by Ron WynnJunior Reid found himself in a difficult spot when he joined Black Uhuru in 1986. He replaced Michael Rose, who had become quite popular as a longtime Uhuru contributor. Though essentially a good vocalist, Reids style was so close to Roses that he didnt establish his own identity. The group also suffered compositional difficulties and personal crisis during Reids tenure. Puma Jones left and was replaced by Olafunke. They also didnt always get quality material or support from Sly and Robbie during this period. Reid departed in 1990 and began struggling as a solo artist to fulfill his considerable potential, with releases like 1991s Long Road, 1993s Big Timer, and 1996s Listen to the Voices.