Despite over 35 years of songwriting, singing, and guitar playing, the name Leo Hall may not be familiar to many reggae enthusiasts worldwide. This phenomenon is not uncommon for numerous Jamaican artists who achieve local acclaim but struggle to gain international recognition. Known also as Leroy Hall, Leo Hall is one such artist whose contributions have remained largely overlooked for decades. It is unfortunate, as this seasoned singer has produced a substantial catalog of quality music throughout his lengthy career, as showcased in the "Lets Dub It Up Collection," a compilation CD featuring original recordings from 1973 to 1996.

Hall's journey began in 1973 when he stepped into the renowned Black Ark studio in Kingston's Washington Gardens to record his debut track. Under the guidance of producer Lee Perry, Hall was accompanied by notable session musicians: Basil 'Benbow' Crarey on drums, Aston 'Familyman' Barrett on bass, Gladstone Anderson on piano, and Tomlin Mill on guitar from the now-defunct Mighty Falcons. During this session, he recorded "My Neighborhood," produced by Horace Hanlan and Danny Breakenridge, which was released on Tommy Cowan's Top Ranking label. This track exemplifies the distinctive Black Ark sound and remains a classic worth listening to. Subsequently, Hall recorded sporadically with Danny Breakenridge for the Upstairs Music label, although songs like the remarkable "No Place To Hide," the poignant "Preacher Man," and the solid "Wake Up" remained unreleased until now.

In 1975, Hall recorded the iconic "Let Dub It Up" at Harry J Studio, produced by Bob Andy and Geoffrey Chung, and released on the Zig Saw label for Sound Track Records. While the song did not propel Hall to success, it became a hit for D. Sharp in London, who covered it in 1980, leading to a #1 spot on the British Reggae Charts and elevating the prominence of D. Sharp and his label. Meanwhile, Hall continued to create new music, and in 1977, he released the impactful single "People Bawling (Babylon Is Falling)," produced by Upstairs Music and arranged by B.B. Seaton on the Village label.

Around 1979, Hall teamed up with Vinton Roberts, a former bass player with Cedric "Im" Brooks & The Light Of Saba, and James Samuel, a former member of Desmond Dekker & The Aces, to form a vocal trio called Shakas. The group recorded several tracks for percussionist and producer Harry T, which were released on his African label. They produced one LP, "Anytime," along with a few singles for Upstairs Music, including "Rockers From Shakas," before disbanding.

Continuing his solo career, Hall released the single "Don't Give Up On Love," before collaborating with his neighbor Marcel 'Toen-I' Salmon to form the duo I'N'I. Together, they recorded a CD in 1996 titled "Rocking Time" for Upstairs Music, featuring the track "It's Not An Easy Road." This song effectively concludes the valuable collection, which preserves many hard-to-find and previously unreleased recordings of Leo Hall, albeit some were sourced from vinyl.