Sugar Minott meets Leroy Smart (1985)

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  • ​‪@LeoOReggio‬
    Website: leosretroregga...
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    This video is a segment of a stage show held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Kingston, Jamaica, in 1985.
    Leroy Smart (born 1952, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae singer and producer.
    Smart was born in 1952 and orphaned at the age of two. He was raised at Maxfield Park Children's Home and educated at Alpha Boys School, where he studied singing, drums, and dancing.
    Smart recorded his first single, "It Pains Me", in 1969 for a producer called Mr. Caribbean. In 1970, he recorded "Ethiopia" for Joe Gibbs and the first version of one of his most famous songs, "Pride & Ambition", with producer Gussie Clarke. His breakthrough would come in 1973 with "Mother Liza", produced by Jimmy Radway, which topped the local singles chart, and led to "Pride & Ambition" also becoming a big local hit. After working with Bunny Lee for several years, he recorded another of his best-known songs, "Ballistic Affair" at Channel One, in 1976, and began producing himself in 1977. Smart has continued recording and remains popular, with over 35 albums to his name. He is regarded as one of Jamaica's best dressed and colourful characters.
    Smart appeared in the film Rockers along with contemporaries such as Gregory Isaacs and Jacob Miller.
    Lincoln Barrington "Sugar" Minott (25 May 1956 - 10 July 2010) was a Jamaican reggae singer, producer, and sound-system operator.
    After working as a selector on the Sound of Silence Keystone sound system, and then his own Gathering of the Youth system, he began his singing career as part of The African Brothers in 1969, along with Tony Tuff and Derrick Howard. The group released several singles in the first half of the 1970s on labels such as Micron and their own Ital label, and were an early example of the Rastafari movement's influence on the Jamaican music scene, taking a clear lead from The Abyssinians. Minott then teamed up with the producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, as studio apprentice at Dodd's Studio One, working as a singer, guitarist, and percussionist, and soon began recording his own singles. Minott developed a talent for writing new songs to fit over existing rhythms (which at the time was common when singers performed live, but rare in the studio), often proving more popular than the original songs, pioneering an approach that would be central to the emerging dancehall style.
    After a number of moderately successful hits for Studio One, such as "Vanity", "Hang On Natty", "Mr. DC", and "Jah Jah Children", his debut LP Live Loving made his name and increased his popularity, and is regarded as pioneering the dancehall style that would dominate the early 1980s.
    "Good Thing Going" (a cover of a song originally recorded by Michael Jackson in 1971) was picked up for distribution by RCA and reached Number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1981, leading to an album of the same name. The Herbman Hustling album saw a return to dancehall and roots reggae.
    Returning to Jamaica, his Youth Promotion sound system performed regularly in Kingston's Maxfield Park, featuring Jah Stitch and newcomers who had been nurtured by his organization such as Ranking Joe, Captain Sinbad, and Ranking Dread. His Black Roots label featured his productions of these artists plus others such as Barry Brown, Tenor Saw, Little John, Tony Tuff, Barrington Levy, Horace Andy, and one of his discoveries from England, Trevor Hartley. Minott also produced early works by Nitty Gritty, Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Colourman, Daddy Freddy, and Garnett Silk.
    In the 1980s he was working with producers in Jamaica including, Mikey Dread, George Phang, Sly & Robbie, Philip "Fatis" Burrell, Channel One, Prince Jammy, and Donovan Germain, as well as recording for United States-based Lloyd "Bullwackie" Barnes (the Wicked A Go Feel It album from 1984). His biggest hits included "Herbman Hustling", "No Vacancy", "Jamming in the Street", "Rub A Dub Sound", "Buy Off The Bar", "Rydim", and "Devil's Pickney".
    He linked up with Sly & Robbie for 1984's "Rub a Dub Sound Style" single, which is regarded as a prototype for the ragga style that developed in the mid-1980s.
    Minott's desire for independence led him to leave Studio One in 1978 and form his own Black Roots Records label and Youth Promotion organization, the latter with the aim of helping young singers from the same ghetto background as himself. Minott also ran the Youthman Promotion sound-system, giving young performers their first public exposure.
    Minott died on 10 July 2010 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica, after being admitted earlier that day. The cause of death remains undisclosed. He had been affected by a heart condition since early 2009 and cancelled several performances in May 2010 due to chest pains.

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  • @fliptk6772
    @fliptk6772 2 роки тому +30

    Form is temporary, class is permanent,. Memories don't leave like people do. R. I. P SUGAR 😎🎶❤️🙏

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +3

      Well said, Fliptk. Stay safe.

