Reggae Interviews: Big Youth raw and uncut, pioneer of hip hop & rap, new music, collabs!

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This impromptu reasoning focussed on Big Youth in 2024 speaking about current and forthcoming projects rather than trace back his recording history which has been well documented over the years. Big Youth spoke about a range of topics including Afrobeats, collabs in 2024, his casual demeanor that brightens up any room. He continues to record and perform new material here in 2024 including a forthcoming album Cultural Ikon.

Big Youth aka Jah Youth is one of the most legendary names in the history of reggae. One of reggae's best and most recognizable toasters, his original deejaying style born in early 70’s cannot be mistaken. He has been responsible for thousands of songs and is still very much active 50 years after recording his debut single 'Movie Man'.

Before beginning his musical career, Buchanan worked as a diesel mechanic at Kingston's Sheraton Hotel, where he would develop his toasting skills while he worked. He started to perform at dances, initially influenced by U-Roy, and became a regular with Lord Tippertone's sound system by 1970, becoming the resident deejay, and attracting the attention of Kingston's record producers.

Big Youth has built his legacy on a number of moving hits and a

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