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.

Cassandra
Michael Prophet Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Cassandra' by these artists:

A.V.I. This information was too much for me. Eradication in its fin…
ABBA Down in the street they're all singing and shouting Staying …
Akin Another day, another night that fades away Another dream ma…
Area 11 Still,though it doesn't really matter now I can't believe th…
Bishop Allen She was wandering wild-eyed out in the street So I brought…
Bonnie St. Claire Buiten op straat staan de tanks met soldaten Dronken van ma…
Caputt Wäre der Mensch doch nur nicht so uneinsichtig. Würde er…
Care of Night Oh Yeah. (Forever) Yeahyeahyeah (Is there a reason to hold o…
Cos Sylvan Can I say I want to be hung from here Where…

Crüxshadows Watching backwards as life like pictures Stinging thoughts,…
Danny Saucedo Yesterday I passed you by I kept on walking Cos I don't want…
Dennis Brown Oh, yes yes I can't believe that's it's real The way that…
Dot Hacker Who you doing all this for You soil futures That fertilizer …
Emmy the Great Cassandra, keep it down, I don't think they can hear you…
florence the machine I used to see the future And now I see nothing They…
Frenetik&Orang3 Ho visto il futuro baby e tu non c'eri Un mondo…
Fryktelig Støy Pathetic Threatened man Clutching to Your fantasies Of war I…
Grandma's Ashes Cassandra, finally Face to face, you and me Cassandra, I've…
Graveyard Club The things you lost will not be found All the power…
Greava Desert of rose 蜃気楼の夢閉ざされたのだろう昼も夜も此処には無いからカサンドラ・・・差し込まれた…
Jr. Willow Wilson Try to play it off like I don't need love But…
Kayak He wanted your love Claiming a single night of passion But…
Keaton Simons She'd like to blame it on the sky 'Cause she can't…
KITCHEN - ABBA Down in the street they're all singing and shouting Staying …
Mega Cassandra masa dah tiba Cassandra waktu bercinta Cassandra b…
N-sKing Can you feel it In the air Our love is falling…
Nicolò Carnesi All'incirca le sei e le luci rimbalzano su di noi sei…
Paper Rival I could see myself living in the ocean with nothing…
R.Y.F. queen of the night, inflame the stars how many torches, ever…
Serpenti Tutti i cantanti che le piacciono (ah-ah, ah-ah) Sono morti …
Sherbet One day I met a girl Who never said a word I…
Steve Hackett Hey Cassandra, you know about the future Is there any reason…
The Crüxshadows Watching backwards as life like pictures Stinging thoughts, …
The Dali Thundering Concept Today man has too much power The Roman Empire collapsed with…
The Goods If ya coming with that attitude Walking down the street in…
The Naked and the Dead Skitters through bell towers Glints of cellophane cut glass …
Theatre of Tragedy He gave to her, yet tenfold claim'd in return She…
Vis à Vis I'm clairvoyant about it all When the morning comes My dream…
Zoar jujur saja ku tak mampu hilangkan wajahmu di hatiku meski ma…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Michael Prophet:

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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