  • @blessedlove8778
    @blessedlove8778 2 роки тому +26

    Glad I was around in the days when these two great singers were at their best. They ruled the dancehalls, and the airwaves.

  • @PaulTheAnalyst
    @PaulTheAnalyst Рік тому +6

    Didn't know sugar minnott was such a good stage performer.

  • @dianebarnaby-watler6877
    @dianebarnaby-watler6877 2 роки тому +10

    Leroy Smart has a lot of style and charisma.

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

      He certainly does, Diane, on and off the stage.

    • @sydneyfoote718
      @sydneyfoote718 2 роки тому

      who is your dad half of e is barnaby

    • @dianebarnaby-watler6877
      @dianebarnaby-watler6877 2 роки тому

      @@sydneyfoote718 Family from St. Elizabeth

    • @yorkwashington6731
      @yorkwashington6731 3 місяці тому

      Do you know he does back flip when leaving stage. He is absolutely don of don.

  • @christopherhamilton8779
    @christopherhamilton8779 2 роки тому +17

    Two Legends on one stage!

  • @raymond3722
    @raymond3722 2 роки тому +21

    Two iconic and legends they are irreplaceable RIP sugar minott..Leroy still exist and his presence is still upto date.

  • @caldaclarke1058
    @caldaclarke1058 2 роки тому +16

    People forget sugar was a wicked dancer to rest in power Suger and the living legend Leroy bad man the don large up all crew

  • @franksound6922
    @franksound6922 2 роки тому +11

    2 Kings ! much respect

  • @dianebarnaby-watler6877
    @dianebarnaby-watler6877 2 роки тому +3

    Love my people. Make me so proud.

  • @kevinreese8224
    @kevinreese8224 Рік тому +5

    My first time seeing these two together - seems an overload of talent on the same stage! Truly two of the greats I have sung to many times 🙏🏽

  • @neekiefoxx1408
    @neekiefoxx1408 2 роки тому +4

    Leroy Smart was a bad dresser!! Man di have style. Reminds me of my father. 🤗

  • @iyahras2918
    @iyahras2918 2 роки тому +9

    Yes i good classic vintage video Leo .. The Great lincoln granulated sugar minott R.I.P…Don Smart great foundation singer.

  • @jameskennedy721
    @jameskennedy721 2 роки тому +7

    Glad this was filmed - not alot of Sugar Minnott on film . For all their clowning , both of these guys were serious , spiritual guys like Marley . I think Leroy Smart is still around .

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +1

      Leroy is definitely still around, James.

  • @papajahko7121
    @papajahko7121 2 роки тому +20

    Ha !…..Leroy never stop dancing…at his best live onstage !
    Saw Sugar on his last tour just before he pass….played a small gig in Edinburgh Scotland & was on fire 🔥 totally gave his all !…………Video footage Up Top as usual Papa Leo !

  • @Rasloco3x
    @Rasloco3x 2 роки тому +3

    Legends !!!

  • @kahlilking880
    @kahlilking880 Рік тому +1

    ROOTS AND CULTURE people,hey Leroy smart step bad 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 love it,yaman big up the person or persons who put this video out,its so cool.

  • @DONTSTEPNSNEK507
    @DONTSTEPNSNEK507 2 роки тому +5

    Ive been playing this lil concert for like a month straight loud !! In traffic

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

      Nice, Ernesto. I hope I will post more to your liking. The thing is, I filmed so many different entertainment things, so long ago, that were not all catalogued, so I just post as I find them.

  • @normanosborne7367
    @normanosborne7367 2 роки тому +5

    ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
    WICKED PIECE OF CRUCIAL DANCEHALL HISTORY 1985....2 GIGANTIC SUPER DUPERS PURE NICENESS.
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @djangosollox.7175
    @djangosollox.7175 9 днів тому +1

    Nuff love and respect to them man !!!

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  8 днів тому

      @@djangosollox.7175 musical icons. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe

  • @jonnyketernally7158
    @jonnyketernally7158 2 роки тому +5

    Still rocking in 2022!!! Seems like time always hard and even the killing same way hmmm Jonny K Eternally seh dat from the Eternal Sound System!!!! Sugar minott and leroy the Don Smart !!!!

