U Brown

U Brown

Also known as: Huford Brown, Hugh Brown, New Roy, Nuroy

Huford Benjamin Brown (born 8 June 1956, Kingston, Jamaica), better known by the stage name U Brown, is a reggae deejay who released eleven albums between 1976 and 1984.

Biography
Brown grew up in Bond Street in Kingston, living two doors away from Duke Reid's Treasure Isle studio. Heavily influenced by U-Roy, but also citing Big Youth, Dennis Alcapone, Prince Jazzbo and I-Roy as influences, Brown began his career on the Silver Bullet sound system in the early 1970s, moving on to Sound of Music and replacing U-Roy on the King Tubby's Hi-Fi system in 1975. Brown was initially given a chance to record by Winston Edwards and then Yabby You, and had a local hit in 1976 with "Starsky and Hutch", which was followed by a series of albums produced by Bunny Lee. He was signed to Virgin Records in the late 1970s, releasing two albums on their Front Line label. The Virgin contract enabled Brown to travel frequently to the United Kingdom, where he performed with the Unity Hi Power sound system. Brown returned to prominence in 1982, with "Tu Sheng Peng" (a version of Dennis Brown's "If This World Were Mine"). Brown set up his own Hit Sound label in 1977 as an outlet for his work as a producer. In the 1980s, Brown relocated to Miami, returning to Jamaica in 1990. Blood & Fire released a compilation of Brown's 1970s work in 1997, raising his profile and leading to new recordings, working with Jah Warrior among others.

Albums (11)

Satta Dread
Klik • 1976
The Originator
Carib Gems • 1976
London Rock
Third World • 1977
Revelation Time
Live And Love • 1977
Weather Baloon
Virgin • 1978
Raver's Party
Trojan • 1982
Jam It Tonight
New Cross • 1983
Superstar
Culture Press (UK) • 1984
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Satta Dread U Brown Satta Dread KLP 9018 LP Klik 1976 1976
The Originator Nuroy & Uroy The Originator CGLP 107 LP Carib Gems 1976 1976
London Rock U Brown London Rock TWS 909 LP Third World 1977 1977
Revelation Time U Brown Revelation Time LAP 002 LP Live And Love 1977 1977
Mr Brown Something U Brown Mr Brown Something FL 1003 LP Virgin 1978 1978
Weather Baloon U Brown Weather Baloon CDFL 32 CD Virgin 1978
DJ Confrontation U Brown vs Peter Yellow DJ Confrontation CFLP 002 LP CF 1982 1982
Hotter Reggae Music U Brown Hotter Reggae Music TRDLP 10182 LP Tad's 1982 1982
Raver's Party U Brown Raver's Party TRLS 211 LP Trojan 1982 1982
Jam It Tonight U Brown Jam It Tonight CDNC 702 CD New Cross 1983
Superstar U Brown Superstar VSLP 5005 LP Culture Press (UK) 1984 1984

Compilations (3)

Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Train To Zion U Brown Train To Zion BAFCD 020 CD Blood And Fire 1975-78 1997
Repatriation U Brown Repatriation DSR 9730 LP Hit Sound 1979 1979
U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One U Brown & Various Artists U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One TB1CD 13 CD Tabou 1 1979-80

Credits & Appearances (18)

Production
Producer 10
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Mr Brown Something U Brown Mr Brown Something FL 1003 LP Virgin 1978 1978
Rainy Days Al Campbell Rainy Days HLP 003 LP Hawkeye 1978 1978
Weather Baloon U Brown Weather Baloon LP Gorgon 1978 1978
U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One U Brown & Various Artists U Brown Hit Sounds From Channel One TB1CD 13 CD Tabou 1 1979-80
Hotter Reggae Music U Brown Hotter Reggae Music TRDLP 10182 LP Tad's 1982 1982
Raver's Party U Brown Raver's Party TRLS 211 LP Trojan 1982 1982
Red Rose The Tamlins Red Rose VSLP 4049 LP Vista 1983 1983
Confessions Yellowman Confessions VSLP 4048 LP Vista 1983 1983
Jam It Tonight U Brown Jam It Tonight METRO 422 CD Dressed to Kill 1983 1999
Superstar U Brown Superstar VSLP 5005 LP Culture Press (UK) 1984 1984
Musicians
Vocals 5
The Originator
Carib Gems • 1976
Weather Baloon
Gorgon • 1978
Comp. Repatriation
Hit Sound • 1979
Jam It Tonight
Dressed to Kill • 1983
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
The Originator Nuroy & Uroy The Originator CGLP 107 LP Carib Gems 1976 1976
Weather Baloon U Brown Weather Baloon LP Gorgon 1978 1978
Repatriation U Brown Repatriation DSR 9730 LP Hit Sound 1979 1979
DJ Confrontation U Brown vs Peter Yellow DJ Confrontation CFLP 002 LP CF 1982 1982
Jam It Tonight U Brown Jam It Tonight METRO 422 CD Dressed to Kill 1983 1999

Also Appears On (50)

Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Dubwise & Otherwise Vol 2 Various Artists Dubwise & Otherwise Vol 2 BFCDS 905 CD Blood And Fire 2002
Music Works Vol 1 Various Artists Music Works Vol 1 SPV CD 085-52132 CD Ambassa Music 1971-83 1996
Music Works vol 2 Various Artists Music Works vol 2 SPV CD 085-52142 CD Ambassa Music 1971-83 1996
Straight To I Roy Head Bunny Lee & King Tubby & The Aggrovators Straight To I Roy Head LG2-1109 CD Lagoon 1973-77 1995
Heavyweight 3 Various Artists Heavyweight 3 BAFCD 025 CD Blood And Fire 1973-78 1999
129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special Junior Byles & Various Artists 129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special BAFCD 023 CD Blood And Fire 1975-78 1998
Birth Of Dancehall Various Artists Birth Of Dancehall KSCD 031 CD Kingston Sounds 1976-79 2012
Third World Disco Vol 1 Various Artists Third World Disco Vol 1 TWLP 204 LP Third World 1977 1977
Third World Disco Vol 2 Various Artists Third World Disco Vol 2 TWLP 205 LP Third World 1977 1977
Three Piece Suit Trinity Three Piece Suit none LP Joe Gibbs 1977 1977
Children Of Jah The Chantells & Friends Children Of Jah BAFCD 028 CD Blood And Fire 1977-79 1999
Let Me Love You Dennis Brown Let Me Love You DBCDD 108 CD Doctor Bird 1977-81 2023
DJ Spots Various Artists DJ Spots JSLP 005 LP Jamaica Sound 1978 1978
Front Line II Various Artists Front Line II FLB 3001 LP Virgin 1978 1978
Mr. Isaacs Gregory Isaacs Mr. Isaacs VPCD 4200 CD 17 North Parade 1978 2019
A Little Bit More Dennis Brown A Little Bit More VPCD 4115 CD 17 North Parade 1978-83 2008
Kouchie Vibes The Mighty Diamonds Kouchie Vibes BS 1061 LP Burning Sounds 1978-84 1984
Soon Forward Gregory Isaacs Soon Forward CD Tad's 1979 2017
Street Corner Ital Food Various Artists Street Corner Ital Food GG 019 LP GG's 1979 1979
Top Ranking DJ Session Vol 1&2 Various Artists Top Ranking DJ Session Vol 1&2 DBCDD 110 CD Doctor Bird 1979-80 2022
Jah Jah Dreader Than Dread Various Artists Jah Jah Dreader Than Dread MRCD 1005 CD Munich 1979-83 1997
Strictly Rub-A-Dub Various Artists Strictly Rub-A-Dub CDTRL 439 CD Trojan 1979-85 2000
12'' Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol. 2 Joe Gibbs 12'' Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol. 2 VPCD 4160 CD 17 North Parade 197X 2009
12'' Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol. 5 Joe Gibbs 12'' Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol. 5 VPCD 4169 CD 17 North Parade 197X 2010
A Skanking Rockers Party Bunny 'Striker' Lee A Skanking Rockers Party D.B.D. 123 LP Dr. Buster Dynamite 197X 2011
Bunny Lee Meets King Tubby & Aggrovators Bunny Lee Meets King Tubby & The Aggrovators & Various Artists Bunny Lee Meets King Tubby & Aggrovators CD Culture Press 197X
DJ Jamaica Inna Fine Dub style Various Artists DJ Jamaica Inna Fine Dub style JRCD 028 CD Jamaican Recordings 197X 2008
Le World ... Reggae King Tubby & Various Artists Le World ... Reggae CD 6942096 CD Suave 197X 2002
Lives On Jacob Miller Lives On VPCD 4119 CD 17 North Parade 197X 2008
My Number One Gregory Isaacs My Number One NETCD 002/MRCD 147 CD Munich 197X 1990
Original Foundation Deejays Various Artists Original Foundation Deejays ATTACKCD 048 CD Attack 197X 2008
Phase One Collectors Edition vol 1 Various Artists Phase One Collectors Edition vol 1 PRFCD 3 CD Phase One 197X
Roots Of Dance Hall Various Artists Roots Of Dance Hall LUXXCD 006 CD Auralux 197X 2004
The Front Line Box Set Various Artists The Front Line Box Set 8106782 CD Virgin 197X 2004
We Are Getting Bad Various Artists We Are Getting Bad FASTCD 013 CD Motion 197X 2003
Dread Prophecy Yabby You Dread Prophecy CD 45072 CD Shanachie 197X-8X 2015
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
Top Ranking D.J. Session Volume II Various Artists Top Ranking D.J. Session Volume II JGML 6041 LP Joe Gibbs 1980 1980
Rub-A-Dub Soldiers Various Artists Rub-A-Dub Soldiers MKS 18 CD Makasound 1980-83 2007
Midnight Rock Presents Reggae Veterans Vol 1 Various Artists Midnight Rock Presents Reggae Veterans Vol 1 LP Clocktower 1980-84
Late Night Movie Lui Lepki Late Night Movie DB2CD 149 CD Doctor Bird 1981 2024
DJ Connection Various Artists DJ Connection CSLP 0011 LP Circle 1982 1982
Shank I Sheck Various Artists Shank I Sheck TRD LP 41381 LP Tad's 1982 1982
Shank I Sheck Various Artists Shank I Sheck CD Tad's 1982 2024
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
Hunter Man Barrington Levy Hunter Man BS 1050 LP Burning Sounds 1983 1983
The CSA Collection Vol 3 Various Artists The CSA Collection Vol 3 CSLP 20 LP CSA 1984-85 1985
Total Recall Vol 10 Various Artists Total Recall Vol 10 VPCD 1508 CD VP 198X 1998
14 albums
18 credits
19 labels
1976 - 2001