LLoyd Coxsone - Coxsone Outernational Sound System UK Creator - His_Story - PROFILES

Lloyd Coxsone, a tall slim man whose angular features are framed by a crown of locks, Lloyd Coxsone is an articulate and outspoken representative of the sound system fraternity in the U.K. Born in Morant Bay, a town in south-eastern Jamaica and the capital of the parish of St. Thomas, located about 25 miles east of Kingston, the capital.
Lloyd Coxsone's collection of Jamaican music boast an unrivalled selection of music. Coxsone Outernational Sound system was the first UK system to play dub, they set the pace in equipment and pioneered the use of echo, reverb, equaliser, and also in paving the way for a sound system such as Shaka to take sound to a new dimension, creating atmosphere out of rhythmic weight and effects. Sound system has come a long way since the days of Lloyd the Matador when upon asking an electronics man named Fred to build him a 600 watt amp, Coxsone was greeted with: “You must be fucking crazy. With a rare library of music, the creative ability to “present” reggae music and the teamwork which has ensured that Coxsone Outernational Sound has for over a decade been the sound against which all others are judged is its founder, Lloyd Coxsone. With his surname borrowed from one of Jamaica's leading sound system operators and producers, Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. Lloyd Blackford operated his own Coxsone Sound system in London from 1965 through to the 1980s, gaining a residency in the 1970s at the Roaring Twenties club in Carnaby Street.
In the early 1970s he began working as a Producer, having success with one of the early Lovers Rock hits, Louisa Mark's "Caught You in a Lie"; Lloyd Coxsone is credited with paving the way for lovers rock by incorporating soul records into his sound system sets. In the mid- and late-1970s he launched his own Safari, Tribesman and Outernational labels. Among his best-known works as a Producer are two dub albums released in 1975 and 1982 - King of the Dub Rock and King of the Dub Rock part 2. These mixed his own productions featuring musicians such as Matumbi with rhythms produced in Jamaica by Gussie Clarke, with the second album also featuring mixes by Scientist. His other productions included the debut single by Levi Roots. In the mid-1980s, Coxsone took a back seat with his sound system, allowing younger men such as Blacker Dread to take a leading role.
Lloyd Coxsone went into semi-retirement in the late 1980s, but later returned to the sound system circuit with his Sir Coxsone the Outernational system. He was paid tribute by I Roy on the single "Lloyd Coxsone Time".
Speaking on behalf of over 500 sound systems in the UK, Lloyd calls for more respect from Jamaicans for his and other sounds’ work during times of open racism and police brutality. He cites Bob and Marcia, Ken Boothe, Bob Marley and Dennis Brown as artists he and his colleagues helped up the British charts. He also disparages the proliferation of dub specials baring selectors’ names as a “gimmick”. This is a very informative 'no holds' barred interview from UK sound system pioneer who has never sought and never got any credit for the work he so diligently put into the reggae music business. From boosting reggae music sales to breaking out new artists into the business, Lloyd Coxsone trods on without no for being credited for his work. History cannot lie....Foundation sound system owner. "We honour you"...

[@glenvalfox5998]

In the days of Black Wax Records in Hanworth Birmingham,Sir Coxone was recognised as the number 1 reggae sound System in England.I have only ever spoke to him once at the Brixton Town Hall in London.For some reason l don't think, the Government knew about him,but to all the Jamaicans in those days, he was the number 1.Maby if he had thought about playing or got one of his DJs to play is music on the radio,he would have got an MBE,He definitely deserve one

[@punanny123]

Been a fan since 1981. Remember being at a few big Coxsone v Saxon dances way back, He has reggae in his DNA.

[@harolddottin10]

Sir Sir Lloyd Coxsone voice stronger than a lion inna Zion, dat mean d ital is extremely vital.

[@reggaeflex]

A Big amount of Raspect to my long time Bredren the great Lloyd Coxsone one of the few sound system pioneers I have much Raspect for. Honour and Raspect Lloydie.💚💛💖💖💛💚

[@RandyRichards1969]

One of the Nicest Elder you can ever meet king Lloydie Coxsone 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@michelpalmot6059]

Yes good thank for the big man jah blessed you more life more love more happiness more power be blessed all the time. 🙏🇬🇫💡

[@marklawrence1140]

Simply iconic.Sir Coxsone what a great guy.

[@lenroycalnick3016]

Yes! Nuff Respect!! Dem man deh was de human internet dem daayz deh. Who took on to the Reggae MuZic and cabled it around the world. Sir Coxsone Nuff R!

