Michael Prophet, born Michael George Haynes in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1957, was a seminal roots reggae singer renowned for his distinctive "crying" tenor vocal style. Discovered by producer Yabby You in 1977, he debuted with "Praise You Jah Jah" and gained prominence with a rendition of The Heptones' "Fight It To The Top." His 1980 album, *Serious Reasoning*, released by Island Records, solidified his international reputation. Collaborations with producers like Henry "Junjo" Lawes led to hits such as "Gunman," reflecting his adaptability to the evolving dancehall scene. Prophet's emotive performances and socially conscious lyrics left an indelible mark on reggae music. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 60. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Prophet?utm_source=openai))