Keith Poppin is one of the most popular reggae veterans of all time, in Jamaica. Whilst he has released albums across the world, in the U.S. and U.K., his true success has been in his home country. He started out in the seventies, when he released his first album.
Keith Poppin was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He has been making enjoyable music since the seventies, and is waiting on the release of his newest album this year! There really is no stopping him.
Keith spent most of his career touring and recording around his home town and the rest of Jamaica, these were usually sell-out shows. He has changed slightly, since very roughly cutting his 1972 LP’s. He melds certain styles of rhythm and blues with more traditional reggae sounds, to bring a unique and electrifying performance, wherever he goes.
Keith Poppin had all of his older tracks re-mastered by the audio recording legend Jerry Andrews, the man responsible for mixing most of the best reggae in the world. His albums have sold many copies in his home land, but have not usually gone on general sale in other countries. It is, however, not unusual to find ’die hard’ United States and United Kingdom collectors on eBay purchasing his work from $75 and even up to $400, or more.
The best place to buy any music by Keith Poppin is in Jamaica. If you take a vacation over there, or even live there, it is a very good idea to go and check out the world famous record shop, The Derrick Harriott Record Store, located at the Twin Gates Plaza in Kingston. They stock a huge range of Keith Poppin’s music, even lots of his older and much rarer productions.
At present, Keith Poppin has released a re-mastered compilation C.D. of his songs from 1970-1979, entitled ’Get Together’. He is releasing a new album, called ’Tough’ later on this year. Keith is even still recording new tracks every day, so look out for more records as the years progress.
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September 2nd, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Big up, big up! Gotta love Keith Poppin
Good to hear there is a new album coming out so thanks for the head up on that. Get together is a great tune.
November 26th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Good information in this post, keep up the great work. Cheers.
June 18th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Ernie B’s reggae (www.ebreggae.com) stocks ‘Get Together’ as well as his previous studio release ‘Journeys.’ Keith lives in North Carolina these days and recently celebrated his 60th birthday with family and friends. He even treated everyone to a few songs!
Blessings to each & every one of you.
December 11th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
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