{"title":"Barry Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarry Brown (1962, Jamaica - 29 May 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer. With his soulful voice and powerful lyrics, *Barry Brown* became a prominent figure in the reggae music scene. He rose to fame during the late 1970s and early 1980s, alongside other notable artists such as Michael Prophet, Al Campbell, and Junior Delgado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his unique vocal style and heartfelt performances, *Barry Brown* captivated audiences with his passionate delivery and thought-provoking songs. His music often explored themes of social justice, love, and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from his Jamaican roots, he infused traditional reggae rhythms with elements of soul and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Barry Brown's* discography includes several critically acclaimed albums such as \"Step It Up Youthman\" and \"I'm Still Waiting.\" His collaborations with renowned producers like Linval Thompson and Yabby You further solidified his place in reggae history. Despite his untimely passing in 2004, *Barry Brown's* legacy lives on through his timeless music that continues to inspire generations of reggae enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cool-pon-your-corner","title":"Cool Pon Your Corner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA roots classic from Mr Brown in which he tells the youthman to cool down his temper. 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As with his friend and fellow west Kingston resident, Johnny Clarke, Brown got his start in the many talent shows that were regularly held in the downtown Kingston area, and also got early experience on west Kingston sound systems such as Tape Tone, which gave rise to Barrington Levy, Trinstan Palmer, Sammy Dread, and Rod Taylor among others; Taylor and Brown even had a short-lived duo called The Aliens for a time. Such was his widespread popularity that several different producers all claimed to have been the first to capture his voice on tape, but it is undeniable that Bunny Lee was the first to bring Brown to prominence through the outstanding 1978 hit, \u003ci\u003eStep It Up Youthman\u003c\/i\u003e, an optimistic meditation on the merits of self-determination, which led to this popular debut album of the same name; as with Johnny Clarke’s \u003ci\u003eEnter Into His Gates With Praise\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eStep It Up Youthman\u003c\/i\u003e LP mixed hard-hitting songs of Rastafari devotion with well-executed cover tunes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radiation Roots","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50483607535947,"sku":"1013449","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/082f4bd1-b82b-4a37-a5c9-4a38dae77bcd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727570274"},{"product_id":"unity-is-strength","title":"Unity Is Strength","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic roots selection from 1983, reissued here on Lloydie Coxsone's Tribesman label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribesman","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50521561006411,"sku":"2056084","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_085f4e17_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727992276"},{"product_id":"can-t-stop-natty-dread","title":"Can t Stop Natty Dread","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarry Brown in fine style, produced and arranged by Linval Thompson with rhtyhms from the Roots Radics and King Tubby's mixes...nuff said!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompson Sound","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":57726422548811,"sku":"R1223-8411","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8436021015464.jpg?v=1782829072"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/barry-brown.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}