Isaiah First Prophet of Old is an album by the Jamaican musician Big Youth, released in 1978. It was produced by Devon Russell.
Critical reception
LA Weekly wrote that the album "demonstrates that [Big Youth] is better off rapping than singing." Robert Christgau praised "World in Confusion". Trouser Press noted that "the groove is steady and appealing."
Track listing
Personnel Big Youth - Main Performer, Vocals, Percussion, Rita Marley - Vocals George Fullwood - Bass Carlton "Santa" Davis - Percussion, Drums Earl "Chinna" Smith - Guitar Earl Lindo - Clarinet, Keyboards, Organ Tony Chin - Guitar Vin Gordon - Trombone Sylvan Morris - Engineer, Percussion Errol Thompson - Engineer Keith Sterling - Piano Uziah "Sticky" Thompson - Percussion Scott Morris - Percussion Judy Mowatt - Vocals Herman Marquis - Saxophone Bobby Ellis - Trumpet
Recording Recording : Harry J Studio, Kingston, Jamaica & Joe Gibbs Studio, Kingston, Jamaica Engineer : Errol Thompson
References
External links Big Youth - Isaiah First Prophet of Old at Roots Archives