Sugar Minott

Real Name:
Lincoln Barrington Minott
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Lincoln Barrington Minott was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 1956. He began his career in the sound systems while still a child, working as a selector for the Sound of Silence Keystone outfit, before launching his own Gathering of Youth sound system just as he hit his teens.

In 1969 Minott teamed up with Tony Tuff and Derrick Howardand formed the group the African Brothers. Tony was the lead singer and they recorded for Micron Music which was run by Mick Johnson and Ronny Burke of Sunsplash fame. The group then recorded for other producers from the likes of Keith Weston, Winston "Marrytone" Blake, Rupie Edwards and Coxsone Dodd. Some of the releases were "Lead us Father", Mystery of Nature", "Party Time" and "Righteous Kingdom". The group sprang up from the gathering at Delacree Rd. and Delamar Ave. corner, properly known as Tony Martin corner where many aspiring artists would mass.

In 1974 Sugar teamed up with ace producer Coxsone Dodd "Studio One". Bringing the label back to life after the loss of John Holt, Ken Boothe, and Alton Ellis to other studio's, His first hit for Studio One was "Vanity" followed by "Mr DC", "House is not a Home" and "Hang on Natty", which led to his first solo album "Live Loving".

In 1979 he left Studio One to form his own label - Black Roots Music, which led to the foundation of Youth Promotion Possie, recording artists like Little John, Triston Palmer, Barry Brown and Tony Tuff.

He died on July 10, 2010 of heart disease.
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Showcase

(3 versions)
Studio One 1977

Black Roots

(7 versions)
Black Roots Music 1978

Bitter Sweet

(3 versions)
Gorgon Records 1979

Ghetto - Ology

(2 versions)
Trojan Records 1979

Give The People

(LP)
United Artists Records 1979

A Touch Of Class

(LP, Album)
Jammy's Records 1980

Roots Lovers

(LP)
Black Roots Music 1980

African Girl

(4 versions)
Black Roots Music 1981

Sweeter Than Sugar

(2 versions)
Hummingbird Records 1981

Sugar Minott & Black Roots Players - Meet The People In A Lovers Dubbers Style (LP)

Black Roots Music 1981

More Sugar Minott

(LP)
Studio One 1982

With Lots Of Extra

(3 versions)
Hit Bound 1983

Sugar Minott / Frankie Paul - Show-Down Vol. 2 (3 versions)

Hit Bound 1983

Sufferer's Choice

(5 versions)
Heartbeat Records (2) 1983

Slice Of The Cake

(3 versions)
Heartbeat Records (2), Heartbeat Records (2) 1984

Herbman Hustling

(3 versions)
Black Roots Music 1984

Wicked Ago Feel It

(5 versions)
Wackie's 1984

Buy Off The Bar

(LP, Album)
Power House 1984

Rydim

(2 versions)
Power House 1985

Sugar Minott / Leroy Smart - Rockers Awards Winners (2 versions)

Greensleeves Records 1985

A True

(LP)
Arrival 1985

The Artist

(2xLP)
L&M Record Co., L&M Record Co. 1985

Jamming In The Street

(2 versions)
Wackie's 1986

Time Longer Than Rope

(2 versions)
Greensleeves Records 1986

Inna Reggae Dance Hall

(2 versions)
Black Roots Music 1986
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