Leroy Smart interview [UNCUT]
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- One of Jamaica’s most prolific artists-- and compelling personalities-- sat down with Reggae historian Steve Barrow in 1995 to tell his no-holds-barred side of the story. And what a story. The focus, naturally, is on his 1976 hit “Ballistic Affair”, a track that perfectly captured the state of the (warring) nation, set to a powerful new take on the “College Rock” rhythm. He extemporises, philosophises, defines a “don”, and gives his version of a notorious incident.
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I was lucky enough to tour with Leroy Smart in I believe in 1980 or 81 and he has stayed true to his words . I was the Singer/guitarist for a band called Melting Pot we opened for him and we were his backup band . We wrote our own material but after working with Leroy he and his music changed my life forever. He is correct that music is missing the purity and conscience that reggae had in the the early years. It was like a religious experience the beautiful vibe came directly from God thru the words we were from San Diego and Leroy taught us the real spiritual truth . Thank you Leroy Smart !
True words respect. Well said amen 🙏
I hope that Leroy has made some good achievement, mainly first like a decent home and a couple businesses,
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I first met Leroy Smart in Jamaica in 1976 and he immediately earned my respect. As a young artist he had an entourage consisting of his bredren. He was doing a performance at a festival on the Turtle Tower Beach, St. Ann's. One thing stood out about my bredren Leroy; He had a way of ensuring that he got paid. Honour and Raspect Mr. Smart.
Jah Wonderful!
I love this guy……misunderstood him in the early years….today i cannot get enough of his music. Wish him all the best as he continues on his journey.
I watch you in 1980's and 1990's even in the 2020's powerful messages in his songs ❤❤❤❤ blessings my brother respect
Representable, articulate, super talented, handsome and highly intelligent = LEROY SMART Love this man!
REALLY, ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTIST.
Trust me Sir Leroy Smart u r always be respected by many of us u r a singer of substance u have class integrity and high moral values I always admire u and how carry yourself I wish the younger generation could see this interview and take a lesson or two u r a good role model love 💕 and respect u always your message is priceless 😍
Out standing, hard working, telling it like it is ..LEROY SMART one of the greats his contribution to reggae and his skanking moves legendary..you are truly blessed. Balistic Affair.
Mr. Smart you will always be the talk of the town, and every time that I see you, me never yet feeling down. Thank you for being a wonderful part of my childhood throughout my teenage years. Waves of tranquility and blessings in abundance, my good Sir.
Yardie Ting you
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That’s an excellent point! That’s why Bob opened his own studio and had his own producers!!! Many “REDUCERS & MIS-MANAGERS!!! Selfish people who treat Artists badly!!! That’s why Artists Must have their own Lawyers!!! Handle their own Royalties!!!
We love our legends Leroy, Alton, John etc etc. Be blessed my brother. Well spoken.
Bless up Don.Smart.....give thanks fi di reasoning ....beg yuh two a di apple dem nuh....since noone else naah beg...and uunu naah get none...bless ❤❤❤❤❤di I dem self....Ballistic Affair!!!!!!
Legend!! The best of us! If you dont play a piece a Mr Smart in you party..you party or you dance noh ready. His music says it all. The People know it and that is all that matters.💣💣💣💣
I has one word for Leroy Smart. I love you although we never met💝! You music is an inspiration to my life. "Ballistic afair" Lots of respect to you! May the love of God bless and guide you with long life, good health, peace of mind and a smooth journey for the rest of your life!
Give thanks for this historical interview with the 'DON' Leroy Smart.. He does not get the due credit he deserves as a singer, songwriter, and performer...
I NEVER KNEW TV that's so damn truth.he has song some good songs over the year.he is a true legend and icon.and pays his dues very well in the music undustry.he should be more recognized.and he is still looking the same.'A DE truth man.badness no pay.'
I NEVER KNEW
Regea
Some ah talk bout friend, big tune by Leroy Don Smart, bless up Mr. Smart!
So brilliant and eloquent. Love so Smart!
Big respect to this man. Fantastic voice and talent.You is the Don .
Nuff blessing to you the reall Don
This man LeRoy smart is one of the realist the original Don when grope of us always walking up and down from studio to study he always given us money and educate us not to spend money and smoking he said if he was a smoker he went have.money to give us all some them who a million year today a whole a Mr smart money they beg him and bank it off me.just a realize say a that them used to do. Big up. Mr.smart you is a great man .
