Barry Brown (c. 1962, Jamaica — 29 May 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer, initially coming to prominence in the 1970s with his work with Bunny Lee, but remaining popular throughout his career. Biography Barry Brown was one of a number of singers to find success in the 1970s under record producer Bunny Lee. After forming a short-lived group called The Aliens with Rod Taylor and Johnny Lee, Brown went solo. Although his first release, "Girl You're Always on My Mind", had little impact, his vocal style soon found popularity, with his first hit single coming with 1979's "Step It Up Youthman", which led to an album of the same name on Paradise Records. One of the most successful artists of the early dancehall era, Brown worked with some of Jamaica's top producers of the time, including Linval Thompson, Winston "Niney The Observer" Holness, Sugar Minott and Coxsone Dodd, as well as releasing self-produced material. He recorded for Studio One in 1983, including Far East. After releasing eleven albums between 1979 and 1984, Brown's releases became more sporadic, although his work continued to feature prominently on sound systems such as those of Jah Shaka. In the 1990s, Brown's health deteriorated, suffering with asthma and substance abuse problems, and he died in May 2004 in Sone Waves recording studio in Kingston, Jamaica, after falling and hitting his head. Discography Stand Firm (1978), Justice Step It Up Youthman (1979), Paradise Cool Pon Your Corner (1979), Trojan Superstar (1979), Striker Lee/Jackpot I'm Not So Lucky (1980), Black Roots Prince Jammy Presents Barry Brown Showcase (1980), Jammy's/Micron Showcase (1980), Third World Artist of the 80's (1980), TR International Vibes of Barry Brown (1981), Gorgon Far East (1982), Channel One Barry (1982), Vista Sounds – reissued as The Best of Barry Brown (1995), JA Classics I'm Still Waiting (1983), Rocktone Records Showdown Vol 1 (1984), Empire/Hitbound – with Little John Roots & Culture (1984), Uptempo – with Willi Williams Right Now (1984), Time More Vibes Of Barry Brown Along With Stama Rank (1986), King Culture – with Stama Rank Same Sound (1990) Reggae Heights (2003), Mafia & Fluxy Compilations The Best Of Barry Brown (1984), Culture Press Barry Brown, Thompson Sound Mr Moneyman (1991), Lagoon Barry Brown & Johnny Clarke Sings Roots & Culture (1992), Fatman – with Johnny Clarke Love & Protection (1998), Prestige Showcase : Midnight Rock at Channel One (1999), Abraham Barry