Poorman Style is an album by Barrington Levy, released in 2016. The album is a reggae LP. -
-Recorded at Channel One Studio
"Poorman Style" is a roots reggae LP by Barrington Levy, released on the respected label Clocktower. This album captures Levy in his classic early style: warm, heavy basslines, tight drum patterns and his unmistakable, emotive voice riding the rhythms with ease. The songs revolve around everyday struggles, social consciousness and street realism, yet always carry a strong sense of melody and hook, making the record both deep and accessible. With its raw production and authentic 1980s dancehall feel, "Poorman Style" stands as a timeless document of Levy's formative years and a must-have for collectors of classic Jamaican music on vinyl.
Barrington Levy is one of reggae and early dancehall's most influential voices, known for his powerful tenor, memorable hooks and anthems that have shaped the genre. Rising to prominence as a teenager in the late 1970s, he quickly became a fixture on Jamaican sound systems and in UK reggae circles. Over his long career, he has scored numerous hits, collaborated with key producers and artists across reggae and beyond, and his vocals have been sampled frequently in hip-hop and electronic music. His enduring popularity and consistent live performances have cemented his status as a true icon of Jamaican music.
Clocktower is a long-standing reggae label and producer imprint with deep roots in the classic era of Jamaican music. Known for issuing and reissuing foundational roots and early dancehall albums, the label has built a reputation among collectors for authentic sound, carefully sourced masters and a catalog that highlights some of the most important voices in reggae history. Releases like "Poorman Style" underscore Clocktower's commitment to preserving crucial recordings and making them available to new generations of listeners on high-quality vinyl.
Reggae
5.997
- Dancehall 135- Dub 646- Mainstream Reggae 4.234- Raggamuffin 61- Roots 151- Ska 770
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