I used to enjoy his songs when I was growing up. He is very persistent and inspirational!🎸🎶🙏
Yeah I remember ballistic affairs when I was youth I always watch where it's at every Saturday to see these artists especially Leroy Smart was one of my fav to see perform live those days Jah bless
Leroy Smart did some of the best songs in the 70's i remember living in Jones town hearing him along with Cornel Campbell & other great singers.
My name is SMART too but you re the Don of Don's thanks for the truth and beauty. Respect
Powerful Singing at the end🔥🇯🇲🎶🙏
One don no boy can’t tell mi nothing ☝🏽💯🔊🔥🔥🔥
Leroy Smart the Don. Nuff respect!
One love Mr Smart and I am very proud to see Jamaican artists stand up and let these outrageous killers destroying our beautiful island,it’s sad!
What an ambassador of the craft. always presents himaelf well.
My favourite singer his songs sill give me goose bumps after listening him for over 25 years
lemmieatit are you fo real?
One of my favourite singers ever
Big up . These music should play with world and wide. Yes God bless you .God never help him self .Amen jah jah
my favorite singer of all time in reggae music
As for me Leroy is the Don. An will always B this man created his own style an no one can take it from him.
Oh by the way u r my brother favorite artist of all times and u r one of mine I am going to send this interview him and some others love 💕 and these younger artist should listen to u
Respect to d Don. Mr. Leroy Smart. Well spoken like d true Don e is. Blessed Love to all d sufferer's who made something of their lives. It's how u live, not where u live.
An icon, great legend back when music was music. Where has reggae/dancehall gone.
love you Leroy Smart good conscious li risks everytime.
P.s. your music was the best thing that happen in our generation, including others musician along side you. Never again can those days and time can return. Dancehall was magic. Place one would plan to go without hesitation. Love ya!
Real talk, some of these filthy songs is corrupting the youths and the country. Well spoken Leroy
Bless up Leroy !
Leroy Smart it was a good interview,I shared the same sentiment about your views about the producers robbing the singers back in those days.Saying that the song is no good,then months after it was on the streets playing everywhere.That is why there was a conflict between the singers, and the producers back in those days.You are one of my singer,I know of a fact that people useto a lot of bullshit against you.But I like the way you keep your head above the water, just keep doing your thing.
Leroy Smart just said this himself: Respect to the Great Don, Bob Marley.
Iove nuff love ❤️🙏
Real man that the singer 🔥🔥🔥🎉
The original Article Don! Big up for the post! Great singer, so many classic tunes.
Very Very unique voice one of my favorite singer not to mention his dancing movies.
Real artiste Mr Leroy Smart
Who still watching? 4am n I cant go to sleep bcaz I start watching. First of all....put the music aside for a bit. WHERE ARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE? WHERE ARE THE YOUNG GUNMEN? UNNO HEAR HOW THIS BIG MAN HAVE MANNERS?? Gracious me. The man brought up good. Young people, older folks are very important even if they cannot explain themselves to the fullest.....we are educated so we can process it and understand it.
Mr(Leroy one of a Kind Smart),a lot of your music played at the Tropics night club (Dumfries Road, in Kingston), not sure I did any justice to the spelling of that word but I used to be a patron there. Singers like you are the pinnacle of reggae, dance hall and lovers rock. It's the envied combination of a Genre ( Jamaican Music Hat trick)uncommonly mastered by most Jamaican entertainers and to which you continuously dominate. Anyone can go on stage be a jumping Jack and make noise.I am amazed so many Jamaicans find that kind of activity on stage entertaining but I have never been one of the masses. On Stage, "I rate good vocals, its presentation and performance" as compared to disgusting noise and an avalanche of bullshit.There was once a time in Jamaica when there were so many great artist like yourself that there was no need to filter today's audio and digital input as conscious people do.True entertainers today in my opinion are a dying breed and should be preserved like a specie going extinct: Message to Mr Smart >>>>>>> Big Salute
Well said!
Best song by a great Jamaican Icon, Leroy Smart. The old politicians in Jamaica brought all this destruction and division to our country.
Many wrongs have been done on many artists with bad money dealings with producers! This story has been said by many big artists i.e. Dennis Brown, Toots, etc...
