Personnel includes: Dennis Brown, Big Youth (vocals). Engineers: Errol Thompson, Syd Bucknor, Joe Gibbs. Recorded at Randy's Studio 17 and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica; Chalk Farms, London, England. Includes liner notes by Chris Wilson. Dennis Brown, "The Crown Prince of Reggae," was practically a Jamaican institution, such was his talent and cultural relevance. From his late 1960s stint as one of Coxsone Dodd's protTgTs to his 1970s work with the legendary Joe Gibbs which most fans point to as their favorite, and finally his re-emergence as dancehall superstar before his untimely death in 1999, Brown remained a vital and influential artist. This 18-track compilation gives a healthy sampling of this remarkable music, focusing not only on the usual hits but also a handful of relative rarities, like dub-heavy extended remixes of the singles "Here I Come" and "Africa." The accent is on original material, eschewing the American R&B covers Brown often included in his albums. SOME LIKE IT HOT shows Brown's range, from slinky love songs to apocalyptic visions. This is a perfect introduction for newcomers as well as an excellent collection for fans.

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Personnel includes: Dennis Brown, Big Youth (vocals). Engineers: Errol Thompson, Syd Bucknor, Joe Gibbs. Recorded at Randy's Studio 17 and Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica; Chalk Farms, London, England. Includes liner notes by Chris Wilson. Dennis Brown, "The Crown Prince of Reggae," was practically a Jamaican institution, such was his talent and cultural relevance. From his late 1960s stint as one of Coxsone Dodd's protTgTs to his 1970s work with the legendary Joe Gibbs which most fans point to as their favorite, and finally his re-emergence as dancehall superstar before his untimely death in 1999, Brown remained a vital and influential artist. This 18-track compilation gives a healthy sampling of this remarkable music, focusing not only on the usual hits but also a handful of relative rarities, like dub-heavy extended remixes of the singles "Here I Come" and "Africa." The accent is on original material, eschewing the American R&B covers Brown often included in his albums. SOME LIKE IT HOT shows Brown's range, from slinky love songs to apocalyptic visions. This is a perfect introduction for newcomers as well as an excellent collection for fans.