Apr252024

Big Youth

Manley Augustus Buchanan (⋆ 19 April 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica), is a Jamaican DJ (reggae toasting and early singjay). 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. Read more on Last.fm

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Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Cool Breeze
150010
2Screaming Target
76894
3Hit The Road Jack
54766
4Half Ounce
25450
5The Killer
22455
6Some Like It Dread
20112
7Natty Dread She Want
18672
8Be Careful
17052
9Lightning Flash (Weak Heart Drop)
15817
10S.90 Skank
15441

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