About 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.
Top Tracks
Cool Breeze
Screaming Target
Hit The Road Jack
Half Ounce
The Killer
Some Like It Dread
Natty Dread She Want
Be Careful
Lightning Flash (Weak Heart Drop)
S.90 Skank
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