Steel Pulse would like to pay tribute to a Reggae legend, Lincoln "Sugar" Minott, who tragically passed away at the age of 54 on July 10th.

Sugar was born on May 25, 1956 and was widely recognized as not only a stellar roots artist but also a pioneer of Dancehall music. He was a prolific artist, recording and releasing many classic songs from the 1970's onwards, including "Mr DC", "Vanity", "Hard Time Pressure" and many more. He worked with several of Jamaica's top producers including Sly and Robbie, Coxsone Dodd and Mikey Dread. His biggest crossover hit was a cover of "Good Thing Going" which reached number 4 in the UK pop charts in 1981.

In the late 70's Sugar formed his own label - Black Roots - and began nurturing young talent through his Youthman Promotion company. He was one of the first artists to experiment with the idea of recording fresh vocals over hit backing tracks from the 1960's, thus creating a dancehall phenomenon which is very much prevalent. In the 1980's Sugar released several songs/albums in the Lovers Rock style, which prompted him to relocate to the UK where Lovers Rock was immensely popular. He continued to record, tour and nurture talent throughout the 90's and up to recent times.

Selwyn Brown recalls a Reggae Sunsplash US tour in the mid 90's where Steel Pulse shared the bill with his band. “He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.” Brown said.

Jah Bless you Sugar, your music and legacy will live on forever and we owe you a huge debt.

We hope that you have a great day!

Bless!

Remember to go out and get the Reggae Club CD. It's been on the Billboard top 10 Reggae charts for 4 weeks and top 100 on iTunes in Childrens Music.

Thank you all who have picked up a copy and we hope that you and your children enjoy the vibe!

Bless!

May your special day be blessed spent with friends and family!

The whole Steel Pulse family would like to wish Keysha McTaggart a very Happy Birthday!

My your day be blessed!

Much Love!!!

Thank you to all of the Pulse Fans.

We love you and we are blessed!

Enjoy the trailer

Freebird Live Jacksonville Beach July 2nd.

Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina Mount Pleasant, SC July 3rd.

Summerfest Milwaukee, WI July 4th.

Higher Ground South Burlington, VT July 5th.

CANADA!!!!

Ottawa Blues Festival‎ July 7th.

BACK IN THE US

Northern Lights Clifton Park, NY July 8th.

Ticket info on the show link.

New shows will be added tomorrow too!

Bless!

With an exquisite voice and a commanding stage presence, David 'Dread' Hinds has been the voice, soul, and sprit of Steel Pulse for 35 years.

Steel Pulse continues to tour around the world and are working on their latest studio album since African Holocaust.

Hinds is the fulcrum around which the band revolves. He's written 95% of their material since day one and the body of work from Ku Klux Klan through to the latest album is enormous.

Born in Birmingham, England of Jamaican parents, Hinds grew up in a hotbed of reggae in Handsworth and shaped by events nationally and in the Caribbean, he and his band have been determined to bring their version of conscious reggae to our ears ever since. Davids son Baruch is the band's drum technician and rapper with the band.

From all of your Steel Pulse Family and fans everywhere, have a Happy Birthday Dread!

You are one of a kind and we all love and respect you!

Bless!

Big Birthday greetings to our Merchandise and Webmaster Rande who is here with us today!

BLESS!