Name: Super Reggae and Soul Hits
Brand: Dennis Brown

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0060768055124

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

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Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Dennis Brown

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Trojan

Reggae singer and songwriter Dennis Brown was one of the most popular artists in the history of Jamaican recorded music. Born on February 1, 1957, in Kingston, he left a lasting impact on the genre with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Throughout his career, Brown delivered numerous hits including "Money In My Pocket," "Sitting and Watching," "Cassandra," and many more. His music resonated with audiences worldwide, spreading messages of love, unity, and social consciousness.

Dennis Brown's talent attracted attention not only from fans but also from fellow musicians. He collaborated with notable performers such as Emmanuel Music and D.E.B. Music during his career. As a husband to Yvonne Brown and father to Marla Brown, family played an important role in his life.

Influenced by artists like Johnny Osbourne, Mighty Diamonds, Gregory Isaacs, and Bunny Wailer among others; Dennis Brown's style encompassed elements of roots reggae and lovers rock. His contributions to the genre paved the way for future generations of reggae artists.

The Beginning:
On July 28th, 1967, the label Trojan was launched by Island Records, one of the UK's leading independent record companies. Created as a sub-label to showcase the productions of Jamaican producer Arthur "Duke" Reid, Trojan quickly became synonymous with reggae music. The label took its name from Reid's powerful sound system and Jamaican label active at the same time. Despite being short-lived initially, Trojan highlighted some of the finest music from Jamaica during the Rocksteady era. After its demise, Trojan was resurrected and went on to dominate the Jamaican records market in the UK.
In the 60s and 70s, Trojan Records successfully spread Reggae throughout the UK and beyond by licensing Jamaican recordings and producing UK-based acts. The parent company was sold to Allied in the 1970s, who continued releasing records under Trojan Records. In 2001, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd acquired the full catalogue of Trojan Records. Subsequently, Universal Music Group purchased Sanctuary in 2007 and later sold it to BMG in 2013. Since then, BMG has distributed Trojan Records in Europe through PIAS. Reissues on Music On Vinyl since 2017 are handled by Townsend Music.
Trojan continues to be a legendary label that has played a significant role in promoting reggae music worldwide.

Originally issued in 1972, 'Reggae and Soul Hits' featured a collection of popular recordings recorded by a teenage Dennis Brown for celebrated producer, Derrick Harriott. The album, the third in Brown's career, marked a turning point, establishing him as a versatile singer-songwriter, adept at creating and performing immensely soulful music for an adult audience. This re-issue of the seminal LP also features a number of bonus tracks, taken from various related singles issued around the time of the album, many of which make their first appearance on CD.

Super Reggae and Soul Hits

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