Keith Poppin - Envious

A former member of harmony groups Winston And The Robins and The Rocking Horse, the man born Keith Smith enjoyed a string of successful solo singles during the early-to-late-70s.

In 2012 the Jamaican Observer recognised Keith Poppin among the 50 persons who made significant, yet unheralded, contributions to the country’s culture.

He began his career at Studio One, and went on to work with producers such as Lloyd Campbell, Phil Pratt, Keith Chin, Tony Robinson, Winston Riley, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and others.

'Envious' is his best-selling and best-known album and features a star-studded line-up of musicians: Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare, Ansel Collins, Lloyd 'Gitsy' Willis, Radcliffe 'Dougie' Bryan and others.

Apart from Mick Jagger and Peter Tosh himself, Keith Poppin was the only artist to be signed to Peter Tosh’s Intel Diplo label.

“the wide vocal range and characterful, complex voice of Keith Poppin seemed to bring the sounds of rural Jamaica and the American soul into one place.” Angus Taylor — World A Reggae

“Keith’s still poppin’” Jamaica Observer — Jamaica Observer

Label: Aggroroots Records
Format: Vinyl LP
Cat No: AGGROROOTS003
Estimated Release Date: 18 December 2026
Genre / Style: Reggae / Roots Reggae

Tracklist

1. Mother In Law
2. Envious
3. Fed Up
4. Never Let The Fire Burn
5. Bye Bye Babe
6. How Long
7. Just A Matter Of Time
8. Remember Darling
9. If I Had Only Taken The Time
10. If You Need Me