Hopeton Brown, better known as Scientist, is a prodigious figure in the world of reggae dub music. Born on April 18, 1960, in Kingston, Jamaica, he gained his famous moniker due to his forward-thinking approach and technical prowess in the recording studio. Fascinated by electronics from a young age, Scientist found his calling at the legendary Studio One, Jamaica's first black-owned recording studio, where he apprenticed under the tutelage of the revered engineer King Tubby. His adeptness earned him a position as the main engineer at the influential Channel One studio by the time he was 20, where he mixed for a plethora of top-tier reggae artists.

In the 1980s, Scientist's innovative style, characterized by his use of the mixing desk as an instrument to manipulate sound and create spacey, atmospheric effects, propelled him to international acclaim. His groundbreaking work includes albums such as "Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires" and "Scientist Wins the World Cup," which are held in high regard. In recent years, Scientist has continued to evolve and experiment. He is active in collaborations across genres, remix projects such as "I Dreamt We Spoke Again (The Scientist Remix)," and producing full-length experimental dub albums like "The Scientist Dub Landing" and "Heavy Metal Dub." Through his ongoing ingenuity and influence, Scientist maintains an esteemed place in the annals of dub reggae music while shaping its future soundscape.

Genres

Dub

Reggae

Roots Reggae

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Scientist

Single - Released September 9, 2024