June 14, 1962 – 1983
Hugh Mundell’s was one of Jamaica’s most promising young talent. Hugh’s1975 debut album “Africa Must be Free by 1983” remains a classic roots reggae recording. He was still a teenager when he teamed up with influential producer Joe Gibbs.
His first break came when he was hired as a DJ for Augustus Pablo’s Rockers sound system. Mundell also recorded several 12” singles as Jah Levi. In 1979 he took over the production of his own recordings and produced ‘Little’ Junior Reid’s debut album ‘Speak The Truth’.
What seemed likely to be a brilliant career was cut short when Mundell was shot to death while driving with Junior Reid in Kingston in 1983.
Hits include:
- “Africa Must Be Free by 1983”
- “Jah Fire”
- “Book of Life”