Big Youth

Manley Augustus Buchanan (born April 19, 1949 or February 1955, Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica), better known as Big Youth (sometimes called Jah Youth) is a Jamaican DJ, mostly known for his work during the 1970s. Influenced by U-Roy, he started singing with Lord Tippertone's sound system in 1970. His first LP Chi Chi Run was produced by Prince Buster in 1971.

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April 19 - 1949 - February - 1955 - Trenchtown - Kingston - Jamaica - DJ - 1970s - U-Roy - Sound system - Prince Buster

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:"Yes, me come inna de music as Rasta, me a de original rastaman who enter it." –Big Youth, Italy, 2001

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Music - Rastaman - Italy - 2001

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