Don Carlos

Don Carlos

Euvin McCallus Spencer (born 29 June 1952), better known by his stage names Don Carlos or Don McCarlos, is a Jamaican reggae singer and deejay.

Biography
Don Carlos began singing in 1973 as a member of Black Uhuru. He sang alongside Garth Dennis and Derrick Simpson, the leader of the trio. In 1988 he recorded "Jingle Bells" with Glenice Spenser on A Reggae Christmas on RAS Records. In 1990 he re-united as the lead vocalist for a Black Uhuru album. Carlos continues to perform all over the world, and has a large fanbase in Africa.

Africa tours
Carlos performed in Nairobi, Kenya in 2010 and on June 3, 2017. He performed in the Zambian cities Lusaka, Kitwe and Livingstone (Mosi-oa-Tunya) between 6 and 8 June 2014.

Albums (21)

Artist ↕ Album ↕ Release ↕ Type ↕ Label ↕ Rec ↕ Rel ↕
At The Channel One Studio The Mighty Diamonds Meets Don Carlos & Gold At The Channel One Studio
Featuring The Revolutionaries 		JJ 084-085 CD Hitbound 1976-82
Time Is The Master Don Carlos Time Is The Master RAS 3217 CD RAS 1979 1992
Prison Oval Clash Don Carlos vs Earl Cunningham Prison Oval Clash TWLP 1018 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1980 1980
Suffering Don Carlos Suffering NERLP 001 LP Negus Roots 1981 1981
Day To Day Living Don Carlos Day To Day Living GREL 45 LP Greensleeves 1982 1982
Harvest Time Don Carlos Harvest Time NERLP 005 LP Negus Roots 1982 1982
Roots & Culture Culture & Don Carlos Roots & Culture VPRL 1014 LP Jah Guidance 1982 1982
Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential Don Carlos & Gold Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential JJ 084 LP Hitbound 1982 1982
Dub Version Don Carlos Dub Version METRO 360 CD Dressed to Kill 1983 2000
Ghetto Living Don Carlos & Gold Ghetto Living TWLP 1010 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1983 1983
Jah Light Don Carlos Jah Light BACD 001 CD Black Arrow 1983 2002
Pure Gold Don Carlos Pure Gold VSLP 4029 LP Vista 1983 1983
Raving Tonight Don Carlos & Gold Raving Tonight RAS 3005 LP RAS 1983 1983
Spread Out Don Carlos Spread Out BS 1053 LP Burning Sounds 1983 1983
Just A Passing Glance Don Carlos Just A Passing Glance RAS 3008 CD RAS 1984 1991
Never Run Away Don Carlos & Gold Never Run Away KVL 9017 LP Kingdom 1984 1984
Plantation Don Carlos Plantation TWLP 1062 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1984 1984
Showdown Vol 3 Don Carlos & Gold & The Gladiators Showdown Vol 3 JJ 164 LP Hitbound 1984 1984
Rasta Brothers Don Carlos With Anthony Johnson & Little John Rasta Brothers DFLP 3004 LP Dancefloor 1985 1985
Firehouse Clash Junior Reid & Don Carlos Firehouse Clash LL CD 020 CD Live & Learn 1986 1986
Deeply Concerned Don Carlos Deeply Concerned RAS 3029 CD RAS 1987 1987

Compilations (7)

Artist ↕ Album ↕ Release ↕ Type ↕ Label ↕ Rec ↕ Rel ↕
Tribulation Don Carlos Tribulation CD Attack 1979-2006 2006
Inna Dub Style Don Carlos Inna Dub Style
Rare Dubs 		JRCD 017 CD Jamaican Recordings 1979-80 2004
Head 2 Head Horace Andy & Don Carlos Head 2 Head CD Attack 197X-8X 2001
Laser Beam Don Carlos Laser Beam LG2-1036 CD Lagoon 198X 1992
Lazer Beam Don Carlos Lazer Beam CP 4003 CD Culture Press 198X 1995
Tribulation In Dub Don Carlos Tribulation In Dub ATTACKCD 038 CD Attack 198X 2007
Wipe The Wicked Clean Don Carlos Wipe The Wicked Clean KSCD 054 CD Jamaican Recordings 198X 2014

Credits & Appearances (21)

