Barrington Levy
Barrington Ainsworth Levy (born 30 April 1964) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician from Clarendon, Jamaica.
Career
In 1977, Levy formed a band called the Mighty Multitude, with his cousin, Everton Dacres; the pair released "My Black Girl". Levy established his solo career the following year with the release of "A Long Time Since We Don't Have No Love"; though the single was a failure, the fourteen-year-old was a popular performer at Jamaican dancehalls. In an August 2014 interview with Midnight Raver, record producer Delroy Wright revealed that it was his brother Hyman Wright who first met Barrington Levy in the mid-1970s through Wade "Trinity" Brammer. According to Delroy Wright, Hyman Wright recorded a host of tracks with Barrington Levy prior to introducing him to Henry "Junjo" Lawes. These tracks would eventually appear on the album Bounty Hunter, which was released on the Jah Life record label. Both record producers recorded several singles with the Roots Radics, including "Ah Yah We Deh", "Looking My Love", "Englishman", "Skylarking", "Wedding Ring Aside" and "Collie Weed", all of which became hits and established Levy's career. Levy's next few singles were similarly...
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Barrington Levy delivers on hit-riddled acoustic album 'AcousticaLevy'
Acoustic projects has always hold a certain level of quality, tranquility and raw soulfulness that seemingly strengthens the impact of the music and Barrington Levy's 'Acousticalevy' is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Barrington Levy releases acoustic album 'Acousticalevy'
Reggae’s “Mellow Canary,” Barrington Levy releases his highly anticipated Acousticalevy album on May 5th through Tafari Records and Levy’s label imprint Black Roses Entertainment.
Barrington Levy's son, Krishane, isn't your 'Typical' crooner
With a sounds that channels urban pop, Krishane embodies the essence of the here and now while embracing his father's musical legacy. On his latest single, Typical, you'll hear just why he's one to keep an eye on!
Barrington Levy Premieres "Rosie" Video
Barrington Levy premieres the official music video for first single "Rosie" off his forthcoming album.
Next Move: Barrington Levy readies acoustic album
A first in his musical journey, 50-year-old singjay Barrington Levy has begun work on an acoustic album; following recently released albums of the same nature from the likes of Jimmy Cliff, Tarrus Riley and Richie Spice.
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