Lee "Scratch" Perry, born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, was a towering figure in the world of reggae music. Renowned for his pioneering techniques in the production of dub music, Perry’s influence on the genre is immeasurable. He began his musical journey in the 1950s, working with some of Jamaica's most prominent producers before establishing his own legendary Black Ark studio in the early 1970s. It was at Black Ark where Perry would produce for and collaborate with artists like Bob Marley & The Wailers, Max Romeo, Junior Murvin, and the Heptones, profoundly shaping the sound of reggae music.

Throughout his career, Lee "Scratch" Perry was tireless in his innovation, crossing into various musical styles and often leading the pack in avant-garde production techniques. His body of work expands across seven decades, characterized by a spirit of experimentation and a signature use of reverb and echo effects that created his unique soundscapes. Although Perry passed away on August 29, 2021, his legacy continues to live on through an extensive discography. Among his later releases are titles such as the reflective "Heaven," the expansive "Remix the Universe" series, the celebratory "Routes," and the eclectic "Lee "Scratch" Perry's Guide to the Universe," all of which showcase his never-ending desire to reinvent and re-imagine the world of music, confirming his status not just as a reggae legend, but as an enduring innovator in global music.

Genres

Dub

Reggae

Roots Reggae

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Latest Release

Our Lives (Dubversive Mix)

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Single - Released June 14, 2024