Sound Tapes
Over the last few years more and more interest as been growing in old or vintage sound tapes. At the forefront of this trend as been the Canadian collector Dave Brown. Who probably has the largest collection of sound tapes in the world. Dave’s been collecting sound system tapes now for over twenty years. His main area of interest is Jah Love with coming up to 400 tapes from that sound alone, but also in his collection are massive amount of tapes from Jamaican sound systems like Stur Gav, Youth Promotion, Black Scorpio, Kilamanjaro, Stur Mars, Gemini, Stereophonic, Jack Ruby, King Jammys,. In fact virtually every sound system in Jamaica and beyond. More importantly Dave is interested in sharing his collection with the world. He is trading, not selling sound system tapes. And if you don’t have a tape to trade he’ll work out something. It was Dave Brown who made available the King Tubby sound system tape a couple of years ago. (The oldest sound system tape known to exist). Please write to him at:
3460 South Mill Way,
Unit 42, Miss. Ont
Canada L5L 3L9
Telephone
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Sound System Tape Write up's By Andrew Lee. If you want to trade tapes please write to
Andrew Lee: @
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CH44 5XB - UK
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Other tape traders
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Sound System Tape Stockists:
Dub Vendor (0207 223-3757),
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Bionic PO Box 4291, London, SE21 8RT
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25 of the best sound systems tapes
1975 to 1985.
1.African Roots – Lionel Town – 1983
2. Arrows – Whitfield Town
3. Black Scorpio – Spanish Town – 1985
4. Black Star – Spanish Town – 1984
5. Downbeat International – Bronx –1984
6. Emperor Faith – Temple Hall – 1982
7 .Gemini – Skateland – 1982
8. Home Town Hi Fi – Kingston 1974
9. Jah Love – Skateland – 1983
10.Jammys – Waterhouse 1985
11.Kilamanjaro – Skateland – 1982
12.King Attorney – Drewsland – 1976
13.King Majesty – Port Morant – 1983
14.King Sturgave – Spanish Town – 1983
15.Lee’s Unlimited – Kingston 1984
16.Metromedia – Kingston - 1982
17.Socialist Roots – Kingston - 19
18.Soul To Soul – Skateland - 1979
19. Stereophonic – Skateland - 1978
20.Stur Mars – St Ann’s - 1985
21.Virgo – Kingston – 1980
22.Volcano – Kingston – 1983
23.Wah Dat – Old Harbour – 1984
24. Youth Promotion – Kingston – 1985
25.Zodiac – Whitfield Town - 1983
Sound Tape Reviews March 2001
Jack Ruby - Montego Bay - St James - 1981
Bobby Culture, Yellowman, Nicodemus, Icho Candy. Selectors - Fat Jaw & Bonito.
Lawrence Lindo, better known as Jack Ruby, operated his sound system out of 1 Music Avenue in Ocho Rios. It often drew the big name deejays such as U.Brown and Brigadier Jerry, to his North Coast HQ. The big 'Supa' featured here are Nicodemus and Yellowman, but first its the lyrical skills of a Ruby regular, the late Bobby Culture, which are highlighted over the massive 'Gunman' rhythm. Dual selectors for this Montego Bay dance are Fat Jaw and Bonito, and they feature Sammy Dread tunes heavily. Over the 'Guiding Star' rhyhthm Bobby chats constructively, before Yellowman, a big star on the rise, asks for guidance from Jah. However it's the 'Yellow Fellow's' slackness lyrics which really fires up the Mo'Bat crowd. Cultural dancehall singer Icho Candy gives praises to Selassie in a rare dancehall appearance. Another top deejay of the day was 'Mr Fabulous' Nicodemus. His rough voiced rhyhtming, as featured on his 'Willie Red' storyline, always went down well in the dance. This tape is a good example of why the jack Ruby sound was probably the best known sound system based outside of Kingston.
Ray Symbolic 82 Chisholm Avenue, Kingston 1980
Ranking Joe, Lue Lepkie - Selector Jah Screw
The deejay/selector combination of Ranking Joe and Jah Screw were at their peak around the late seventies and early eighties. Firstly with the original King Sturgav and, as featured here, with the Ray Symbolic sound. Ranking Joe 'steps it in a Chisholm Ave.' displaying his trademark quick talking style, as Jah Screw draws musical selections from the likes of Barrington Levy, Horace Andy and in particular Sugar Minott. Dollars is the topic for his 'Money Man Skank' and he warns about 'Fussing And Fighting' over Sugar's 'Jah Shakey' cut 'Jah Jah Children'. Towards the end of this rare tape, frequent dancehall perfomer Lui Lepki joins the proceedings urging 'Jah Children' to unite. Not long after this session Ray Symbolic, with Screw and Joe became the first JA sound to tour England in August 1980. The three month stay was a great success but tragically in November, shortly after the return to Jamaica, the owner Ray Symbolic was killed in a Kingston car crash.
Metromedia - Tivoli Gardens, Kingston - July 1982
Peter Metro, Massive Dread, Zuzu, Papa Richie, Papa Wayne. Selector Sky Juice.
<P>Around the turn of the 80's the Metromedia sound was building a good reputation on the dancehall circuit. The main reason for their popularity was probably down to the presence of charismatic deejay Peter Metro. For his dance in Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston, Sky Juice is at the controls, as he still is today, and it's the 'Unmetered Taxi' riddim which drives Metro's connection lyrics. He's joined by the late Massive Dread, who's bubbling style was a dancehall favourite. Here he flashes his 'National Heroes' lyrics along with the hit song 'This Is Massive' Papa's Wayne and Ritchie om combiantion, trade girl lyrics and comment on the 1982 Brazilian Football Team. But it's Peter 'Pedro' Metro who shines brightest here often chatting and singing 'en espanol' at length. At he righly ssay' Jamaica Proud A Me' Metromedia's status continued to grow over they years, and although mainly a juggling sound now, Sky Juice is rated as one of the world's best selectors.