  • @Mrtalkupdating
    @Mrtalkupdating Рік тому +3

    Sugar was just on a nxt level to smart

  • @nowthen3731
    @nowthen3731 2 роки тому +3

    The great Lincoln Minott..
    still missed along with D Brown & Michael Prophet
    Barry Brown🙏🏿you will rise again🌌🌌✨✨

  • @dianebarnaby-watler6877
    @dianebarnaby-watler6877 2 роки тому +4

    Mr. Smart was sharp. Stage presence up and up. Legends in their own right. Just give them a mic. nuff said. Ride Riddim all day.

  • @iriereggaevibes1553
    @iriereggaevibes1553 2 роки тому +15

    TWO BIG LEGENDS IN THE WORLD ..BIG UP🎶🎵🎵🎼🎤🎤🎼🎵🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🎶🎵🎼🎶

  • @markgreen9009
    @markgreen9009 Рік тому +2

    Iconic historic authentic dance hall giants won't get it any better

  • @lolli9788
    @lolli9788 2 роки тому +3

    Sugar is so so sweet love his voice

  • @Standoff413
    @Standoff413 2 роки тому +3

    Leroy smart back heel .... 😭😭😭😭🤣😁💣💣💣🔥👌🏽 sugar minnott rhydim rhydim lol 🤣🤣🤣💙👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • @geemendez6524
    @geemendez6524 5 місяців тому +1

    Great showmanship from both Artist take note youngster this is how its done..entertainment no EGo...

  • @benmassagana199
    @benmassagana199 2 роки тому +6

    fantastic energy ! thank's ! love & peace

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +1

      Give thanks, Ben, stay safe, stay subscribed.

  • @anthonytony4243
    @anthonytony4243 Місяць тому +1

    Mr. Smart at his Best 👍

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Місяць тому

      One of Jamaica's best entertainers. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

  • @RasCricketSmallAxe
    @RasCricketSmallAxe 2 роки тому +4

    Band is awesome. That guitar pick + Bass sound is so dialed and wicked - great players. 80's style and fashion, literally. Look at the Nike shoes, them :D -- WHATT!? 4:15 Big big tune come. Sugar was one of the very best.

  • @setapart27
    @setapart27 2 роки тому +1

    We talented bad. Thank you for posting this. 🤗🔥

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

      My pleasure, Set Apart. Stay safe.

  • @willieluncheonette5843
    @willieluncheonette5843 2 роки тому +9

    this is great. That Leroy Smart Channel One album is killer! Originally called Ballistic Affair I think. His first album in 1977.

  • @johndaniels7700
    @johndaniels7700 2 роки тому +3

    Prime time niceness . Top artists !

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

      Give thanks, John, stay safe, stay subscribed.

  • @omegasurf
    @omegasurf 2 роки тому +2

    Sagi! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Graymond4368
    @Graymond4368 2 роки тому +19

    Never seen leroy smart and him nuh well dressed …dapper enuh

  • @negusdawoo
    @negusdawoo 2 роки тому +2

    Whaaattt!

  • @kirkmcfarlane5287
    @kirkmcfarlane5287 2 роки тому +3

    Rip to Mr sugar 😢

  • @jak1oak677
    @jak1oak677 2 роки тому +4

    Woi Sagittarius Band Wicked

  • @neekiefoxx1408
    @neekiefoxx1408 2 роки тому +2

    All of them are on my ITunes mix 🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼

  • @tonycampbell9257
    @tonycampbell9257 Рік тому +1

    LEGENDS OF REGGAE MUSIC

  • @skippab
    @skippab 2 роки тому +6

    Worries...

    • @lasttime5041
      @lasttime5041 2 роки тому +4

      These now a days artist fe TEK A page from these elders and go study and come forward to get certified as singers performing artists.

    • @skippab
      @skippab 2 роки тому +4

      @@lasttime5041 Serious Ting

  • @emiledaley3
    @emiledaley3 Рік тому +1

    Two the hardest way,one performing and one recording artiste 💪🏿🙌🏾🇯🇲🇪🇹🎤

  • @Sandramundy
    @Sandramundy 2 роки тому +4

    Bro you get a Sub for this video! Straight 🔥I miss these classy guys of dancehall! Man like Leroy Smart and Gregory Isaac nah come pon stage with out them felt and blazer. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲RIP Sugahhh. I just love the way Leroy talk!

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +1

      Give thanks, Fitjamaicangirl. Stay safe.

  • @joshuai7
    @joshuai7 2 роки тому +4

    Golden . Give thanks

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +2

      My pleasure, Joshuai7. stay safe, stay subscribed.