Production
Arranger 1
Suffering
Negus Roots • 1981
Artist ↕ Album ↕ Release ↕ Type ↕ Label ↕ Rec ↕ Rel ↕
Suffering Don Carlos Suffering NERLP 001 LP Negus Roots 1981 1981
Musicians
Backing Vocals 1
Artist ↕ Album ↕ Release ↕ Type ↕ Label ↕ Rec ↕ Rel ↕
Black Roots Sugar Minott Black Roots ILPS 9591 LP Island 1980 1980
Vocals 19
Artist ↕ Album ↕ Release ↕ Type ↕ Label ↕ Rec ↕ Rel ↕
Time Is The Master Don Carlos Time Is The Master RAS 3217 CD RAS 1979 1992
Tribulation Don Carlos Tribulation CD Attack 1979-2006 2006
Inna Dub Style Don Carlos Inna Dub Style JRCD 017 CD Jamaican Recordings 1979-80 2004
Head 2 Head Horace Andy & Don Carlos Head 2 Head CD Attack 197X-8X 2001
Prison Oval Clash Don Carlos vs Earl Cunningham Prison Oval Clash TWLP 1018 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1980 1980
Suffering Don Carlos Suffering NERLP 001 LP Negus Roots 1981 1981
Harvest Time Don Carlos Harvest Time NERLP 005 LP Negus Roots 1982 1982
Day To Day Living Don Carlos Day To Day Living GREL 45 LP Greensleeves 1982 1982
Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential Don Carlos & Gold Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential JJ 084 LP Hitbound 1982 1982
Pure Gold Don Carlos Pure Gold VSLP 4029 LP Vista 1983 1983
Ghetto Living Don Carlos & Gold Ghetto Living TWLP 1010 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1983 1983
Raving Tonight Don Carlos & Gold Raving Tonight RAS 3005 LP RAS 1983 1983
Spread Out Don Carlos Spread Out BS 1053 LP Burning Sounds 1983 1983
Plantation Don Carlos Plantation CSLP 15 LP CSA 1984 1984
Showdown Vol 3 Don Carlos & Gold & The Gladiators Showdown Vol 3 JJ 164 LP Hitbound 1984 1984
Just A Passing Glance Don Carlos Just A Passing Glance RAS 3008 CD RAS 1984 1991
Firehouse Clash Junior Reid & Don Carlos Firehouse Clash LL CD 020 CD Live & Learn 1986 1986
Lazer Beam Don Carlos Lazer Beam CP 4003 CD Culture Press 198X 1995
Tribulation In Dub Don Carlos Tribulation In Dub ATTACKCD 038 CD Attack 198X 2007

Also Appears On (61)

