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Sugar Minott, born Lincoln Barrington Minott on May 25, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica, began his career in the music industry as a child, working as a selector for the Sound of Silence Keystone sound system. He later launched his own sound system called Gathering of Youth in his teenage years. In 1969, he formed the group African Brothers with Tony, the lead singer, and they recorded for Micron Music, which was managed by Mick Johnson and Ronny Burke. The group produced several notable tracks, including "Lead us Father," "Mystery of Nature," "Party Time," and "Righteous Kingdom," emerging from the gathering at Delacree Rd. and Delamar Ave., known as Tony Martin corner. In 1974, Sugar Minott collaborated with renowned producer Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, reviving the label after the departure of artists like John Holt, Ken Boothe, and Alton Ellis. His first hit for Studio One was "Vanity," followed by other successes such as "Mr DC," "House is not a Home," and "Hang on Natty," which culminated in his debut solo album, "Live Loving." In 1979, he left Studio One to establish his own label, which facilitated the careers of artists like Little John, Triston Palmer, Barry Brown, and Tony Tuff. Sugar Minott passed away on July 10, 2010, in St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica

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