Name: The Don Tells it Like it is
Brand: Leroy Smart

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

KSCD045

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060135761325

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

Artist

Leroy Smart

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Kingston Sounds

Leroy Smart is a reggae singer and producer from Kingston, Jamaica. He began his music career in 1969 with the release of his first single, "It Pains Me". Throughout the 1970s, Smart collaborated with various producers including Joe Gibbs and Gussie Clarke, recording hits such as "Ethiopia" and "Pride & Ambition". In 1973, he achieved breakthrough success with the chart-topping single "Mother Liza", produced by Jimmy Radway. With over 35 albums to his name, Leroy Smart remains a popular figure in reggae music. He even made an appearance in the film "Rockers" alongside other renowned artists like Gregory Isaacs and Jacob Miller.

Similar Artists: Al Campbell, Sylford Walker, Junior Delgado, Barry Brown, Michael Prophet, Anthony Johnson, Hugh Mundell, Carlton Livingston

Johnny Osbourne,Sammy Dread,I-Roy ,Ranking Dread,Linval Thompson ,Triston Palma,Lacksley Castell,Fred Locks,Yabby You,Dillinger,Cornell Campbell,
Wayne Jarrett

Leroy Smart the self proclaimed Don carries much respect in the Jamaican musical community. Leroy Smarts talent lay in his vocal attacking style that gives his lyrics and tune that extra meaning. His best work came in the heady mid 70's working with Bunny Striker Lee. Bunny put Leroy Smart on some of his best rhythms starting in 1973 with God Helps the Man and Wreck up my Life. Other killer hits were to follow such as Mr Smart, Pride and Ambition, Bad Minded People and the attacking Mr Richman. All tracks telling it like it is. Kingston Sounds have compiled all these cuts together, every song a story in itself, told only as Leroy Smart could.

The Don Tells it Like it is

Music GB