Comp. Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set
• 2004
Comp. Trojan Sunshine Reggae Box Set
• 2004
Comp. Trojan Christmas Box Set
• 2003
Comp. Trojan Reggae For Kids Box Set
• 2005
Comp. Burning Up Vol 1
• 1994
Comp. Bushyard Telegraph
• 1974-83
Comp. Jah Love Rockers
• 2003
Comp. Roots, Vibes & Vision
• 198X
Comp. Just The Vibes
• 1976-83
Comp. Vision Of Reggae
• 1986
Comp. Can't Stop Us Now
• 2002
Comp. Haul & Pull Up Selecta
• 2003
Comp. The Biggest Dancehall Anthems
• 2002
Comp. History Of Tamoki Wambesi
• 1985
Comp. Dancehall Explosion
• 1999
Comp. Dancehall Stylee
• 1998
Attack Gold Vol 1
• 2006
Classic Reggae Mastercuts Volume 1
• 1995
Jamaican Recordings Dub Sampler Vol 2
• 2004
Comp. Ravers Rock Allstars
• 197X
Reggae For Lovers
• 1997
Comp. Roots Of Dance Hall
• 2004
Comp. Vintage Classics
• 197X
Comp. 39 Shades Of Reggae
• 1994
Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall
• 1999
Comp. Burning Up Vol 2
• 1984
Comp. Burning Up Vol 3
• 1997
Comp. Channel One Story
• 2004
Comp. Channel One Story Chapter Two
• 2008
Dread Broadcasting Corp.
• 2004
Comp. Get Up Stand Up
• 2005
Comp. Introducing Niney vol 1
• 197X-8X
Reggae Blasters
• 1985
Comp. RUbAdUB Revolution
• 2019
Comp. Simply Reggae
• 2005
Comp. Trojan Dancehall Box Set
• 2000
Comp. Trojan Dancehall Roots Box Set
• 2005
Ready When You Ready
• 2002
Comp. Roots With Quality
• 2009
Roots With Quality
• 2024
Comp. The Volcano Eruption
• 1993
Comp. Volcano Eruption
• 2010
Red Pond
• 1982
The Seven Voyages Of Captain Sinbad
• 1982
Comp. The CSA Collection Vol 1
• 1983
Comp. Rub A Dubble Reggae Vol 1
• 1988
Comp. King Stur-Gav Live At Negril
• 1983
Comp. Reggae Rockers
• 1983
The CSA Collection Vol 2
• 1984
Live And Learn Smashing All Stars
• 1986
Comp. Roots Of David
• 1989
Comp. Presenting The Posse Vol 1
• 198X
Comp. Presenting The Posse Vol 1 & 2
• 1992
Reggae Sunsplash Showcase
• 198X
Romantic Nights
• 1987
Roy Cousins Presents Wambesi All Stars
• 1986
Comp. The RAS Portrait Series
• 198X
Comp. Trojan Rastafari Box Set
• 2000
Comp. Wambesi Showcase
• 1995
Comp. When The Dances Were Changing
• 1998
Comp. Trojan Ras Reggae Box Set
• 2004
Artist ↕ Album ↕ Release ↕ Type ↕ Label ↕ Rec ↕ Rel ↕
Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set Various Artists Trojan Beatles Tribute Box Set TJETD 220 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2004
Trojan Sunshine Reggae Box Set Various Artists Trojan Sunshine Reggae Box Set TJETD 185 CD Trojan 196X-7X 2004
Trojan Christmas Box Set Various Artists Trojan Christmas Box Set TJETD 142 CD Trojan 196X-8X 2003
Trojan Reggae For Kids Box Set Various Artists Trojan Reggae For Kids Box Set TJETD 262 CD Trojan 196X-8X 2005
Burning Up Vol 1 Various Artists Burning Up Vol 1 CDTRL 336 CD Trojan 1973-83 1994
Bushyard Telegraph Various Artists Bushyard Telegraph TWCD 1023 CD Tamoki Wambesi 1974-83
Jah Love Rockers Various Artists Jah Love Rockers TJDDD 143 CD Trojan 1975-80 2003
Roots, Vibes & Vision Various Artists Roots, Vibes & Vision TWLP 1025 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1975-83
Just The Vibes Mike Brooks & Various Artists Just The Vibes MS 3 CD Moll Selekta 1976-83
Vision Of Reggae Various Artists Vision Of Reggae TWLP 1007 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1977-82 1986
Can't Stop Us Now Linval Thompson & Friends Can't Stop Us Now ES 1011 CD Easy Star 1979-82 2002
Haul & Pull Up Selecta Various Artists Haul & Pull Up Selecta TJDDD 061 CD Trojan 1979-82 2003
The Biggest Dancehall Anthems Various Artists The Biggest Dancehall Anthems GREZCD 4101 CD Greensleeves 1979-82 2002
History Of Tamoki Wambesi Various Artists History Of Tamoki Wambesi TWDV 1002 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1979-84 1985
Dancehall Explosion Various Artists Dancehall Explosion CDTRL 430 CD Trojan 1979-85 1999
Dancehall Stylee Various Artists Dancehall Stylee CDTRL 416 CD Trojan 1979-85 1998
Attack Gold Vol 1 Various Artists Attack Gold Vol 1 ATTACKCD 025 CD Attack 197X 2006
Classic Reggae Mastercuts Volume 1 Various Artists Classic Reggae Mastercuts Volume 1 CUTSCD 30 CD Mastercuts 197X 1995
