The Don Speaks: A Leroy Smart Retrospective

I’ve been locked in with Leroy from the moment I heard Ballistic Affair as the needle hit vinyl and exploded out of my childhood bedroom stereo decades ago - the infectious groove and his vocal delivery, raw pleading, captured my attention and hasn’t let go since. He is a once-in-a-generation voice that, after 50 years, still resonates with young and old and will get your head nodding and feet moving.

The Backstory Leroy Smart isn’t just another reggae singer—he’s one of the most fearless and outspoken voices to ever rise from Kingston’s music scene. Known as “The Don,” his career blends social commentary, streetwise bravado, and timeless melodies.

 

PLAYLIST

1. Leroy Smart - Mother Lisa

2. Leroy Smart, Big Youth - Pride And Ambition (Extended)

3. Leroy Smart - Life Is a Funny Thing

4. Leroy Smart - Wreck up My Life

5. Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair

6. Leroy Smart - We Want to Go Home

7. Leroy Smart - Jah Is Mighty

8. Leroy Smart - Badness No Pay

9. Leroy Smart - Badness Don't Pay (45 Edit)

10. Leroy Smart - Africa

11. Leroy Smart - Mr. Smart

12. Leroy Smart - Friday Night

13. Leroy Smart - Party Time Rock

14. Leroy Smart - No Love

15. Leroy Smart - Jah Almighty

16. Leroy Smart - Beautiful Rainbow

17. Leroy Smart - No Check Babylon God

18. Leroy Smart - Jah Jah Forgive Them