Leroy Smart the self proclaimed ‘Don’, carries much respect in the Jamaican musical community. His attacking vocal style gives his lyrics and tunes that extra meaningfulness. Born 1952, Jamaica, orphaned as a young child, Leroy was sent to Maxfield Park children's home and educated at the famed Alpha Boys School. The school was run by nuns who encouraged musical talent and would provide the world with the cream of Jamaica’s artistic talent. Such legends as Don Drummond, Tommy McCook, Johnny’ Dizzy’ Moore, to name but a few, all learnt their musical trade in this strict environment. Leroy’s first single ‘It Pains Me’ was cut in 1969, his first hit came in 1973 with ‘Mother Lisa’. Leroy worked with many Jamaican producers including Gussie Clarke, but seemed to find his musical feet working with Bunny ’Striker ' Lee, with whom he cut many of his greatest tunes. It’s from this period that we have compiled this album. All great tracks cut over some of Bunny Lee’s greatest rhythms. ‘God Hel
Kingston Sounds LP 45
Name: The Don Tells It Like It Is...
Label: Kingston Sounds
Format: LP
Country: UK
Category: DUB / Ragga
Style: Dub Roots
Weight: 0.30 kg
Label: Kingston Sounds
Format: LP
Country: UK
Category: DUB / Ragga
Style: Dub Roots
Weight: 0.30 kg
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