Jamaican Recordings Dub Sampler Vol 2 Various Artists Jamaican Recordings Dub Sampler Vol 2 JRCD 018 CD Jamaican Recordings 197X 2004
Ravers Rock Allstars Various Artists Ravers Rock Allstars LP S & K 197X
Reggae For Lovers Various Artists Reggae For Lovers CD 307642 CD Hallmark 197X 1997
Roots Of Dance Hall Various Artists Roots Of Dance Hall LUXXCD 006 CD Auralux 197X 2004
Vintage Classics Various Artists Vintage Classics LP Rohit 197X
39 Shades Of Reggae Various Artists 39 Shades Of Reggae RIPEXD 193 CD Ripe 197X-8X 1994
Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall Various Artists Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall BS1CD50 CD Black Solidarity 197X-8X 1999
Burning Up Vol 2 Various Artists Burning Up Vol 2 BS 1059 LP Burning Sounds 197X-8X 1984
Burning Up Vol 3 Various Artists Burning Up Vol 3 BSCD 563 CD Burning Sounds 197X-8X 1997
Channel One Story Various Artists Channel One Story VPCD 1678 CD VP 197X-8X 2004
Channel One Story Chapter Two Various Artists Channel One Story Chapter Two VPCD 0422 CD VP 197X-8X 2008
Dread Broadcasting Corp. Various Artists Dread Broadcasting Corp. TJDDD 167 CD Trojan 197X-8X 2004
Get Up Stand Up Various Artists Get Up Stand Up RZDCD 022 CD RAS 197X-8X 2005
Introducing Niney vol 1 Various Artists Introducing Niney vol 1 CD Esoldun 197X-8X
Reggae Blasters Various Artists Reggae Blasters NE 1299 LP K-Tel 197X-8X 1985
RUbAdUB Revolution Various Artists RUbAdUB Revolution PSCD 104 CD Pressure Sounds 197X-8X 2019
Simply Reggae Various Artists Simply Reggae SIMPLYCD 012 CD Union Square Music 197X-8X 2005
Trojan Dancehall Box Set Various Artists Trojan Dancehall Box Set TRBCD 023 CD Trojan 197X-8X 2000
Trojan Dancehall Roots Box Set Various Artists Trojan Dancehall Roots Box Set TJETD 243 CD Trojan 197X-8X 2005
Ready When You Ready Various Artists Ready When You Ready GUMSCDXX007 CD Smugg 197X-9X 2002
Roots With Quality Niney The Observer Roots With Quality VPCD 4148 CD 17 North Parade 197X-9X 2009
Roots With Quality Niney Roots With Quality DB2CD 145 CD Doctor Bird 1980-83 2024
The Volcano Eruption Various Artists The Volcano Eruption CD Sonic Sounds 1981-84 1993
Volcano Eruption Henry Junjo Lawes Volcano Eruption VPCD 4162 CD 17 North Parade 1981-85 2010
Red Pond Charlie Chaplin Red Pond TWLP 1014 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1982 1982
The Seven Voyages Of Captain Sinbad Captain Sinbad The Seven Voyages Of Captain Sinbad GREL 34 LP Greensleeves 1982 1982
The CSA Collection Vol 1 Various Artists The CSA Collection Vol 1 CSLP 9 LP CSA 1982-83 1983
Rub A Dubble Reggae Vol 1 Various Artists Rub A Dubble Reggae Vol 1 CSAP 102 LP CSA 1982-87 1988
King Stur-Gav Live At Negril Josey Wales & Various Artists King Stur-Gav Live At Negril LP Kris Disk 1983 1983
Reggae Rockers Various Artists Reggae Rockers DHLP 2007 LP Black Joy 1983 1983
The CSA Collection Vol 2 Various Artists The CSA Collection Vol 2 CSLP 17 LP CSA 1984 1984
Live And Learn Smashing All Stars Various Artists Live And Learn Smashing All Stars CSLP 22 LP CSA 1986 1986
Roots Of David Various Artists Roots Of David TWLP 1021 LP Tamoki Wambesi 1989 1989
Presenting The Posse Vol 1 Various Artists Presenting The Posse Vol 1 LP Black Roots 198X
Presenting The Posse Vol 1 & 2 Various Artists Presenting The Posse Vol 1 & 2 UPTLP 21 LP Uptempo 198X 1992
Reggae Sunsplash Showcase Various Artists Reggae Sunsplash Showcase CD Tamoki Wambesi 198X
Romantic Nights Various Artists Romantic Nights CD CSA 198X 1987
Roy Cousins Presents Wambesi All Stars Various Artists Roy Cousins Presents Wambesi All Stars CDHB 35 CD Heartbeat 198X 1986
The RAS Portrait Series Various Artists The RAS Portrait Series CD RAS 198X
Trojan Rastafari Box Set Various Artists Trojan Rastafari Box Set TRBCD 022 CD Trojan 198X 2000
Wambesi Showcase Various Artists Wambesi Showcase CDHB 3602 CD Heartbeat 198X 1995
When The Dances Were Changing Various Artists When The Dances Were Changing PSCD 22 CD Pressure Sounds 198X 1998
Trojan Ras Reggae Box Set Various Artists Trojan Ras Reggae Box Set TJETD 152 CD Trojan 198X-9X 2004
28 albums
21 credits
19 labels
1979 - 2007