Phillip Frazer

Phillip Frazer

Also known as: Phillip Fraser

Phillip Fraser was born on 12th February 1951 in Whitfield Town in the area of Kingston. During his late teens he felt the inspiration of Rastafari and began to grow his locks. In the home town of Greenwich Town, where he grow among greatest such as; Herbert Chang, Earl Zero, Sammy Dread and Bertram Brown just to name a few. Phillip was inspired by the late Slim Smith, which lead to Phillip’s first single called “This Time” which was produced on the Libra label. He and Bertram Brown founded the legendary Freedom Sound label; which took a toll on the world and produce singing greatest such as Earl Zero, Michael Prophet, Sammy Dread, Prince Allah, Rod Taylor and Soul Syndicate. Phillip also with further to find other labels such as Root Tradition for Don Mais, Cornerstone which was also founded with Michael Chin and Tyrone Hailey; but Phillip decided to create his own label called Razor Sound. Razor Sound started to produce songs that were done by artist like; Eeka Mouse, Tristan Palmer, the late Ranking Toyan, Scion Success and also the debut of his son Ras Fraser. Phillip’s career gradually started to take notice in when he recorded songs such “Blood of The Saints” on the Real Rock Rhythm which was produced by Corner Stone. “Never Let Go”and “Watch this Sound” which was done in the memory of the late Slim Smith. He later recorded “Mr. Wicked Man” and “Come Ethiopian” for Freedom Sound and Roots Tradition respectively which had a great impact in Europe. Phillip had later began to produce his own albums, which includes; ”Loving You”, “Roots Man Time” which was a combination of Phillip and his son Ras Fraser, “Never Let Go” “Sharp Like A Razor”, and “Come Ethiopian”. When Fraser returned to Jamaica he recorded for Henry “Junjo” Lawes and Barry Clarke. His hit was “Please Stay” and “When I Run Out” which both featured heavily on U Roy’s Stur Gav Sound System. Throughout the 80s and 90s he enjoyed more hits such as, “Good Morning Mr Officer”, “Bad Boys” and more. Phillip’s small frame and gentle manner believe the power of his voice, as you listen to him you can hear and feel the inspiration that guides him; as he will continue to bring the good Reggae music that world has grown to love for over 45 years.

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Artist Album Release Type Label Rec Rel
Roots Dancehall Party Various Artists Roots Dancehall Party SKCD 017 CD Silver Kamel 2003
Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) Various Artists Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) CLP 1206 LP Cree 1970-82 2017
Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) Various Artists Doing Our Thing (More Soul From Jamdown 1970-1982) CCD 1206 CD Cree 1970-82 2017
2 Heavyweight Various Artists 2 Heavyweight BAFCD 017 CD Blood And Fire 1973-79 1997
Don Mais Presents Roots Tradition vineyard Various Artists Don Mais Presents Roots Tradition vineyard MRCD 1004 CD Munich 1977-80 1997
Corner Stone Presents Untold Reggae History Various Artists Corner Stone Presents Untold Reggae History none LP Corner Stone 1978-82
Kingston 13 All Stars Various Artists Kingston 13 All Stars none LP Corner Stone 1978-83
Irie Reggae Hits Various Artists Irie Reggae Hits DBCDD 106 CD Doctor Bird 1979 2022
Reggae All Star Various Artists Reggae All Star LP Freedom Sounds 1979 1979
Dancehall Explosion Various Artists Dancehall Explosion CDTRL 430 CD Trojan 1979-85 1999
Ethiopian King Various Artists Ethiopian King LP Freedom Sounds 197X 1979
Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall Various Artists Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall BS1LP50 LP Black Solidarity 197X-8X
Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall Various Artists Bamboo Fence & Curry Goat - Foundation Dancehall BS1CD50 CD Black Solidarity 197X-8X 1999
Michael Prophet & Friends Michael Prophet & Friends Michael Prophet & Friends none LP Roots Tradition 197X-8X
Roots Tradition 70s and 80s Vintage Various Artists Roots Tradition 70s and 80s Vintage LP Roots Tradition 197X-8X
Trojan Dancehall Box Set Various Artists Trojan Dancehall Box Set TRBCD 023 CD Trojan 197X-8X 2000
Vintage Various Artists 70s-80s Various Artists Vintage Various Artists 70s-80s none LP Corner Stone 1981-84
Midnight Rock Presents Gunshot Rhythm Various Artists Midnight Rock Presents Gunshot Rhythm MRLP 200 LP Midnight Rock 1982 2002
Kingston 13 Meet Corner Stone Various Artists Kingston 13 Meet Corner Stone none LP Corner Stone 1982-84
Black Solidarity Presents String Up The Sound System Various Artists Black Solidarity Presents String Up The Sound System BSLP 001 LP Black Solidarity 198X 2014
Cornerstone Connection Josie Wails & The All Stars Cornerstone Connection none LP Corner Stone 198X
Cornerstone Presents Battle Of The Superstars Various Artists Cornerstone Presents Battle Of The Superstars LP Corner Stone 198X
Roots Rasta Party Various Artists Roots Rasta Party SKCD 018 CD Silver Kamel 198X 2003
10 albums
17 credits
9 labels
1978 - 2004