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.

Influenced by: U-Roy, Horace Andy, Gussie Clarke

Active:

1970-present

Scene:

Kingston, Jamaica

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• UB40Thu, Oct 1
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• Chubb RockSat, Aug 22
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