Sugar Minott (born Lincoln Barrington Minott, May 25, 1956 in Kingston, die… Read Full Bio ↴Sugar Minott (born Lincoln Barrington Minott, May 25, 1956 in Kingston, died Saturday July 10, 2010 in Kingston) was a Jamaican reggae singer, producer and sound-system operator known for his sweet roots dancehall style.
Sugar Minott spent his youth hanging around the legendary "Studio 1" listening to the artists that recorded there, such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, The Heptones, Dennis Brown and others.
Sugar began his career with the formation of the African Brothers, along with Tony Tuff and Derek Howard (and later Triston Palmer) in the early 1970s. The African Brothers were a harmonious roots act, of which Sugar became the most popular member. By 1979, Sugar had been invited by Studio 1 to record a solo album.
When recording at Studio 1, he chose not to use a backing band as in conventional recording, but elected to sing over instrumental versions of old Studio 1 classics. This is considered to be the birth of "dancehall," which lead to countless artists making new hits out of old classics, a tradition that continues in Jamaica today.
Sugar was also well-regarded for hard work on his Youthman Promotion sound system and Black Roots & Youthman Promotion labels into the 1980s, which brought forth such artists as Tenor Saw, Nitty Gritty, Yami Bolo, Junior Reid, Tony Rebel, Garnett Silk, and many more to the industry. Up until his death, he was still working with young artists both in Jamaica and the US, including his daughter Pashon Minott.
Sugar Minott spent his youth hanging around the legendary "Studio 1" listening to the artists that recorded there, such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, The Heptones, Dennis Brown and others.
Sugar began his career with the formation of the African Brothers, along with Tony Tuff and Derek Howard (and later Triston Palmer) in the early 1970s. The African Brothers were a harmonious roots act, of which Sugar became the most popular member. By 1979, Sugar had been invited by Studio 1 to record a solo album.
When recording at Studio 1, he chose not to use a backing band as in conventional recording, but elected to sing over instrumental versions of old Studio 1 classics. This is considered to be the birth of "dancehall," which lead to countless artists making new hits out of old classics, a tradition that continues in Jamaica today.
Sugar was also well-regarded for hard work on his Youthman Promotion sound system and Black Roots & Youthman Promotion labels into the 1980s, which brought forth such artists as Tenor Saw, Nitty Gritty, Yami Bolo, Junior Reid, Tony Rebel, Garnett Silk, and many more to the industry. Up until his death, he was still working with young artists both in Jamaica and the US, including his daughter Pashon Minott.
Love Gonna Pack Up
Sugar Minott Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Love Gonna Pack Up' by these artists:
The Persuaders Hate the living, love the dead Smashing embryos, cut off hea…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Sugar Minott:
Every Little Thing When I'm walking beside her People tell me I'm lucky. Yes, I…
Give The People What They Want Ooh, well, well Give the people Give the people, whoa Give…
Good Thing Going Bad news, bad news I heard you're packing to leave I come…
Half a Love Half a love is much better than no love at…
Hang On Natty Come at my people On this night My people Conno nagidet con…
Hard Time Pressure OOH, OOH OOWEE, right now say babylon a put on the…
Herbsman Hustling Herb-a dis ah herbman hustling Bright an' early in the morni…
I'm Not for Sale loceng bunyi terus teruja sambil ku lari namun apabila ku da…
In The Intro : Bounty This is more than a rhyme, this…
Just Don't Wanna Be Lonely Ba, ba, da, ba, ba, da, ba, ba, da, ba,…
My Love Is True I've heard many say they won't fall in love again I…
Never Gonna Give Up Jah Whoa oh, oh, oh Doo-doo Whoa oh, oh, yes I'm never gonna gi…
Never My Love You ask me if there'll come a time When I grow…
Oh Mr DC Time so rough, And time so tough. Time so rough. Coming…
Oh Mr. D.C. Time so rough, And time so tough. Time so rough. Coming fro…
Real Thing Going Bad news, bad news I heard you're packing to leave I come…
River Jordan River Jordan gonna roll, roll, roll, yeah Jordan River, rol…
Roof Over My Head Remember weh the righteous man say Time a go dread, every…
Rough Ole Life Ya me han informado Que tu novio es un insípido aburrido Tu…
Saving my love You ask me if there'll come a time When I grow…
Show Me That You Love Me Girl Ooohhhoohuhuhuhoooo Why, oh why? Ooohhhoohuhuhuhoo Show me …
Slice of the Cake Give me what is mine! Give me what is mine! It's about…
The Girl Is In Love Okay people, this is lover′s rock, dig it (ride on) Remember…
The People Got to Know Ooh. yes Oh yeah Yes, the people ought to know (to know) Th…
Think It Over Remember those old days Those warm and those cold days We us…
Tune In Intro : Bounty This is more than a rhyme, this…
We've Got A Good Thing Going Bad news, bad news I heard you're packing to leave I come…
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Garth Reid
I'm not religous in any way, but reggae stole my heart in the mid 70's when i was was a soul and club goer, i never looked back, without doubt the power of ras tafari has given rise to the most powerful heart felt music in the world, i still deliver the message to everyone i know even though i'm in Scotland, far from the big cities and a culture not known here, maybe my love is as strong as believers but in a different way. Goodness and mercy shall follow me for all of my life, may peace be with you for all of yours.
Garth Reid
For me sugar is top dog, so many boss tracks, no-one can touch him............no-one.
Eduardo Juárez.
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Sal
Very agree Sugar is untouchable. Im in cali where all my peers are idolizing rappers preaching hate and violence. I’ve decided to dedicate my future being a 80s Roots/Lovers/Dancehall deejay, spreading jah music REAL high vibrations to the people. Fore it changed my life and brought love to everything 🔊 JAH IS REAL
Orwell's Housecat
💚🧡❤️
ACIDMAN
Such a voice 🔥🔥
Roots MA
Sugar Minott can lay claim to being the purest reggaee singer ever. From Dance Hall to Lovers Rock to Roots; he flows effortlessly in each.
JG Jackson
King Sugah at his best!! Big Ups!!!☝️
PlugBolts🔌
Sugar Minot❤🇧🇷🇧🇷
estecongo
Sugar Minott's sound always brings me back to Brooklyn in the 70s...good stuff