A Heartbeat That Resonates: Ghetto Priest's Favourite Albums | Page 2 of 14 | The Quietus

Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

1. The Jackson 5Third Album

This album by the Jackson 5 takes me right back to my youth, growing up in Stoke Newington in North East London. In those days anything the Jacksons did was an inspiration. However, one particular track on this album that spoke to me on many levels was ‘I’ll Be There’.

I suppose being an only child, listening to this song brought a kind of reassurance – Beyond Flesh! I was even modeled after Michael Jackson by my mum. From boyhood to manhood, my mum never let anyone touch my hair! I’m not trying to be too melancholy or chime in violins here but it was an important album for me.

PreviousNext Record

Don’t Miss The Quietus Digest

Start each weekend with our free email newsletter.

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

If you’ve read something you love on our site today, please consider becoming a tQ subscriber – our journalism is mostly funded this way. We’ve got some bonus perks waiting for you too.

Subscribe Now