Prezident Brown
Prezident Brown (born Fitz Albert Cotterell) has been called "one of the most interesting cultural dee jays since U-Roy." Emphasizing positive messages, Brown has continued to pioneer his own direction, developing his own approach to dee jaying that he calls "the chanting stylee." Born to a Seventh Day Adventist family in Colonel Ridge, Clarendon, Brown grew up in St. Mary, a small town in the the north coast resort city of Ocrabessa. Although he showed potential as an artist, as a youngster he was forced to leave school in order to support his mother and three sisters after the death of his father. Brown launched his musical career at the age of 14, when he began dee jaying for the Sound King Stereo Mix at the Bamboo lounge. Initially known as Junior Ranking, Brown was dubbed "Slim Brown" by dee jay Nicodemus. When he recorded his debut single, a duet with Chinna, in 1988, Brown was named "Dancehall Doctor." The title "Prezident" was bestowed upon him by the late Jack Ruby, producer of Burning Spear's albums, ""Marcus Garvey," and "Man in the Hills". With Ruby overseeing his recordings, Brown enjoyed such hits as "Rough Road," "Brain Food," and "Roots in the Music." Following Ruby's death in 1988, Brown became involved with producers Delroy Collins, Barry O'Hare, and Stephen Stewart of Grove Music. He switched to Cole's label, Roof International, shortly afterwards, and began performing and emceeing at the Rooftop Club. His most successful period came after resuming his partnership with O'Hare in 1989. In 1995, Brown toured the United Kingdom, promoting his debut album Big, Bad & Talented.
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Discography
19 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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I Sound Is from Creation
Prezident Brown, Axx of Jahpostles
Reggae - Released by Tad's Record on 27 Sep 2019
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To Jah Only (Praying For The World)
Reggae - Released by Kariang Records on 1 Jan 1999
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Boy Baby - Single
Reggae - Released by Tad's Record on 30 Sep 2014
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Mary Mary (Through the Grapevine)
Reggae - Released by Tower Man Music on 15 Jul 2022
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Do Thy Work
Reggae - Released by SoundKillaz Music on 13 Feb 2012
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Blazing Everyday (Christopher Colombus Riddim)
Reggae - Released by Street Rockaz Family on 8 Apr 2022
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Microchip
Ska & Rocksteady - Released by Kariang Records on 1 Jan 2017
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The Dance
Reggae - Released by Street Rockaz Family on 27 May 2022
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Support di dance
Soul - Released by Yard 127 Records on 14 Feb 2018
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Up and Running
Reggae - Released by Blessed Morning Production on 30 Dec 2022
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Rough Road
Ska & Rocksteady - Released by Kariang Records on 1 Jan 2017
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Tower Gang, Vol. 1
Reggae - Released by SoundKillaz Music on 10 Oct 2013
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