Name: This is Derrick Morgan
Brand: Derrick Morgan

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Catalogue number

KSLP062

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

12 Tracks

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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5060135762063

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Total Cap

KSCD062

18 Tracks.

5060135762056

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Artist

Derrick Morgan

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Kingston Sounds

Derrick Morgan is a Jamaican singer, deejay, writer, composer, and producer known for his contributions to ska, rocksteady, and reggae music. Born on March 27, 1940 in Stratton, Clarendon, Jamaica, he overcame the challenges of a retinal deficiency that caused total blindness. His musical journey began after winning the "Vere Johns Opportunity Hour" singing competition and joining various troupes.

Collaborating with renowned artists such as Prince Buster and Bunny Lee throughout his career, Derrick Morgan established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. He even founded his own record labels including *Horse*, *Hop* and "Morgan". In the late 1970s, he spent time in Canada before settling in England. However, he has now returned to Jamaica where he proudly supports the career of his daughter Ventrice Morgan aka *Ventrice*.

Influenced by artists like Lord Tanamo and Owen Gray among others from the vibrant Jamaican music scene of that era such as The Tennors and The Ethiopians; Derrick Morgan's unique sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With his remarkable talent and extensive discography spanning multiple genres within Jamaican music history; it is no wonder that he remains an influential force in the industry.

Derrick Morgan is one of the greats of Jamaican music, he is the undisputed King of Ska. But his recording career did not stop in 1967 when the sound of Ska slowed down into Rocksteady. Nor did it stop in 1968 when Rocksteady evolved into the early sound of Reggae. The set you have here was first released in 1974 when Reggae was King, the album carried the name 'In the Mood'..but also had the working title 'This is Derrick Morgan'. A title in the world of Reggae carrying the moniker would normally be used to introduce new singer and be his showcase album. In this case in could be used to reintroduce the singer Derrick Morgan to the new Reggae sound.

This is Derrick Morgan

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