( February 1 , 1957 – July 1 , 1999 ) was a Jamaica n Reggae singer. He had recorded more than 75 albums and was one of the pioneers of Lovers Rock . Bob Marley dubbed him the "Crown Prince of Reggae".
Brown's first recording was "Lips of Wine" recorded for Derrick Harriott (The Musical Chariot), but this was not released initially. He then recorded for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One , and Dodd released Brown's first single, "No Man is an Island". Brown recorded two albums for Dodd, ''No Man is an Island'' and ''If I Follow my Heart'' (the title track penned by Alton Ellis ). Around this time, Brown recorded material for Lloyd Daley ("Baby Don't Do It" and "Things in Life") and material for Derrick Hariott, which was eventually released as the ''Super Reggae and Soul Hits'' Album . He also worked for Earl Hayles and the Charmaine label early in his career. He had a Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom in 1977. This led to his contract with A&M Records , and to the formation of his own label, DEB records; which produced several of hits, including many by Junior Delgado .
His first big hit was "Money In My Pocket" on the in the 2004 Video Game Grand Theft Auto San Andreas . According to some sources, Brown became addicted to Crack Cocaine , which affected his career and may have lead to his premature death. Jamaican Prime Minister P. J. Patterson and opposition leader Edward Seaga of the Jamaica Labour Party both spoke at Brown's funeral, which was held on July 17 , 1999 in Kingston, Jamaica . The service, which lasted for three hours, also featured live performances by Maxi Priest , Shaggy , and five of Brown's sons. Brown was then buried at Kingston's National Heroes Park . {Link without Title}
- 1970 - No Man Is An Island
- 1971 - If I Follow My Heart
- 1972 - Super Reggae & Soul Hits
- 1973 - Superstar
- 1974 - Deep Down
- 1975 - Just Dennis
- 1976 - Visions
- 1977 - Westbound Train
- 1977 - Wolf & Leopards
- 1979 - Joseph's Coat Of Many Colors
- 1979 - So Long Rastafari
- 1979 - Words of Wisdom
- 1979 - Best of Volume I
- 1980 - Live At Montreux
- 1980 - Spellbound
- 1981 - Money In My Pocket
- 1982 - Best Of Volume II
- 1982 - Love Has Found It's Way
- 1982 - More
- 1982 - Stagecoach Showcase
- 1982 - Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
- 1983 - Satisfaction Feeling
- 1983 - The Prophet Rides Again
- 1984 - & Gregory Isaacs - Judge Not
- 1984 - Love's Got A Hold On Me
- 1985 - Revolution
- 1985 - Slow Down
- 1986 - & John Holt- Wild Fire
- 1986 - Brown Sugar
- 1986 - History
- 1986 - Hold Tight
- 1987 - & Janet Kay - So Amazing
- 1988 - Inseparable
- 1989 - & Gregory Isaacs - No Contest
- 1989 - Death Before Dishonor
- 1989 - Good Vibrations
- 1990 - Over Proof
- 1990 - Unchallenged
- 1992 - Beautiful Morning
- 1992 - Blazing
- 1992 - Friends For Life
- 1992 - If I Didn't Love You
- 1993 - Best Of - Musical Heatwave 1972-75
- 1993 - Cosmic Force
- 1993 - It's The Right Time
- 1994 - Light My Fire
- 1995 - Open The Gate - Greatest Hits Volume II
- 1996 - Milk & Honey
- 1998 - 2CD - Tracks of Life
- 1999 - Bless Me Jah
- 1999 - The Great Mr Brown
- 2000 - Academy
- 2000 - May Your Food Basket Never Empty
- 2002 - In Dub - Niney & King Tubby
- 2002 - Memorial - Featuring John Holt
- 2002 - The Promised Land 1977-79
- 2003 - The Complete A&M Years
- 2004 - Dennis Brown Conqueror: An Essential Collection
- 2006 - & King Tubby - Sledgehammer Special
- 2006 - REISSUE - Super Reggae & Soul Hits
- Absolutely the Best of Dennis Brown: The King of Lover's Rock
- Dennis Brown Sings Gregory Isaacs (May Your Food Basket Never Empty)
- Dennis Brown & Freddie McGregor - Reggae Giants
- Go Now
- Prince Jammy Presents
- Rare Grooves - Reggae Rhythm & Blues Volume II
- Dennis Brown Sings Gregory Isaacs
- Presents Prince Jammy Umoja 20th Century
- "Money In My Pocket" (1977) - UK No. 14
- "Love Has Found Its Way" (1982) - UK No. 47
- "Halfway Up Halfway Down" (1982) - UK No. 56
- Penny Reel , ''Deep Down with Dennis Brown''. (ISBN 0-9541959-0-6)
- Several popular songs deal with Brown and his death. These include:
- ---"Song for Dennis Brown," written by The Mountain Goats and recorded on their 2005 album, '' The Sunset Tree ''.
- ---"If This World Were Mine" by Slightly Stoopid
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