  • @dez5
    @dez5 7 місяців тому +1

    The Kings at the Control. Big up every-time.🙏🙏🙏

  • @KeithKazamaFlick
    @KeithKazamaFlick 2 роки тому +5

    sekkle big bad booga minnott selassie i kno dreadlocks LEVEL!

  • @glennapel8372
    @glennapel8372 Рік тому

    Man I love these performances. Even as a non Jamaican you dig it deeply.

  • @gokolink
    @gokolink 2 роки тому +2

    These two legends showing us all how its done

  • @gazalink5439
    @gazalink5439 2 роки тому +2

    Rest up mi general was a pleasure to flex around u sugar take care of so much ppl

  • @basillinton4099
    @basillinton4099 Рік тому +1

    Two exceptional shows men at their brilliant best i am privilege to be are around at time to see these two giant performing

  • @MzSweetSensi
    @MzSweetSensi Рік тому +1

    🔥💥🔥 Bless for uplding this 😁 Wish I could go back to 1985 lol.. kids today really don't know what they missed 😪

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure, MsSweetSensi. Stay safe.

  • @ramelolivez63
    @ramelolivez63 2 роки тому +1

    Shared a spliff with the Mighty Sugar. Casa de la Raza in Santa Barbara. True Legend. RIP Lincoln. GO GO Minott. Gwan

  • @dom_2691
    @dom_2691 2 роки тому +4

    Big Up 🙏Good Vibes 💥💯🟩🟨🟥Respect To You

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +2

      Give thanks, Domdom 1962. Stay safe, stay subscribed.

  • @tonycampbell9257
    @tonycampbell9257 Рік тому +1

    Lincoln Sugar Minott one of the great of reggae music

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Рік тому

      No doubt about that. His legacy is honoured by many many.

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Рік тому

      Thank you for subscribing. Stay safe.

  • @neezypat1139
    @neezypat1139 2 роки тому +4

    O Lord another one 😩 sugar bogger hmm 🤔💥💥💥💥

  • @realrockproducts
    @realrockproducts Рік тому +1

    Big respect Legend

  • @lindalunn384
    @lindalunn384 2 роки тому +2

    Love these artists sugar and Leroy voice so good sugar sang some amazing music got most of it he’s not rated like some top artists but he’s right up there with them 😘

  • @djangosollox.7175
    @djangosollox.7175 22 дні тому +1

    🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  21 день тому

      @@djangosollox.7175 legends. Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

  • @jahpowllion5802
    @jahpowllion5802 Рік тому +2

    Mad thing . RASTAFAR-I

  • @martinnilsson5295
    @martinnilsson5295 2 роки тому +1

    Ital pa more

  • @JESUS_KING_LORD_
    @JESUS_KING_LORD_ 10 місяців тому

    Sugar Minott showing their is levels! 🕊️👑

  • @rickwalters5066
    @rickwalters5066 2 роки тому +1

    Wicked buga minott

  • @sharonspence424
    @sharonspence424 2 роки тому +2

    RESPECT✊🇯🇲💝💯❗👑🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @RasCricketSmallAxe
    @RasCricketSmallAxe 2 роки тому +2

    Hey, thank you for the upload bredda! This is a stellar performance of Sugar, King. Listen to him sing Rub a Dub = At parts he's singing like USA soul singer, idren. Listen for it. Right around 4:44, he's singing like a USA RnB singer. He was so talented and absolutely performed and played with love, every time. Great video.

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

      Give thanks, Ras Cricket. Stay safe, stay subscribed.

  • @LovelyAquaticWhale-ck3sl
    @LovelyAquaticWhale-ck3sl 8 місяців тому

    2 legends so divine

  • @jasonwatson1219
    @jasonwatson1219 2 роки тому +4

    💥💥💥💥💥

  • @andreanenci9384
    @andreanenci9384 2 роки тому +3

    SPETTACOLARE

  • @eapradius
    @eapradius 2 роки тому +1

    MAAAAAAAAAAAAD TING!!!!!

  • @nellynelson5315
    @nellynelson5315 2 роки тому +1

    Greatest❤💛💚🖤🙏

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +1

      Give thanks, Nelly. Stay safe, stay subscribed.

    • @nellynelson5315
      @nellynelson5315 2 роки тому +1

      @@LeoOReggio Blessed love,same way!☝❤

  • @EduBanton645
    @EduBanton645 Місяць тому +1

    bakan!!!! 2024 amsterdam

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Місяць тому

      @@EduBanton645 thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

  • @tonyanthony1804
    @tonyanthony1804 Рік тому +1

    Sugar and the Don Smart a trouble on stage with the great Sagittarius bands with Derrick Barnet tight on bass line.

