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Dennis Emanuel Brown (February 1, 1957–July 1, 1999) was a Jamaican reggae singer. He recorded more than 75 albums and was one of the pioneers of lovers rock. Bob Marley dubbed him the “Crown Prince of Reggae”.

Brown’s first recording was “Lips of Wine” recorded for Derrick Harriott (The Musical Chariot), but this was not released initially. He then recorded for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, and Dodd released Brown’s first single, “No Man is an Island”. Brown recorded two albums for Dodd, No Man is an Island and If I Follow my Heart (the title track penned by Alton Ellis). Around this time, Brown recorded material for Lloyd Daley (“Baby Don’t Do It” and “Things in Life”) and material for Derrick Hariott, which was eventually released as the Super Reggae and Soul Hits album. He also worked for Earl Hayles and the Charmaine label early in his career. He had a Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom in 1977. This led to his contract with A&M Records, and to the formation of his own label, DEB records, which produced several hits, including many by Junior Delgado.

His first big hit was “Money In My Pocket” on the Joe Gibbs label, and by the late 1970s, Brown had recorded and performed chart-toppers such as “Sitting & Watching”, “Wolves and Leopards”, “Here I Come” and “Revolution”; many featuring Sly And Robbie as the rhythm section. As the dancehall era of the 1980s arrived, Brown frequently recorded with King Jammy and Gussie Clark.

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domystic wrote:
September 2009

That was my favorite artist. big up to the late browne.

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WodkaLover wrote:
September 2009

Not James.... Dennis Brown !

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shadowdaviebhoy wrote:
September 2009

great sounds ,very clear

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zigitup wrote:
May 2009

nice clean recording on this version

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Ricardosss wrote:
May 2009

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isehrock wrote:
May 2009

There is music and there's this, life inspiration.....

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Pietro64 wrote:
April 2009

(Marijuana Liberation March in Poland!! Warsaw Palace of Culture 23 May start 3:00 pm!! ) Greetings!

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sub_stance wrote:
March 2009

Quality Dennis Brown... A True Great Artist..

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fruitfulvale wrote:
March 2009

There is and will no one with a voice like his Supreme quality

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xikka wrote:
February 2009

ae Galera , tai um som esperto , da hora e classe A, vale a pena baixar ... .. ''Em meio a riscos e desencontros eu ainda me arrisco a soltar um canto... Ja to ligado ki num vale um conto, mas as vezes encanto e mesmo quieto em meu canto...'' Processando beats & rimas , representando Minas!: O EREMITA: http://eremitaroots.blogspot.com/ ( DESCARGA) OU aki no LAST : http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/O+Eremita JAH BLESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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zituriddu wrote:
February 2009

per me tra i migliori!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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eleseus wrote:
January 2009

i like the song "stay at home"

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deezldesign wrote:
January 2009

mellow mood...

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LabeL91 wrote:
December 2008

Yes I

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djayct wrote:
December 2008

I bought the original 12 inch version of this track recently for £10.00. I just had to have it in my collection. I played it at a party and it went down a storm!

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oganjah wrote:
December 2008

perfect music

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student33 wrote:
December 2008

rip dennis the crown prince always brings a smile to my face,Thanx and praise to the most i

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almondpose wrote:
December 2008

love it wot can i say

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Vdiebok wrote:
November 2008

respect :)

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bethsabeemusic wrote:
November 2008

Respect always for this perfect voice & vibe had Dennis Brown!!

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