Junior Reid — One Blood
Introduction:
Born Delroy Reid on 6 June 1963 in Kingston, Jamaica, Junior Reid is one of the most distinctive, versatile and internationally connected vocalists in the history of reggae and dancehall — a man who grew up in the notorious Waterhouse district of Kingston, recorded his first single at thirteen for the late great Hugh Mundell, fronted the Grammy-nominated Black Uhuru, and wrote and recorded "One Blood" — the 1989 reggae anthem whose universal message of human unity resonated so powerfully that it became a cross-generational classic, was sampled by The Game for a 2006 US Billboard number one, was referenced by Vampire Weekend as the inspiration for their album title, and has been covered and referenced by artists from Wu-Tang Clan to Alicia Keys.
Waterhouse to Worldwide:
Growing up in Waterhouse — a West Kingston district known for its resilience as much as its danger — Delroy Reid was shaped early by both the hardship and the music around him. At thirteen, introduced to the legendary singer Hugh Mundell, he recorded his first single "Speak the Truth", released on Augustus Pablo's Rockers International label in Jamaica and popular as an import in the UK. After Mundell's tragic murder, Junior recorded for Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion label and King Jammy's studio, building a string of hits including "Boom Shak-a-Lak", "Bank Clerk" and "Higgler Move". He formed his own band the Voice of Progress, whose Mini Bus Driver album was a local success. His reputation was rising fast.
Junior Reid - The Best Of - Track Listing:
01 Chinchilla Choons - Intro (Tony Curtis ).mp3
02 One Blood - Junior Reid.mp3
03 All Fruits Ripe - Junior Reid.mp3
04 Rappa Pam Pam - Junior Reid.mp3
05 Fit You Haffe It - Junior Reid _ Black Uhuru.mp3
06 Original Foreign Mind - Jr. Reid.mp3
07 Bubbler - Junior Reid.mp3
08 Friend Enemy - Junior Reid.mp3
09 Badman - Junior Reid.mp3
10 Haunted - Bounty Killah Ft Junior Reid.mp3
11 John Law - Junior Reid.mp3
12 Banana Boat Man - Junior Reid.mp3
13 Chinchilla Choons - Skit (Half-Pint).mp3
14 Old Time Something - Junior Reid.mp3
15 Higgler Move - Junior Reid.mp3
16 Gray Eye Woman - Junior Reid.mp3
17 Mr Big Man - Junior Reid.mp3
18 Babylon Release The Chain ~ Junior Reid.mp3
19 Cross Over The Border - Junior Reid.mp3
20 Boom-Shack-A-Lack - Junior Reid.mp3
21 Speak The Truth - Junior Reid.mp3
22 Chinchilla Choons ( Skit ).mp3
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Black Uhuru, One Blood & Hip-Hop Crossover:
In 1986, Black Uhuru — the first group to win a Grammy in the reggae category — asked him to replace departing lead singer Michael Rose. Junior Reid fronted Black Uhuru on three albums: the Grammy-nominated Brutal (1986), Positive (1987) and Black Uhuru Live in New York (1988), touring Europe, the US, Canada and Bermuda. He left in 1988 to rebuild his solo career, establishing his own JR Productions label and One Blood Recording Studio. His 1988 UK hit "Stop This Crazy Thing" with Coldcut reached number 21. His 1990 collaboration with The Soup Dragons on "I'm Free" reached UK number 5.
His 1989 anthem "One Blood" — written in response to the political gang violence tearing Kingston apart — became a worldwide reggae classic and an enduring message of unity. The Game's 2006 single "It's Okay (One Blood)" sampled it and hit the top of the US Billboard charts. His vocals also appeared on Wu-Tang Clan's The W album and with Guru on Jazzmatazz. Junior Reid remains actively touring and recording, a true Living Legend of Jamaican music.
Key Albums:
- Firehouse Clash (1986, with Black Uhuru)
- One Blood (1989) — defining album
- Long Road (1991)
- Big Timer (1993, VP Records)
- Junior Reid & the Bloods (1995)
- Rasta Government (2002)
Junior Reid on Reggae On A Stick: 
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