St. Edmond Choir I'm forgiven, because You were forsaken, I'm accepted, You…
Terashima Takuma Kenichi Suzumura & Kishou Taniyama ◆昨日になど ◇負けてられない △今の自分自身 ◇それぞれ描く ◆道をみんな △歩んでいる ◆◇△Yes?No?Yes?…
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Amazing love so rich and rare Amazing love beyond compare …
The Oak Ridge Boys Amazing love how could it be That Thou my Lord should…
Tim O'Brien I would swim the ocean Climb the mountain high Where you go…
Whitecross My friend told me I got such nerve Will I ever…
Wintley Phipps Amazing Love, how can it be? You broke the chains, and…
Worship House I'm so amazed at how You take my life And love…
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Bebo Norman Verse 1: My Lord, what love is this That pays so dearly That…
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Evil Doers "For Evildoers, You Shall Be Cut Off, Of The Wickedness…
Jah Is My Light Jah is my light and my salvation Oooooh The lord is my…
Love and Unity Some a take money and make big enemies While i man…
Reggae Music All Night Long Come on gal It's too big sound in the roll Charlie Chaplin…
Turn Me Loose woo-ho-yeah-yeah-yes turn me loose, woo-ho for now its the …
World of Confusion We're living in, a world, With too much confusion, Uh huh ah…
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