For fans of 70's reggae music the deejay Big Youth stands out as one of the true giants.His beaming smile made all the more distinct by red,gold and green ruby encrusted front teeth has adorned many a bedroom wall along side fellow anti establishment icon Che Guevara.Born In Jamaica,Manley Augustus Buchanan gained his moniker Big Youth from his co workers at the Kingston Sheritan hotels due to his height and verbosity...he soon realised his skill and charisma could be used creatively and you could say the rest is history.Initally influensed by the great U'Roy he became a regular with Lord Tippertone sound system and would go on to work with all the top producers such as Prince Buster,Lee Perry and Joe Gibbs.Huge crossover success would folow with such albums as Screming Target and Hit The Road Jack.Still true to his rasta credentials 'The Youth' states...'Yes,me come inna de music as Rasta,me a de original rastaman who enter it'
Live Right was recorded late 2012 when Big Youth visited the Uk.The single was released on vinyl late Jan 2013 and became one of the best selling releases' to date for Tuff Scout.We are pleased to have such a distinguised name on the label.