Big up to u Mr Smart the first time I met you I was working at the Regal Theater and u came to see the manager Mr. George B Wallace Mr Happy Chung Mr. Winston Chung their father and another brother was in control of the Regal theater u really brought back some good memories
Great interview Don smart.Ballistic. affairs is on of my favorite all time tune large up mi breda.
I like how he is well spoken...and conscious
Well spoken Leroy. They have gone astray, they have no love in their soul.
You are a great singer.
PALM Pictures thanks for putting these interviews up for all us reggae music lovers of stars and producers here and those no longer with us.Raspect to the max.Tell dem Leroy nuff producer out deh a rip arf artist.I wonder if a Don Letts a ask some a di questions inna di back ground deh??:-D
Teri Gee yes respect to palm.for these videos.
Big Respec to The Don Leroy Smart.
Nuff respect Leroy Don Smart, you are one of my roll model.
mr smart nuff respect for this interview
Listen carefully! Consciousness ! Respect due ! Large up Leroy Smart 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
A legend right there.
Dancehall to me is a natural progression. Our music has evolved from mento to ska to rock steady to dub to dancehall, and we can go back to anyone of them at anytime.
Good it's called rediscovering your past identity. The same goes for all genres of music, even pop, rock and R&b
Nuff respect to mr. Smart nice to hear you clear up what happened between you and count shelly back in the day I remember hearing about it
a real legend 👍🇯🇲
Leroy Smart Izzy Powerhouse Don. Beeg ups and nuff respect.
One of the best interviews .you ar the reel Dan.
Nuff respect Mr Smart 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💖💖💖
Great to hear him talk as well as his singing 😎
big respect to the Don, great artist from JA
Very best comments, is Reggae Clean up. Good talks Man Respect. Somemany wrong Music in Our Reggae.
But , We Root men and women. Will never let it Die.
Respect Sir Leroy Smart
DON SMART I MAN LOVE THE INTERVIEW OUT A VIEW LONG LIVE DON SMART..
mr smart bless up your music will always live on
Real authentic Mr smart big up
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Best of the best Leroy don smart
Mama Liza...i love ur daughter..i love his voice..big up Mr. Smart.
Yes, Leroy Smart!!!! Lay down de law. What I would pay to come to and old school concert with him as the main artist.❤🙏🏾🌄😎✊🏽
Dead stamp of my life time friend from Jamaica school of art Mr Carlton Bryan
This is why I love RUclips, Big up Palm
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I was introduced to Leroy Smarts singing style through his tune "pride and ambition"
With big youth toasting . I used to try and practice that style of singing on my cassette and recorder 😄- also "God helps the man" Those days have gone but the tunes and memories remain. Nice to remeber🙏🏽🙏🏽
Yeah man, mr.Smart .uplift the art
guidance and protection Leroy smart
Honour 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I use to listen to Mr Leroy smart songs when I was a little girl
Leroy smort will always be the dan cherish the good thoughts 💭 because the Gods are thoughts collector it connot be undone yeah man it go so smile king 👑❤❤❤,
Yeah man!Leroy Wise ...original Don!
Leroy Smart Roots Reggae
Leroy Smart should put out an album with his dancehall songs instead of conscious albums all the time.
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Word sound and power from Leroy smart on shame and pride Simply one of the greatest tunes of all time with a pounding beat , bass , horns & his superb vocal deliver Always on my playlist .Today much of the reggae which folk use interchangeably with term dancehall lacks that heavy pounding bass and drum beat riddim
Respect to the Don the real Don
Don Smart a great icon of reggae music. Did so much hit song, he don't get the credit by this generation really. I remember my father jamming on the turntable to some Don Smart, real skanking music.
NOOKA fsjjfssijv gu
BlessUp King!!!!!!!
big up u self Leroy Smart
I have to say, I have not seen a standard of English like the publisher's written information/description, for eons. I do not get it from online newspapers, other online articles or members of the public who use the internet for replying, presenting and commenting.
Leroy Smart is the "Don", he is the "Talk of the town ", no "ballistic affairs " on his compound, through him a "Lover boy" the girls won't leave him alone, him have to leave some of them at his "Daddy's home ". www.reggaezon.com
This 1995 🤔 REMEMBER WHEN I SAID THAT JAMAICANS WERE ALWAYS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE MUSIC?? The 90s became the glory days In the 2000
Very concious.