Jah Lion
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Biography
[Edit]Jamaica's Pat Francis recorded under a lot of names during the 1970s, including Jah Lion, Jah Lloyd and Black Lion of Judah, and given that his musical creations frequently centered on drug-related themes, he was sort of an early character blueprint for the flamboyant urban rappers of the late 1990s. In the mid-1960s he was a member of the Mediators, and he later scored hits with topical material like "Soldier Round the Corner," "Know Yourself Blackman" and "Killer Flour" for producer Rupie Edwards. Never afraid to reinvent himself, Francis turned toaster and DJ for tracks like "Black Snowfall" and "World Class." He tasted critical success as Jah Lion when he recorded the marvelous Columbia Colly album with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry at Perry's legendary Black Ark studio, including a striking version of the Little Willie John classic, "Fever." He became Jah Lloyd in 1978, signing a record deal with Front Line, and although songs like "Jah Lion" and "Cocaine" tried hard, they stirred up little public interest. Francis turned to production work as the 1970s ended, becoming Jah Lion again as the 1980s beckoned, and although he stayed active behind the scenes, his major recording work was behind him. Pat Francis was only 52 when he was killed in Kingston on June 12, 1999.
Collections
Title: With Nature Riddim and Once Upon Off Time Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Refreshers, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Upsetter Selection: A Lee Perry Jukebox
Genre: Reggae
Title: Roots Train - Island 50 Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Congo Beginnings, Vol. 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Scratch On The Wire
Genre: Reggae
Title: War Ina Babylon An Island Reggae Anthology - CD2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Trojan Presents: Djs (CD2)
Genre: Reggae
Featuring albums
Title: Reggae Greats: Lee "Scratch" Perry
Artist: Lee Scratch Perry
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dub
Title: The Upsetter Selection: A Lee Perry Jukebox
Artist: Lee Scratch Perry
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin