Biography:
Junior Reid found himself in a difficult spot when he joined Black Uhuru in 1986. He replaced Michael Rose, who had become quite popular as a longtime Uhuru contributor. Though essentially a good vocalist, Reid`s style was so close to Rose`s that he didn`t establish his own identity. The group also suffered compositional difficulties and personal crisis during Reid`s tenure. Puma Jones left and was replaced by Olafunke. They also didn`t always get quality material or support from Sly and Robbie during this period. Reid departed in 1990 and began struggling as a solo artist to fulfill his considerable potential, with releases like 1991`s Long Road, 1993`s Big Timer, and 1996`s Listen to the Voices.
