Echo Minott

Echo Minott

Also known as: Noel Phillips

Echo Minott (born Noel Phillips in 1963) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer whose music career began in the 1980s. His albums from his early years included collaborations with artists such as Frankie Paul and Sly & Robbie. His first release under the name Echo Minott was the 7" single Ten Miles. His early 7" single releases included double A-sides with artists such as Yellowman, Triston Palma, Johnny Osbourne and Cocoa Tea on the flipside, before his breakthrough hit single "Lazy Body" in 1985. A prolific recording artist, he has featured on over 100 releases. In the 1990s, Echo voiced his first jungle music track, a remix of "Murda Weapon". Echo Minott continues to collaborate with producers of reggae, dancehall and jungle music today.

Political views
Echo's number one hit song in Jamaica "What the Hell the Police Can Do?" tackled the subject of domestic violence over a riddim recorded by Steely & Clevie. It caused some controversy in Jamaica and prompted a rush of other artists to record songs about interactions with Jamaican police. On his album with DJ Air Afrique Man a Do Road, Echo wrote a song in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing problems of racism, police brutality and the killing of black people. A proponent of conscious dancehall, Echo has been openly critical of "dutty" dancehall lyrics in 21st century dancehall music, and has urged Jamaican artists to go back to writing conscious lyrics and to honour the roots of reggae.

Discography (6)

Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Youth Man Vibrations Noel Phillips Youth Man Vibrations LP Jammys 1981 1981
Showcase Echo Minott Along With Sly & Robbie Showcase PHLP 001 LP Jam Can 1984 1984
Rock & Calypso Echo Minott Rock & Calypso LP Sunset 1985 1986
Echo Minott Meets Frankie Paul Echo Minott & Frankie Paul Echo Minott Meets Frankie Paul LP Power House 1986 1986
Familiar Face Echo Minott Familiar Face SKDLP 005 LP Skengdon 1986 1986
Roots Of Dancehall Echo Minott Roots Of Dancehall
Anthology
MPOUT 002 CD Maguari 1982-2005 2005

Credits & Appearances (6)

Production
Producer 1
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Rock & Calypso Echo Minott Rock & Calypso LP Sunset 1985 1986
Musicians
Vocals 5
Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Youth Man Vibrations Noel Phillips Youth Man Vibrations LP Jammys 1981 1981
Roots Of Dancehall Echo Minott Roots Of Dancehall MPOUT 002 CD Maguari 1982-2005 2005
Showcase Echo Minott Along With Sly & Robbie Showcase PHLP 001 LP Jam Can 1984 1984
Rock & Calypso Echo Minott Rock & Calypso LP Sunset 1985 1986
Echo Minott Meets Frankie Paul Echo Minott & Frankie Paul Echo Minott Meets Frankie Paul LP Power House 1986 1986

Also Appears On (24)

Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
King Jammy's At Channel 1 Various Artists King Jammy's At Channel 1 KSCD 006 CD Jamaican Recordings 1977-79 2005
Joe Gibbs Presents Dancehall Stylee Various Artists Joe Gibbs Presents Dancehall Stylee DBCDD 117 CD Doctor Bird 1979-81 2023
Spotlight On Reggae Vol 4 Various Artists Spotlight On Reggae Vol 4 CD Rocky One 197X
King Jammy In Roots Various Artists King Jammy In Roots LUXXCD 008 CD Auralux 197X-8X 2004
The Kings Of Reggae Various Artists The Kings Of Reggae RR 066-067 LP BBE 197X-9X 2007
Rootsman Vibrations At King Jammy's Various Artists Rootsman Vibrations At King Jammy's VPGS 7000 CD Greensleeves 1980-81 2013
Africa Iron Gate Showcase Various Artists Africa Iron Gate Showcase PH 100 LP Berris 1982 1982
A Live Session With King Stur-Grav Hi-Fi / Lee Unlimited Various Artists A Live Session With King Stur-Grav Hi-Fi / Lee Unlimited RRLL 007 CD Live & Learn 1983 1998
King Stur-Gav Hi Fi Lee Unlimited Various Artists King Stur-Gav Hi Fi Lee Unlimited LL LP 7 LP Live & Learn 1983 1983
Shining Stars Various Artists Shining Stars JGML 60076 LP Joe Gibbs 1983 1983
1985 Master Mega Hits Various Artists 1985 Master Mega Hits none LP Jammys 1985 1985
Powerhouse Presents Strictly Live Stock Various Artists Powerhouse Presents Strictly Live Stock GREL 81 LP Greensleeves 1985 1985
Under Me Sleng Teng Extravaganza Various Artists Under Me Sleng Teng Extravaganza TRD 2385 LP Tad's 1985 1985
King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 1 King Jammy & Friends King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 1 VPCD 1744 CD VP 1985-89 2007
King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 2 King Jammy & Friends King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 2 VPCD 1745 CD VP 1985-89 2007
King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 3 King Jammy & Friends King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 3 VPCD 1746 CD VP 1985-89 2007
King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 4 King Jammy & Friends King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 4 VPCD 1747 CD VP 1985-89 2007
Prince Jammy Presents Vol 2 Various Artists Prince Jammy Presents Vol 2 LALP 004 LP Live And Love 1986 1986
Superstar Hit Parade Vol 2 Various Artists Superstar Hit Parade Vol 2 LALP 006 LP Live And Love 1986 1986
Hidden Treasures Various Artists Hidden Treasures ES 1003 CD Easy Star 198X 1999
King Jammy - A Man And His Music Vol 3 Various Artists King Jammy - A Man And His Music Vol 3 CD 79203 CD RAS 198X
Various Artists Skengdon All Stars LP Skengdon 198X
Trojan Eighties Box Set Various Artists Trojan Eighties Box Set TJETD 253 CD Trojan 198X 2005
King Jammy's Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng King Jammy King Jammy's Roots, Reality And Sleng Teng VPCD 5011 CD 17 North Parade 198X-9X 2015
6 albums
6 credits
6 labels
1981 - 2005