[@tonyhenryvii9202]

Four Aces Dalston ,smoke filled low ceiling, Gregory Isaacs & Dennis Brown raving in the Crowd, Coxsone at his best.

[@kuntavibration3092]

Big Respect Sir Coxone.....heart a love

[@georgeroper6179]

Lloyd Cozsone is one of my hero's. Hopefully will get to see him a couple more times this year

[@andrewjones882]

Beautiful human, what a voice and history. Nice interview

[@staneychampaonie4434]

Congratulations Rasta keep the flag high we Born wid music in a wi blood we a Jamaican mi still have some a your sound cds wid early bee them bad Rasta up top

[@blissfulwillsun60]

Love and light 💛💚🇬🇳🇬🇭🇯🇲🙌🏽👏👍🏽

[@Osman-mj5rf]

Bless to sister the brother talking is journey it's free style chat

[@beatmages]

coxsone classic sound..hats off.

[@bassirousam6517]

Rasta africain C'est un plaisir d'écouter l'esprit de Rasta Jamaïque Nous y sommes ensemble en vie C'est le midi de la nouvelle vie de l'esprit

[@beewa8840]

Words of wisdom from an esteemed elder. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@mshomefire]

Great interview gave sir coxson a chance to flow his history.

[@warriorkingagony6035]

From mi a youth mi a listen this man

[@BrianRamseysg01]

Respect Sir Coxson !

[@bobizes2892]

*Rastafari Kedamaw'e Haile Selassie I JAH Almighty First.. Judah is worthy to be praised...Selah... Negusa Negas...pure guide & uplift Mr. Ras Lloydie Coxsone...everliving life positive vibrationz...Ababa Jon Hoy izes ites Fariver...AM-Meyn & Ameyn...*

[@lifewithrachy2024]

Bless up was such an inspiration, growing up seeing bro Simeon.. such a lovely man I'm teacher daughter ❤💛💚

[@francocrescenzo5023]

I m pleased to have visited Island Studio in London with Lloyd Coxsone thanks to, you are Great

[@realrockproducts]

I would like to visit that studio when I visit

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work

[@fitzroyfacey7742]

Educational fi real...Gwarn Lloydy Coxsone!! Well done Paulette and Ladrick of Five Eyes TV!!

[@johnemerick5860]

I love his hat! 🎩subbed

[@calvinclarke7990]

Coxon sound is the badest sound around forever👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏😃😃

[@kingsleybrown5110]

No badder than king sterograph king stur guv

[@Simeonital]

100% agree that certain producers shouldn't produce certain music

[@truthhitman7473]

Lloyd looks good for his age. Bless !

[@ameard9801]

Can your MOM say the same ?

[@a.v.london1952]

@@ameard9801You have bad energy!..... 😔

[@Simeonital]

Time to reside in Africa, our Mother Land. The peacefulness of Ghana for me. Had enough of the bloodshed and violence in JA especially after my 1st cousin was shot for no reason out there

[@1da2vi3e]

my brother was there watching and learning from this man

[@VBForbes]

Sir - I met THE SLICKERS in Morant Bay in 1973 and would love to be able to get them theor proper credit - they are very overlooked. ONELOVE

[@MarkAnderson-em2oz]

Foundation crew live on original bigman circle. Musicians who love music fe REAL.FOUNDATION MOVEMENT...... ..

[@MarkAnderson-em2oz]

Outta inna national sounds Sir coxon bring.......🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@neilb4040]

Uncle loydd big up

[@valashley1899]

Number 1 big up coxsone 👍🏾

[@MrNanah38]

The interviewer is very patronizing with some of her questions. " so why are you hear if you dont like it here" It's called culture shock. Most people dont like a new place that they migrated to at first till you get use to it. Sometimes you never get use to it. Big up to St Thomas man.

[@angeloelimelech6346]

But she did a good job.

[@mrfeenix1]

nice !!

[@tesfamikealselassie5785]

Yes u JAH Greates JamRock Historical Sounds +++🍹

[@Deco_2k]

Foundation Sound!

[@stereo5soundsystem]

Icon 💯✅

[@BionicRasta]

This must be an old interview from 2010 as he speaks of retirement in 2011 on his birthday. Since then he came forward & called out David Rodigan.

[@annmcdonald7713]

what did he say about David?

