Mike Brooks
b. Edmund Brooks, 1953, Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies. Brooks initially entered the recording industry in 1972, performing with an obscure band called the Tots. Their debut, ‘Earth Is The Fullness’, warranted limited attention and the members of the ensemble left to pursue solo careers. Recording as Mike Brooks, his solo career was the most distinguished. In 1977 with producer Alvin ‘GG’ Ranglin, he released ‘Guiding Star’, which led to a series of hits within the Jamaican community at home and abroad. Biding his time, he continued intermittently to release high-quality hits throughout the 70s and 80s, including ‘Who Have Eyes To See’ in combination with Prince Far I, alongside the solo hits ‘Come Sister Love’, ‘Grooving’, ‘Open The Door’ and the celebratory ‘What A Gathering’; the latter song utilized Leroy Smart’s ‘Ballistic Affair’ rhythm. This modicum of success led Brooks to the UK, where he joined the British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal as a featured vocalist on the charity single ‘Let’s Make Africa Green Again’. He continued recording while in the UK, notably with the Instigators for the lovers rock theme ‘Beyond The Hills’. In 1990 he teamed up with producer Glen Brown for an ill-advised project with Norwegian producers Otto and Frank Hestness. The Nordic team recorded digital rhythms that were overdubbed in London, unfortunately resulting in an incomprehensible mess. His 1995 release, Hardcore Lover, resulted in his exoneration, largely owing to notable combination tunes with Delroy Wilson and Pat Kelly.
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Rum Drinker (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 30 Nov 2018
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Dub Treasures from the Black Ark (2019 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 29 May 2019
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Mother Earth
Mike Brooks, The 18th Parallel
Reggae - Released by Fruits Records on 5 Nov 2021
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Living My Culture (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 21 Dec 2018
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Rise Up (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 21 Nov 2018
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Need Love (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 28 Nov 2018
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Warhammer 40.000: Der Weg der Orks (Ungekürzt)
Literature - Released by Eins A Medien on 17 Dec 2022
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What a Gathering + One Love
Reggae - Released by Burning Sounds on 1 Nov 2017
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Book of Revelation (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 14 Dec 2018
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Jah Wipe Away the Tears
Dub - Released by Higher Regions Records on 12 Feb 2017
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Galys (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 23 Nov 2018
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No Brother Man (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 18 Dec 2018
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Cross Over
Reggae - Released by World Sounds Music on 1 Nov 2006
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Train to Buzz Rock (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 7 Dec 2018
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Sitting in Limbo
Reggae - Released by Mr. Doo Music on 22 Apr 2022
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Break Free (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 19 Oct 2018
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The King Is Playing: King David (2018 Remaster)
Reggae - Released by COPTIC LION on 23 Nov 2018
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