Gregory Isaacs

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Gregory Isaacs is a Reggae singer, born Gregory Anthony Isaacs on 15 July 1950 in Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica.

In the 1970s, he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his African Museum(JA) label, formed in 1973 with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs’ output reflected the ‘conscious’ themes of Roots Reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream Lovers Rock material. His hits include My Only Lover, Sinner Man and Mr. Cop, recorded at Lee Perry’s Black Ark Studio.

A period in the 1970s with the GG’s label and its producer Alvin Ranglin produced hits like Border and Number One.

Isaacs signed an international release contract with Island Records which resulted in the release of Night Nurse (1982) and Out Deh! (1983). Personal problems affected him after this contract ended. After recording for a number of producers he built a strong relationship with Gussie Clarke of the Music Works label.

In the 1990s the African Museum label continued to release all of Gregory Isaacs’ music, and that of artists he produced. He continues to record and perform live in the 2000s.

He’s sometimes called the Cool Ruler and the Dapper Slapper.

Night Nurse
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All I Have Is Love (disc 1)
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Cool Ruler
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Top Tracks

1	Night Nurse full track	922
2	Slave Master	230
3	Leggo Beast	166
4	Hot Stepper full track	156
5	Nigger	134
6	Universal Tribulation	133
7	Stranger in Town full track	129
8	Cool Down the Pace full track	128
9	Soon Forward full track	127
9	Set The Captives Free	127
11	Way Of Life	120
11	Material Man	120
13	Loving Pauper full track	109
14	Mr Cop	104
15	Bad Da	99

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bless_weed wrote:
Thursday morning

nigga stylish pic :D

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BlindWilliam wrote:
Wednesday morning

Slow down sister and try me one more time.

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blueyz wrote:
last month

the cool ruler,,gwaan gregory

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mohsound wrote:
August 2008

Ya man , Peace for everyone

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humphreystl wrote:
August 2008

evry ting irie

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fridaaaaa wrote:
August 2008

love this music!

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Nazma624 wrote:
August 2008

one of the greatest artist of all times

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gueopardo wrote:
August 2008

jAh...Jah...jaH...RASTAFARIANS Greetings from The SpAiN...LISTEN IN... http://www.lastfm.es/music/Lion+Sitte PROMISE REGGAE SPANISH... JAH rasta rastafaari...jAH LiVe...Jah bless...thAnkSSS

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Groovin0 wrote:
August 2008

I have had more sex to these tunes than any other artist out there.. Thank you Gregory

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unclerich wrote:
July 2008

All my respect, love yo tunes since ma childhood, bless

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zigitup wrote:
July 2008

top voice and production on this tune

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pacbaby wrote:
July 2008

botta give gregory some mad love

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shylinboyux wrote:
June 2008

nice slow relaxing clear sounds...

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runabeat wrote:
May 2008

The Mighty Sparrow will be appearing at The Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HX, England on 19th July 2008 at 8pm. The show is called 'Soca Invasion' and other artistes include the Jamesy P and Shurwayne Winchester. More artistes to be confirmed. Tickets on sale 3rd June 2008. Call 08707 602603 or visit stellatickets.co.uk.

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gamscfc wrote:
May 2008

Cool down the pace 4 me ittle Lady jah live GREG have mercy

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Furngully wrote:
May 2008

Most certainly the cool ruler

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bbc6music wrote:
February 2008

Hey! Gideon Coe will be playing some live tracks from Gregory Isaac's 1981 Peel session next Monday on 6Music. The show runs from 10pm-1am but you can listen again on the website up to 7 days afterwards. Here's the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/gideon_coe/ Have a listen!

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[deleted-user] wrote:
December 2007

Gregory rules full stop.
dubhead wrote:
November 2007

Universal Tribulation - it's so beautiful! Forget Night Nurse people!

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angol123 wrote:
November 2007

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