Biography
read full storyHugh Mundell (June 14, 1962 – October 14, 1983) was a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter.
Mundell was introduced to reggae by reggae performer and producer Boris Gardiner who was a friend of the family (but did not live next door to Hugh, contrary to popular rumor). With Gardiner's assistance, Mundell recorded his first single "Where Is Natty Dread?" with producer Joe Gibbs at the age of 13.
In 1978, at the age of 16, he recorded the album Africa Must Be Free By 1983, produced by Augustus Pa ...
Hugh Mundell (June 14, 1962 – October 14, 1983) was a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter.
Mundell was introduced to reggae by reggae performer and producer Boris Gardiner who was a friend of the family (but did not live next door to Hugh, contrary to popular rumor). With Gardiner's assistance, Mundell recorded his first single "Where Is Natty Dread?" with producer Joe Gibbs at the age of 13.
In 1978, at the age of 16, he recorded the album Africa Must Be Free By 1983, produced by Augustus Pablo, with Mundell writing all the songs. It included two Black Ark-recorded titles: "Let's All Unite" and "Why Do Black Man Fuss