Barrington Ainsworth Levy (born 30 April 1964) [1] is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. Levy was born in Clarendon, Jamaica.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, as a youngster, Barrington Levy formed the Mighty Multitude with his cousin Everton Dacres. They started off playing the sound systems and cut their first single, “My Black Girl,” in 1977. All of 14, Levy broke out his own the next year and recorded his debut solo single, A Long Time Since We Don’t Have No Love.”

Barrington Levy Mix - Best Of Barrington Levy - Reggae Lovers Rock & Dancehall (2018) A selection of hits from the only and only Barrington Levy, one of Reggae music's Legends....

Jan 30, 2025 · Barrington Levy's outstanding career as a top-class reggae vocalist began more than two and a half decades ago. Called reggae's 'Mellow Canary' by virtue of his strong, pure vocal style, he's renowned as the first original singer …

Jan 30, 2025 · In preparation for the dance, Barrington Levy, already a rising star on the Jamaican music scene, recorded a special acetate track for Volcano Sound. The performance that night left an indelible mark on attendees, laying a rock-solid foundation for Levy’s career.

Oct 26, 2022 · Sitting in a hotel room at the Hotel Four Seasons in Upper Kingston, Levy is relaxed and engaging, and pulls no punches whether he is discussing his career or railing against the state of reggae in Jamaica.

Sep 28, 2024 · Barrington Ainsworth Levy, born on April 30, 1964, in Clarendon, Jamaica, is a renowned Jamaican reggae artist. He began his musical journey by forming a band called the Mighty Multitude with his cousin, Everton Dacres. In …

6 days ago · Barrington Levy first burst onto the reggae scene in early 1979. Very young and very precocious, he was one of the first artists to transfer the live excitement of the dancehall, both its joyous, upbeat celebrations and its sombre, brooding introspection, straight to record. Over the ensuing years, his music has continued to grow and mature ...

Barrington Levy's outstanding career as a top-class reggae vocalist began more than two and a half decades ago. Called reggae's 'Mellow Canary' by ... read more

Barrington Levy, the most important and best-admired vocalist to emerge from the early dancehall movement, discusses his past, present and future.