[@BionicRasta]

@@annmcdonald7713 The interview is found at this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX68npdql5mVgas The initial contention stemmed from the claim that Rodigan is the godfather of Reggae music, but in fairness to Rodigan he did not make that claim, it was a title a journalist attributed to him when he gave an interview but Rodigan could have corrected them. However the beef goes further than that. For years there has been bad blood between some British Reggae producers, artists, soundmen & Rodigan. They say he is a charlatan & exploits Reggae for his own personal gain, hence the nickname Rob'n'gone. Mikey Dread also claims that Rodigan used one of his tapes with trademark jingles as his own to get a job at the BBC. see www.trakmarx.com/2005_04/04_mikey_dread.htm

[@derekmullings1507]

Yes I remember that interview, where Lloyd admitted that Shaka used to give him trouble.

[@nufferville]

Nuff raspec!

[@velvelineugbomah9484]

I remember Duke RIED

[@wkwhiteknght2223]

Coxsone sound ORIGINAL it’s about your passion for the music Coxon sound is known all round the world it’s legendary you Gotta keep the music going because if it wasn’t for people like this you wouldn’t of had all that great fantastic music And when you do something you love and it’s your passion it doesn’t even feel like work and if you can get paid for it it’s even better Respect ✊🏻

[@hodgemoss]

Bo selecta wicked

[@alethawright4050]

😇😎❤💎👑 the Tate Modern

[@tommyface5756]

AMAZING. BBC NEED TO DO THE SAME

[@TrueKing]

ROOTS.......

[@Simeonital]

Man has a fantastic memory. Duke Reid, what a let down. Not gonna stop me playing his music tho

[@alfrankson7826]

Coxsone you play shaka plenty times I know for fact cause I was

[@freyadonohue2417]

What is the song right at the start? I know it from my childhood, please help!

[@djs4830]

Damn that interview was bad ! Should’ve had someone who knows about reggae and its roots IF YOU DONT LIKE IT ERE WHY YOU STILL ERE LOL I THOUGHT ALF GARNETT WAS INTERVIEWING FOR A MIN!!!

[@hodgemoss]

Djs Yes me too The big man is so great he clocked when she said that his eyes glistened and then he consciously let it pass I think he is a very quick witted but quiet and patient man. How often we are spoken to in a way which is so off, either we are very forgiving or thick skinned.

[@myopinion4076]

Yes that gave me ptsd from trump statements

[@jennybrowner]

She meant no disrespect... She's asking the question because she knows some people are thinking exactly that "why are you still here?" and they would like to know the answer...it's not that she's particularly asking the question for herself, that is what an interviewer is supposed to do.

[@Simeonital]

But who is going to carry on your legacy like Flip carrying the Fat Man legacy? It would be a shame to not hear the name of a sound I've heard and raved to all my adult life any longer

[@ByronSamuelsIATOLA]

As a Young Man growing up in the 60 I've been around a lot of different song those days was a different vibe Street not like today I used to stand around and watch them play the sound late tonight as a Young Man I was inspired by the Soundsystem that one day I would have my sound system eventually I did at my home sound system Big Steer in the United States from 1983 although I do have the sound equipment I still have my records and everything never let go so I really understand where Sarcoxie coming from and talkin about really he was inspired by someone and I was inspired by someone I want to say thank you sir coxson you're a Legend Lake white Bob Marley say one good thing about music when it hits you feel no pain

[@bali2880]

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[@featuredsuccess]

What's the name of the song in the beginning?

[@angrypeoplesmiling]

It's from Coxsone, "King of the Dub Rock" album...

[@tunein8700]

Psalms 87.2 · Sir Coxsone Sound on King Of The Dub Rock Part 2 album or on the b side of Creation Steppers - Africa 12" kzbin.info/www/bejne/inTPaHaOgpxknc0 it's called Psalms 87.2 by Jah PebbLes kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2UhpKEeriEjac

[@davidchiarletti4648]

Barham EMMANUEL rd 71 sw12 ohr EMMIS DELI GATE13SW6CFCCREW

[@alfrankson7826]

There i follow small axe first then shaka. You never mention shaka, Why's that.

[@facetious1428]

Im nah gih record, im sell record....seen.

[@JayP-ct8xz]

Rockers

[@kennethdefreitas6845]

Is this the original cox one dod ?

[@angrypeoplesmiling]

No. UK Sound system Owner Operator, LLoyd Coxsone..

[@richarddavis4230]

He copy the name from coxsone dodds in Jamaica who was the big rival with Duke Reid sound then.

[@gostrum1]

Thanks for illuminating that

[@josephcairo1741]

ripped off the WAILERS, never paid them their royalties, according to Bunny's documentary

[@orchidalicia7996]

This interview lacks depth, the interviewer obviously has limited knowledge about the subject. If David Rodigan interviewed this would be on another level!

[@liverbird956]

He doesn't like England, but his still here!!