Gregory Isaacs
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Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica (15 July 1951 – 25 October 2010)
In the late 1960s, Gregory first performed in a vocal trio called The Concords, after being encouraged by Byron Lee. By 1970 the group had split up. He subsequently formed his own label, African Museum.
In the late 1970s he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his own African Museum (JA) label with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs’ output reflected the ‘conscious’ themes of Roots Reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream Lovers Rock material. Early hits include “My Only Lover”, “Sinner Man” and “Mr. Cop”, recorded at Lee Perry’s Black Ark Studio.
A period in the 1970s with the GG’s label and its producer Alvin Ranglin produced hits like “Border” and “Number One”.
Personal problems affected him, particularly battles with a cocaine addiction and a possession charge, which prevented him from touring in North America for a significant part of his career, until a pardon could eventually be secured.
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Night Nurse
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Slum (In dub)
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One Man Against The World - Best Of
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More Gregory
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JanaeDavis
Snoop Dogg's new reggae-inspired Reincarnated album is pretty tight! If you wanna listen you can stream it for free here ---> http://noisey.vice.com/blog/heres-a-stream-of-snoop-lions-reincarnated
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barryvs
Man, I'm ashamed that I waited so long to listen to this.
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zigitup
What a proper legend. Shame Night Nurse is his most "popular" tune. No idea how any of the following have never been covered by others (maybe they have?). Here's a few suggests....Can't stay away, Front door, Cool down the pace, Let's Dance, Soon forward, Mr Cop, Out deh, Substitute, Top ten, Touch and Go, Tune in. Many many others....
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spencerdwight
Gregory is smooth! Cool down the pace for me...
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smilerblack
A Reggae artist of a magical voice. Deep, caring and meaningful. Yes, "Enough to get you wet".
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appidydafoo
Gregory, what a legend!
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fsun4
My first time i heard the cool ruler was night nurse way back in the early 80's to this day i know where i was what i was doing and who i was with. Gregory has and will for ever be my favorite RIP MY BROTHER
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PurplePostRock
Sad to know (your leaving) L:(
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earthman121
Dance With Me ............... I love this track ...... :)
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RussellChap
A Man blessed with a wonderful voice.
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RussellChap
Slum (In Dub)
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geebo50
1 year without. :-(
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OneDayAsRobot
25 de Outubro - 1 ano sem Gregory!!! =(
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OneDayAsRobot
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dconstanza
RIP Issacs Jah Bless ya..
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rok2slayr
bob was good. but no one was more smooth than greg.
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No3made
He is the best one!!
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Flight_School
Thank you Mos Def for letting me know about this man! R.I.P.
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Schtoinkey
damn. i just found out he passed and it's been over 8 months ago *smh*. long live cool ruler!
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