Junior got his initial inspiration from a tough upbringing in West Kingston's notorious Waterhouse district. It was there in the politically turbulent mid-'70's that he recorded his first-ever single "Know Myself" at the age of 14 for the late Hugh Mundell, released in the U.K. by Greensleeves. He then went on to form his own band, the Voice of Progress, and after a local hit with "Mini-Bus Driver" the group scored local success with an album of the same name. He was then commissioned by the great Sugar Minott to record a number of tunes on Minott's Youth Promotion Label, enjoying considerable popularity with tracks such as "Human Nature," "A1 Lover," and the evergreen "See How Me Black See How Me Shine," an uplifting and proud statement which became an anthem to the ghetto youth whom Junior increasingly championed. Junior moved on transferring his talents to King Jammy's stAudio on St. Lucia Road where his fast-growing success rose yet another notch. "Boom Shacka Lacka" was his first UK hit and led to another exceptional album. After a number of fine singles - which included "Youthman," "Bank Clerk," "Sufferation," "Give Thanks and Praises" and "Higgler Move" - his chance of a wider audience came with the offer of replacing Michael Rose in Black Uhuru. Always a strong follower of Black Uhuru, and with a similar vocal style, Junior slipped into Rose's shoes with ease and the collaboration on his first Uhuru-period album "Brutal" was well received by all. Two years and two albums later Junior's interest to produce material for himself drove him back into the solo arena and back to King Jammy's Studio where he recorded and released this title in the early '90s. With his incisive, prophetic lyrics and unstinting support for the ghettoman cause, Junior Reid remains a roots artist of great power while maintaining an already burgeoning international reputation. "Big Timer" is a vital catalog reissue that captures Junior at his best.
Jr Reid Live @ Pure Night Club
DJ GQ, DMX, Junior Reid & Dawg E Slaughter -Bad Boys Trailer
Dj CQ Ft. DMX Junior Reid & Dawg E Slaughter - Bad Boys 2oo8
Da Indespensables
"I Am Free" ft Junior Reid
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER: Rock On-Denyo RMX(FT Junior Reid)
ALICIA KEYS & JUNIOR RIED @ THE AMA'S NOVEMBER 21ST
JUNIOR REID & LIL WAYNE "POM POM"
Who I'd like to meet: Good Look- Sean P Ft. Junior Reid
Fabalous & Junior Reid @ Fully Loaded Jamaica
Albrosie ft. Junior Reid- Kingston Town (Remix)
Blessed Lion, BLESS THE I ON THE I EARTHSTRONG....ONE LOVE... ONE BLOOD.... ONE HEART THE MAN JUNIOR REID....JAH RAS TAFARI... I SEND THESE WORDS OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO YOU. ON THIS DAY BY THE POWER OF JEHOVAH IN THE NAME OF JESUS / YESHUA THE CHRIST: I SPEAK TO THE HOLY SPIRIT THAT’S INSIDE OF YOU TO AWAKE, ARISE AND BE STIRRED WITH POWER IN YOU! I SPEAK PEACE AND TRANQUILITY IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK JOY AND HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK MIRACLES AND HEALING IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK STRENGTH AND GOOD HEALTH IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK PROSPERITY AND WEALTH IN ABUNDANCE IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK HOPE AND FAITH IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK NEW TALENTS AND UNDISCOVERED GIFTS IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK DREAMS AND VISIONS IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK LIFE TO EVERY DEAD SITUATION IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK VICTORY AND GLORY IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK HONESTY AND TRUST IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK COMPASSION AND LOVE IN YOUR LIFE! I SPEAK ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE! IN THE NAME OF JESUS YESHUA THE CHRIST MAY YOU BELIEVE AND RECEIVE THOSE BLESSINGS…. ONE LOVE
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Blessed up Godfather Junior Reid fi di link! Lawge up yuself anyweh yu deh inna di world! Mi ah lissn to di I dem from way back inna di 80s n mi rate yu! Yu ah big trensetta n one ah di wickedest inna di business!
