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Big Youth

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Born
19 April 1949 (age 73)
Born In
Trenchtown, Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Manley Augustus Buchanan (⋆ 19 April 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica), is a Jamaican DJ ( and early ). Big Youth started toasting for a sound system in 1970. Inspired by the first toaster who was successfully recorded and released – U-Roy – Big Youth developed his own, unique style. His work with producer Gussie Clarke resulted 1972 in 'The Killer' (version of Horace Andy's 'Skylarking') and 'Tippertone Rocking' – his first big Jamaican hits. 1973 the first and legendary album Screaming Target was released. During 1974 and 1975 Big … read more
Manley Augustus Buchanan (⋆ 19 April 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica), is a Jamaican DJ ( and early ). Big Youth started toasting for a sound system in 1970. Inspired by the first toaster who was successfully recorded and released – U-Roy – Big Youth developed his own, unique … read more
Manley Augustus Buchanan (⋆ 19 April 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica), is a Jamaican DJ ( and early ). Big Youth started toasting for a sound system in 1970. Inspired by the first toaster who was successfully recorded and released – U-Roy – Big Youth developed his own, unique style. His work with producer Gussie Clarke resulted 1972 in 'The K… read more

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1 Play track A place called jamaica Cool Breeze
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 284 listeners
2 Play track Screaming Target Screaming Target
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 118 listeners
3 Play track Natty Universal Dread 1973-1979 Hit The Road Jack
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4 Play track Pride & Joy Rock Pride & Joy Rock
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5 Play track Dreadlocks Dread Black Man Message
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6 Play track Screaming Target The Killer
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7 Play track Dreadlocks Dread Some Like It Dread
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8 Play track Dreadlocks Dread Big Youth Special
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9 Play track Screaming Target Tipper Tone Rock
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10 Play track Reggae Phenomenon Mammy Hot Daddy Cool
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Albums

  1. 34,038 listeners

    1 Jan 1972 · 24 tracks

    Screaming Target
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  2. 21,870 listeners

    1975 · 11 tracks

    Dreadlocks Dread
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  3. 13,214 listeners

    2000 · 51 tracks

    Natty Universal Dread 1973-1979
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  4. 8,433 listeners

    1982 · 14 tracks

    The Chanting Dread Inna Fine Style
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