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Michael Rose is tagged as: reggae, roots reggae, dub, dancehall, roots

Born in the Western Kingston ghetto of Waterhouse, Jamaica on July 11, 1957 Michael Rose was introduced to music by his brothers, who used to sing around the house. Blessed with a powerful voice he joined a band, doing local talent shows as well as entertaining tourists in the north coast hotels of Jamaica. Returning to Kingston in 1975, Niney the Observer first spotted the potential of Michael Rose and produced first recordings like “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” and “Clap The Barber” to name a few.
The following year he replaced Don Carlos as the lead singer of a three-piece vocal group called Black Uhuru. Their first full-length recording “Love Crisis”, produced by Prince Jammy in 1977, was later remixed and re-released as “Black Sounds of Freedom”. Michael Rose had a profound effect on the sound of the group. With his distinctive voice and his powerful, self-penned reality themes, Black Uhuru were to eventually become the Reggae supergroup of the 80’s after joining forces with Sly & Robbie and releasing hit-singles like “Shine Eye Gal”, “General Penitentiary” or “Plastic Smile” on the Taxi Label. Signed to Island Records in 1980, they recorded highly acclaimed albums like ...
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Top 10 Michael Rose Songs
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner
Shoot Out
Rush On The Tonic
Short Temper
Throw Some Dub
Straight To Landlord's Head
Dub Well Happy
I Love King Selassie
Jah Love Hot
Wicked Dub
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Top 10 Michael Rose Albums
Be Yourself
Dub wicked
Selassie I Showcase (Tracks & Dubs)
Michael Rose
African Dub
Never Give It Up
Riddim Driven: Doctor's Darling
Party In Session - Live
Bonanza
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