By the time he transitioned in 1999,
Dennis brown was largely regarded as, “The crown prince of reggae”!
Even I consider him so.
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Here is why!
This man left us with 75 music albums. Isn’t that so much material to enjoy?
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Born in 1957,
Dennis here begun performing at the age of 9.
His first recording is called “Lips of Wine”.
(You should check it out as soonest as you can).
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That track was never really released commercially.
It was a similar track that followed, that really propelled him to the entire Jamaica.
It is called “No man is an island”.
He released this song when he was 12 years old and it became his first biggest hit of all time!
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I want you to look at these opening lyrics,
“No man is an island.
No man stands alone.
Treat each man as your brother.
And remember, each man’s dream as your own”.
Don’t you love that message, generally?
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A few years went by, and my man here started working with another favourite of mine called “Alton Ellis”.
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Did you know the very popular track named “I am still in love with you”, that was done by Sean Paul and Sister Sasha in 2002, was originally done by Alton Ellis?
Many of us who love Alton refer to him as the “Godfather of Lovers’ Rock”, as a matter of fact!
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Alton so much encouraged Dennis to learn how to play a guitar.
If you listen closely to Dennis’s music, you realise there is a lot of guitars besides his angelic vocals and lovely songwriting.
Just like his brother Leroy Clarke put it,
“You want to know the true Dennis? Listen to his lyrics. He was singing from the heart” (The Beat, Volume 18, #5/6)”.
I will leave you some homework.
- Play the song “Revolution” done by Shaggy featuring Dennis, in his absence.
Listen to every single word.
Let me know what you think about that song!
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- Who is this artist that left such a huge mark on greats like Luciano, Barrington Levy, Beenie Man, Bob Marley, Bushman, Frankie Paul among others? Why is it that “Money In My Pocket” still rocks the hearts and stereos of so many people all over the world?
Whoa! 75 albums? That’s so many. It’s no wonder, I guess, since he started singing when he was 9, but that’s still a huge career. Thanks for highlighting him!
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I absolutely love Reggae, although I’ll admit that I don’t know all of the classic artists. I can’t wait to give a listen to Dennis. He was very prolific!
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I love Reggae but didn’t know anything about Dennis Brown. How interesting to learn about one of Reggae’s artists.
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75 Albums? Wow, that is a lot of work and dedication. I will pop over to youtube and look him up so I can listen to some of his songs.
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It sounds like Dennis Brown is extremely talented. It’s not every day you find someone that can sing, write their own songs and play an instrument too!!!!
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Your post on Dennis Brown and his contribution to reggae music is truly enlightening. I appreciate the wealth of information you provided, from his extensive discography to his collaborations with other notable artists. It’s evident that Dennis Brown’s talent and heartfelt lyrics have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Well done!
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I really enjoy Reggae music! However, I was not familiar with Dennis Brown or his work. I’m inspired to check out some of his music.
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Wow! 75 albums is an amazing legacy to leave behind. I’m curious to listen to some of his songs.
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This is one of my favorite genre of music! I really love listening to reggae songs
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Wow, it’s incredible to see how one artist can leave such a massive impact on so many greats in the music industry. This artist has touched the hearts and souls of many, including Luciano, Barrington Levy, Beenie Man, Bob Marley, Bushman, and Frankie Paul. And it’s no surprise that “Money In My Pocket” continues to rock the hearts and stereos of so many people worldwide. The artist’s talent and passion for music shine through in every song they create, leaving an unforgettable mark on the music world.
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As a Jamaican I’m very please about this post. I’m singing “money in my pocket but I just can’t get no love” as I writing this comment lol. The fact that you didn’t write about one of the reggae artist that is often talked about in mainstream media shows you love and interest in our music. Thanks again for the post.
😍😍 you’re welcome, Lesa!
I had never known Shaggy performed in absence of Dennis 😲
Loved the read and the nostalgic images!
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What a heartfelt post! I have not heard Dennis Brown but his words seem so full of love. I have not heard reggae much but now I have a referral. Will see which one of his 75 albums can i locate…
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75 music albums? Wow that’s a lot. The man is indeed the crown prince of reggae.
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I dont listen to reggae much but I know of him. He is great!
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