{"title":"Barrington Levy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrington Levy, born on April 30, 1964 in Clarendon, Jamaica, is a renowned artist who began his recording career in 1977. He gained recognition for his work with his cousin and formed the short-lived duet. By the end of 1978, he started recording under his real name and quickly made a name for himself in the Dancehall scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an impressive discography that spans from 1979 onwards, Barrington Levy has released numerous albums that have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the music industry. His unique style and captivating performances have earned him comparisons to other notable artists such as *Dennis Brown*, *Johnny Osbourne*, *Cocoa Tea*, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's his infectious beats or heartfelt lyrics, Barrington Levy continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his talent and passion for music. His contributions to the reggae genre are undeniable, making him a true icon in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"englishman","title":"Englishman","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost Englishmen find Levy in a supernaturally relaxed state of mind, vocalizing an alluring range of sentiment, intelligence, and ghetto patois that more than keep up with the eclectic production hands of Henry \"Junjo\" Lawes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBend Your Back\u003c\/em\u003e is pure dancehall geniality (with an affecting rhythm perhaps closer to American blues than anything else), \u003cem\u003eLook Girl\u003c\/em\u003e is disco-reggae merriment, and better still, \u003cem\u003eSister Carol\u003c\/em\u003e is the kind of song that will quite possibly continue to break hearts forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome occasional lapses into failed modernization do put a crimp on things, but this is the sort of album that instantly befriends and immediately signals an important talent. 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'Sweet Reggae Music' is 100% black vinyl proof.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VP Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50443646697803,"sku":"361537","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/faeab1ec-6a1a-4d61-acb5-e8fbe7ff574d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727018218"},{"product_id":"robin-hood","title":"Robin Hood","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile there are much more important releases in \u003cstrong\u003eBarrington Levy\u003c\/strong\u003e's massive discography, \u003cem\u003eRobin Hood\u003c\/em\u003e is an entertaining and satisfying effort best remembered for its killer title track. Recorded right after his breakthrough effort, \u003cem\u003eEnglishman\u003c\/em\u003e, and with the same amazing cast — backing band the Roots Radics, producer Henry \"Junjo\" Lawes, and engineer Scientist — the album wins for its delivery and feel rather than its strong material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLevy's semi-androgynous croon is young and in top form, Lawes is pushing roots reggae towards dancehall, the Radics respond in a rousing manner, while Scientist creates a more upfront sonic landscape. 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Timeless stuff here that is the top shelf of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jah Life","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50490278707531,"sku":"2176989","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/421631314_818280280343711_275632348370148848_n_d1c2b5be_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727656877"},{"product_id":"here-i-come","title":"Here I Come","description":"\u003cp\u003e'80s dancehall great barrington levy's full-length here i come is one of various collaborations with creative cohort sly dunbar. here i come features \"sweet reggae music,\" \"go there,\" and under me sensi,\" among others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50922084565323,"sku":"304450","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d8d5018a-db6a-473a-9e9f-01bc96371f15_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733208880"},{"product_id":"sweet-reggae-music-2-0-1979-1984","title":"Sweet Reggae Music 2.0, 1979 - 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album includes the only LP appearances for much sought-after sound-systems favorites \"\u003cem\u003eWhom Shall I Be Afraid Of\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003ePraise His Name\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003ePon Your Toe\u003c\/em\u003e.\" It also features hits like \"\u003cem\u003eLongside Broader Than Broadway\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eTeach The Youth\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eMary Long Tongue\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eMini Bus\u003c\/em\u003e,\" etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this golden age of Jamaican music, \u003cstrong\u003eBarrington Levy\u003c\/strong\u003e was the undisputed lord of the dancehall. \u003cem\u003eSweet Reggae Music 2.0\u003c\/em\u003e is 100% black vinyl proof.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"17 North Parade","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":52880660332875,"sku":"R4735-1197","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/220c7164-f76b-4768-a1be-4a104a723208_a04d6a1a-31ce-4fb0-b17f-cd71a2923bcb.jpg?v=1752248363"},{"product_id":"bounty-hunter","title":"Bounty Hunter","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you name Barrington Levy, Roots Radics, and Scientist at King Tubby's studio, you can't go wrong. 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Perfect new pressing from the original mothers, identical to the original. Play loud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jah Life","offers":[{"title":"12\" - Black","offer_id":53337461129547,"sku":"R4058-4447","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9dd55602-93fe-03da-58cd-c9408fd1ca26.png?v=1757326043"},{"product_id":"run-come-ya","title":"Run Come Ya!","description":"\u003cp\u003e6 song LP with 3 tracks in extended mixes with dub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong requested reissue of this 1981 Barrington album, featuring some tracks not available elsewhere, like \"Full Understanding\" as played by the great Jah Shaka. The whole LP is heavy stuff from the Radics and Scientist combination of the day, like all Barrington's classic early albums. This album has only been available very briefly a couple of times since its original release, and it's back here pressed from new stampers from the original mothers, which means you're getting a record identical to the original press. An essential album if you love the heavy sound of the early 80s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jah Life","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":56233120989515,"sku":"R2394-7341","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/aaab78e2-540c-f878-5817-1b8094327329.png?v=1767628154"},{"product_id":"21-girls-salute","title":"21 Girls Salute","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarrington Levy's third LP for Jah Life, another killer selection from the fruitful works of the Wright\/Lawes\/Levy axis. From the golden era of the Radics at Channel 1, mixed by Scientist at Tubby's, 10 tracks, great all the way thru. Finally available again, this was only repressed once before in the late 1990's, other than its original release in the early '80s. Featuring iconic cover art by the late NYC legend Jamaal Pete and pressed from the original mothers, identical to the original press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jah Life","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":56233187967307,"sku":"R7145-5961","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9d340633-79fc-ea5c-ae89-88521188e661.png?v=1767629912"},{"product_id":"teach-me-culture","title":"Teach Me Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeach Me Culture\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic 1983 reggae album by Barrington Levy, known for its strong roots reggae sound, featuring the iconic backing band The Roots Radics, and recorded at Channel One. 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