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 !
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.
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.
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!!!
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!
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
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.'
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.
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.
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
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 .
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!
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.
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
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
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...
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.
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.
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
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🙏🏽🙏🏽
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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,
💚💛❤️POW💚💛❤️
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!
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!
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 😍
We love our legends Leroy, Alton, John etc etc. Be blessed my brother. Well spoken.
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
?Yardie Ting
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!!!
Big respect to this man. Fantastic voice and talent.You is the Don .
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!!!!!!
One of my favourite singers ever
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!
Some ah talk bout friend, big tune by Leroy Don Smart, bless up Mr. Smart!
REALLY, ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTIST.
So brilliant and eloquent. Love so Smart!
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
Nuff blessing to you the reall Don
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
My favourite singer his songs sill give me goose bumps after listening him for over 25 years
lemmieatit are you fo real?
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.
I used to enjoy his songs when I was growing up. He is very persistent and inspirational!🎸🎶🙏
What an ambassador of the craft. always presents himaelf well.
my favorite singer of all time in reggae music
My name is SMART too but you re the Don of Don's thanks for the truth and beauty. Respect
Big up . These music should play with world and wide. Yes God bless you .God never help him self .Amen jah jah
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.
Powerful Singing at the end🔥🇯🇲🎶🙏
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.
One don no boy can’t tell mi nothing ☝🏽💯🔊🔥🔥🔥
You are a great singer.
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.
Real artiste Mr Leroy Smart
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
Real man that the singer 🔥🔥🔥🎉
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!
An icon, great legend back when music was music. Where has reggae/dancehall gone.
love you Leroy Smart good conscious li risks everytime.
Leroy Smart,a great singer and inspirational brother for Jamaica and all the black diaspora 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Very Very unique voice one of my favorite singer not to mention his dancing movies.
Best song by a great Jamaican Icon, Leroy Smart. The old politicians in Jamaica brought all this destruction and division to our country.
The original Article Don! Big up for the post! Great singer, so many classic tunes.
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 .
Bless up Leroy !
mr smart nuff respect for this interview
Leroy Smart just said this himself: Respect to the Great Don, Bob Marley.
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!
I like how he is well spoken...and conscious
A legend right there.
Nuff respect Leroy Don Smart, you are one of my roll model.
Iove nuff love ❤️🙏
mr smart bless up your music will always live on
Real talk, some of these filthy songs is corrupting the youths and the country. Well spoken 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.
Great interview Don smart.Ballistic. affairs is on of my favorite all time tune large up mi breda.
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!
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
Big Respec to The Don Leroy Smart.
DON SMART I MAN LOVE THE INTERVIEW OUT A VIEW LONG LIVE DON SMART..
Leroy Smart the Don. Nuff respect!
a real legend 👍🇯🇲
Nuff respect Mr Smart 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💖💖💖
Well spoken Leroy. They have gone astray, they have no love in their soul.
Great to hear him talk as well as his singing 😎
Best of the best Leroy don smart
One of the best interviews .you ar the reel Dan.
big respect to the Don, great artist from JA
Real authentic Mr smart big up
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
Mama Liza...i love ur daughter..i love his voice..big up Mr. Smart.
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...
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
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
Leroy Smart Izzy Powerhouse Don. Beeg ups and nuff respect.
Listen carefully! Consciousness ! Respect due ! Large up Leroy Smart 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
Shout out to palm👊🏾
NOTED❗
Maximum Respect to the Don.Reggae is jah music, the little that i have great tunes.Plus many more tunes.
This is why I love TH-cam, Big up Palm
guidance and protection Leroy smart
Dead stamp of my life time friend from Jamaica school of art Mr Carlton Bryan
Yeah man, mr.Smart .uplift the art
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.
Honour 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I use to listen to Mr Leroy smart songs when I was a little girl
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Leroy Smart Roots Reggae
Yeah man!Leroy Wise ...original Don!
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🙏🏽🙏🏽
Leroy Smart should put out an album with his dancehall songs instead of conscious albums all the time.
Yes, Leroy Smart!!!! Lay down de law. What I would pay to come to and old school concert with him as the main artist.❤🙏🏾🌄😎✊🏽
I am the Don...wicked tune ...brings a good vibe
Respect to the Don the real Don
big up u self Leroy Smart
excelent, internet was really lacking a good leroy smart interview
moedemama big up mi Leroy smart from Leroy smart in Bermuda
good history respect Mr smart
Very concious.
Leroy di Don big mi artist mad
BlessUp King!!!!!!!
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