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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 . 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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  • gateekeeper

    The Godson of Reggae

    31 Mar 3:02am Reply
  • na8tivesugar

    Truly one of the Best!

    6 Mar 9:14am Reply
  • Chimino

    What can you say about Dennis Brown, except he is the greatest singer Jamaica ever produced.

    9 Jan 2:26pm Reply
  • marmaxhewett

    well i just found this side, so i checked out some music and i am shoked how many real good musicians past on, my heart goes out ..... so now i hear some good reggae music and i am feeling blue nice

    27 Nov 2012 Reply
  • aoneptune

    checkin' it out

    21 Oct 2012 Reply
  • BcBish

    mmmmmm

    6 Oct 2012 Reply
  • sk8boyfighter

    Revolution

    15 Sep 2012 Reply
  • smilerblack

    The very best of reggae. Great songs with meaningful words and music. Yes, a revolution album and singer. Yes, although some like it hot but this is "Enough to get me wet". Enjoy.

    23 Jul 2012 Reply
  • maxillae

    Absolute legend![2]

    5 Feb 2012 Reply
  • erickalejandro7

    peace

    4 Feb 2012 Reply
  • SKAchna_oi_oi

    In my heart....ONE TIME & ONE LOVE. PEACE <3

    13 Jan 2012 Reply
  • aaronWHAT

    Absolute legend!

    17 Nov 2011 Reply
  • etoeniks

    hasol!

    26 Sep 2011 Reply
  • zigitup

    Hello - check Dennis' Ball Room Floor. Is it just me or has it got even slower on here? Spotifyme.

    10 Sep 2011 Reply
  • Antinomie__

    Nice stuff

    22 Aug 2011 Reply
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    30 Jul 2011 Reply
  • Konkapa

    I cant understand why Visions Of Dennis Brown isnt the top album.

    23 Jul 2011 Reply
  • Thapelit

    This is the best voice Jamaica have ever produced. Dennis Brown will remain in my heart forever.Thanx: Thapeli, South Africa.

    30 May 2011 Reply
  • earstoit

    hold me tight out de light ...................

    28 Apr 2011 Reply
  • dvddave

    good man

    9 Mar 2011 Reply
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