Michael Prophet

Michael Prophet - Serious Reasoning - Island - 1980

The debut album from Michael Prophet. He first began recording with producer Yabby U at Channel One in 1977, the result of which was a span of irresistable singles like 'Praise You Jah Jah', and the almost Jazz sounding 'Warn Them Jah', both of which accomodate 'Serious Reasoning'. Yabby U is a very experienced and skillful producer who knows how to bring together some great talent - Tommy McCook & Bobby Ellis being included here, and to bring out the best of them, producing some classic results in the process.

Michael Prophet - Love Is An Earthly Thing - CSA - 1983. 'Gunman' gave Michael his biggest hit yet. Sound systems in Ja and the UK have played it for over 2 years and it's still popular. During this time though Michael had very little music released, which is very odd. It seems that Michael is the exception to the rule that a successful tune leads to over exposure. On this self produced album we find the High Times band, with the Roots Radics on two tracks. Lyrically and vocally the man is in good form, with the high range style very much on display here.

Michael Prophet - Certify - Burning Sounds - 1983

Another great album from Michael Prophet, and one which looked like being denied release in the UK. This is the 'Jah Love' set that Live And Learn issued in the U.S., and is produced by Junjo and features the High Times Band along with the Radics. This is a much more intense album than 'Love Is', which really showed his mellow side. Put together they tell us that Michael Prophet is one of the best reggae singers around. He's got a tremendous voice and a considerable skill in songwriting.

Michael Prophet - Bloodstain - Ashanties - 1984

This man's career so far has been built around great albums. His first for Yabby U, then for Junjo, his own self produced album and now this. Produced by Satta Blue, it's a showcase album, and is a magnificent collection of reality tunes, cultural messages and love songs. The title track provides us with Michael's views on the madness that grips the world, yet other comments lead us to the conclusion that Kingston is the bloody city referred to. 'Let It Rain' is just as outstanding. Michael's prayer is one we all share.

Michael Prophet - Ceasefire - Move - 1985

One of reggae's best singer/songwriters. In recent time though his popularity has slipped a little, despite the fact that he's still putting out great music. As this set for Jah Life's brother Delroy Wright proves again. It's possible that Michael is to be considered more of a cultural artist than a dance hall singer. Perhaps that would explain why Michael has got a few dance hall tunes on 'Ceasefire'. He still sounds at his best on music like the title track, but he also knows how to rock a dance hall.

Michael Prophet - Settle Yu Fe Settle - Live & Learn

Michael Prophet and Delroy Wright are well respected in the music. the teaming up once again of these two was also virtually guaranteed to bring forth a magnificent LP. Michael seems to want to become more topical. This LP, like as the title suggests finds him more

settled, but still with plenty to say. To those songs Delroy creates his by now well known dub setting of highly mixed instrumentation. Which throughout the entire LP provides Michael with a very effective background to display his remarkably versatile voice.