  • @sandydelreal.rebelOoman
    @sandydelreal.rebelOoman 2 роки тому +1

    b e a u t i f u l !

  • @DubMistress
    @DubMistress 2 роки тому +2

    Soooo Pleased that you found a platform to share your treasured video works Leo! This is an era of the music to be indeed cherished. Give Thanks 🙏🏼 👑🦁❤️💛💚 Irie-Ites

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

      It truly is satisfying to share, DubMistress. Many many long hours of production and post production work, back then. Stay safe.

  • @judgementfirechannel6400
    @judgementfirechannel6400 2 роки тому +2

    Maaaaaaaaad

  • @wellersong7
    @wellersong7 3 місяці тому +1

    Yes I

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for liking and subscribing. Stay safe.

  • @thearki-vist6050
    @thearki-vist6050 Рік тому +1

    SUGAR!!!!!!

  • @gzuzelmaster4373
    @gzuzelmaster4373 2 роки тому +3

    De diez cada canción.. Alguien sabe el nombre de La canción con la que abre sugar minnot?? Es la primera.. Ayúdenme por favor... Saludos desde Mexico...

    • @melv2414
      @melv2414 2 роки тому

      Up on the level

  • @LovelyAquaticWhale-ck3sl
    @LovelyAquaticWhale-ck3sl 8 місяців тому

    Now hear this

  • @michaellifetv5696
    @michaellifetv5696 2 роки тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @michaelmcfarlane2321
    @michaelmcfarlane2321 Рік тому +1

    Bopppp bopppp boppppp. Boooommmm. Legendary. Bout them a big Artist. And can’t perform on stage. Big artist dem bomboclaaattttttttt
    Come down don smart. Long side buga sweeet sugar minotttt. Booppppp

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Рік тому

      Real talk, Michael. Give thanks for subscribing. Stay safe.

  • @brbbloke3223
    @brbbloke3223 2 роки тому +2

    WICKED !!!!

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +1

      Stay safe, stay subscribed, Brbbloke.

  • @shabanyusuf8828
    @shabanyusuf8828 2 роки тому +1

    Wagwaaaan%

  • @jahfabiorezende8077
    @jahfabiorezende8077 2 роки тому +2

    👉🏼💣💣💣🔥

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому +1

      Give thanks, Jah Fabio, stay safe, stay subscribed.

    • @jahfabiorezende8077
      @jahfabiorezende8077 2 роки тому +1

      @@LeoOReggio Thanks for the video, keep posting...

  • @maison770
    @maison770 2 роки тому +6

    When smart was don
    And bugga was and still sweeter than sugar

  • @jamaicandreamcorruption1181
    @jamaicandreamcorruption1181 2 роки тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💥💥

  • @skybench100
    @skybench100 Рік тому +1

    What is the tittle of the song that Sugar Minott is singing at the beginning.

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  Рік тому

      Oliver, it's named "Up On The Level" and it is on the "Come Home" riddim.

    • @skybench100
      @skybench100 Рік тому +1

      @@LeoOReggio
      Respect man.

  • @paolloshanti
    @paolloshanti 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️

    • @LeoOReggio
      @LeoOReggio  2 роки тому

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  • @shabanyusuf8828
    @shabanyusuf8828 2 роки тому +1

    Ohhhhh DC;;;;;;::::

  • @neezypat1139
    @neezypat1139 2 роки тому +4

    Leroy 😕😕😕

  • @antoniopeterkins1823
    @antoniopeterkins1823 2 роки тому +3

    💥💥💥💥💥💯💯💯💣💣💣

  • @tallheightsrichmanagement8604
    @tallheightsrichmanagement8604 2 роки тому +3

    💯✡️🙏🕎🆙🆙🆙💥

  • @EYEAUM1985
    @EYEAUM1985 2 роки тому +1

    this was Jamaican music...unique to us..what exist mostly now is shit

  • @DavidSiciliano2100
    @DavidSiciliano2100 2 роки тому

    Setlist?

  • @mennettmckie6304
    @mennettmckie6304 2 роки тому +1

    Legden icion

  • @yosoycubasi
    @yosoycubasi 2 роки тому +1

    Leroy Smart,great and original but never liked Sugar Minot as performer.