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Eric Baritone: The Voice of the Hidden Street
The Early Years in Trenchtown
Eric Chambers, who would later adopt the stage name Eric Baritone, was born in 1955 in the vibrant, yet tough district of Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica. Unlike most Reggae artists of his time, Eric grew up with a passion for storytelling and poetry, alongside the inevitable roots of Reggae and Ska. His youth was marked by observing social inequality—the "sufferahs" (sufferers)—a theme that would later become central to his work.

As a young man, Eric sang in local sound systems under the name "Street Poet." His vocal style was notably deep and resonant, hence the nickname that would later become his permanent stage name: Baritone. His voice was rawer and more focused on lyrical dexterity than the sweeter, more harmonious sounds of Rocksteady. He possessed a remarkable ability to weave complex emotions and social critique into the rhythm of the one-drop beat.

The Breakthrough in the 'Winteh Siti'
In the late 1970s, Eric emigrated to London to pursue his musical dreams. The transition was shocking; he traded the scorching heat of Kingston for the 'winteh siti' (winter city) of London. Here, working as a night watchman in Brixton, he became deeply inspired by the street figures and the loneliness he saw—echoes of the poverty back in Jamaica.

His breakthrough came unexpectedly in 1982. Inspired by the songs sung by English street musicians, he decided to adapt the folk song "Streets of London" by Ralph McTell. He translated the lyrics directly into a deep, emotional Patois, giving the song a new, raw urgency that perfectly matched his deep, sonorous voice.

His version, titled "Street a London," was no simple cover. Featuring a heavy, minimalist dub bassline, wailing saxophone lines, and his haunting Patois vocals, it became an anthem for the Jamaican diaspora and the forgotten minorities in the UK. The iconic lines:

"Soh weh mek yuh a tell mi seh yuh lanely / An' seh fi yuh di son nu shain?"
(So why do you tell me that you're lonely / And say that for you the sun doesn't shine?)

resonated deeply and helped the single reach the top 20 of the UK Reggae Charts, firmly establishing Eric Baritone.

Legacy and Later Life
Following the success of "Street a London," Eric Baritone released two more critically acclaimed albums: Doti and Pride (1985) and Concrete Jungle Psalms (1990). His style remained true to his roots: a heavy, political Reggae infused with social commentary. He was known for his uncompromising approach, which limited his commercial success but cemented his reputation as a lyrical giant and the voice of the working class.

Eric Baritone returned to Jamaica in the late 1990s, where he spent his days coaching young artists in using Patois as a powerful tool for social expression. Although he passed away in 2012, he remains a legendary figure. His "Street a London" symbolizes the fact that the "lanely" (lonely) figures exist on every street in the world, and that true Reggae music will always give a voice to the voiceless.

Eric Baritone - Streets of London

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