The Harder They Come
Ivanhoe Martin arrives at Kingston, Jamaica, lands a contract as being a reggae singer and looking for work. He records his very first song,"The Harder They Come," but after having a bitter dispute using a manipulative manufacturer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He kills some violent cops, copes bud and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his album has been topping the charts.
Released: 1972-09-01