Jamaican reggae singer born Lincoln Barrington Minott on May 25, 1956, in Kingston, Jamaica; died July 10, 2010. Influential dancehall and lovers-rock vocalist. Founded the Youth Promotion sound system and label in the late 1970s, mentoring artists including Garnett Silk, Tenor Saw, and Yami Bolo.
Released over 50 studio albums between Live Loving (1978) and Sugar Minott Goes Pop (2010). Best-known recordings: "Good Thing Going (We've Got a Good Thing Going)" (1981, a UK Top 5 hit) and "Vanity" (1983). Died at age 54 of heart-related illness.