By Andrew Lee
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Sound System
Year/ Date
Venue
Artists In Order Of Appearance
Abashanti I
1994 1st May
Southend UK
& Iration Steppers
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Aces Int
1985
Port Morant
Little Harry, Styno, Jah Rubal, Moonman
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Addies
1989/Sept
Schenectady NY
Sluggy, Chuck Turner, Trevor Sparks, Bobo General, Supercat, Nardo Ranks, Little Lenny, Prof Grizzly, Dominick, Major Mackeral, Wayne Wonder, Sancho.
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Addies
1990/16th Feb
Schenectady NY
Supercat, Nicodemus, Trevor Sparks, Little T, Junior Cat, Sancho, Junior Demus
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Addies
1990/ Dec
New York
Louie Ranking, Ninjaman, Major Mackeral, Prof Nuts. Little Sasha, Tuffest
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Addies
1991/13th Sept
Brooklyn, NY
Louie Ranking, Captain Remo, Mikey Merican, Junior Cat, Junior Wilson, Sluggy
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Addies
1992/24th Jan
New York
Louie Ranking, Ninjaman, Buro Banton, Admiral Bailey, Ranking Joe, Mikey Jarrett
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Addies
1992/10th July
Savanna La Mar
Ricky General, Dicky Ranking, Peter Metro, Ninjaman, Junior Demus
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Addies
+ Downbeat
1994/ Oct
Brooklyn, NY
Brul Back, Mikey Jarrett, Tuffest, Lone Ranger, Sister Charmaine, Screechie Dan, Brigadier Jerry,Ranking Joe, Louie Culture, Sluggy, Sister Carol.
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Addies
1995/22nd April
Portmore
V 'Jaro - Juggling
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Addies
1995/Nov
Osaka, Japan
Quench Aid, Simpleton
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Adonai
1999/27th Feb
Tavern, Kingston
V Cornerstone - Juggling
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African Star
1994/11th April
Constant Spring
Juggling
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African Symbol
1987/July
Montego Bay
Wickerman, DJ Daddy, Lady G, Wolfman, Cat Paw,
Leroy Hornsman, Echo Minott, General Leon, King Everall,
Ippy Ranking
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Afrique
1991/May
New York
Papa San, Sleepy Wonder, Shinehead, Doug E Fresh,
Risto Benji, Junior Demus, Junior Wilson, Nitty Gritty.
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Afrique
1991/April
New York
Shinehead, Shabba Ranks, Lecturer, Louie Ranking,
Junior Demus, Nicodemus, Sleepy Wonder, Junior Wilson,
Echo Minott, Buro Banton, Trevor Sparks
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Afrique
1991/13th December
Brooklyn, New York
Frankie Paul, Trevor Sparks, Preacher, Mikey Merican,
Nicodemus, Early B, Sluggy, Sister Charmaine, Lorna G.
Dummy 1, Dummy 2.
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Ambassador
1987/11th April
Miami, Florida
Professor Nuts, Sassafrass, Leroy Gibbon, Malibu,
Charlie Chaplin, Tenor Saw, Mikey Melody
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Amplex
1998/Nov
v Adonai - Juggling
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Area Code
1993/June
Brownsville, New York
Juggling
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Arrows
– Whitfield Town, Kingston, Oct, 1982
Shaka Shamba, Matta Pang, Ugliman, Stanley Braveman, Liberty, Gillipriest, Captain Sinbad, Lady Anne.
Selectors – Ricky, Stagger.
Here we have an early 80’s session from Arrows sound system. This tape, recorded in Chisholm Avenue, features a number of not se well known deejays such as Shaka Shamba from St.Thomas and his sparring partner Liberty. This pair really nice up the dance over some pounding Roots Radics versions. They keep the lyrics flowing and eventually Captain Sinbad steps up to the mic to give the ‘Bam Salute’. Ugliman & Gillipreist are present and Stanley Braveman urges the crowd to follow the Arrows sound. This session is a good example of a sound that was to grow in popularity during the early 80’s.
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Arrows
1987
Jones Town, Kingston
Cutty Ranks, Shaka Shamba, Dominic, Chicken Chest,
Early Black, Blinky Johnson, Dirty Harry, Skellion,
Squiddly Ranking, Ignorance, Leslie Thunder, Leroy Gibbon,
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Asher World Movement
1991/30th March
Bristol UK
V Qualitx - Juggling
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Asher World Movement
1991/6th May
Stratford, London
V Nasty Love v Gemi Magic - Juggling
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Bass Odyssey
1992/November
St.Anns Bay
Brigadier Jerry, Alton Black, Jigsy King,
Tony Curtis.
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Bodyguard
1989/February
Maypen. Clarendon
Pompido, General Trees, Major Mackerel,
Yellowman, Quench Aid, Sanchez, Ninjaman
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Bodyguard
1990/June
Old Harbour
Cocoa Tea
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Bodyguard
1991/April
Portmore
Tony Rebel, Talking Tim, Grindsman, Leroy Hornsman,
Cutty Ranks, Beenie Man
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Bodyguard
1991/4th August
May Pen, Clarendon
Vs Rodgian - Juggling
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Bodyguard
1996/March
May Pen, Clarendon
Beenie Man, Tonto Metro, Alley Cat, Snagga Puss,
Merciless, Frisco Kid, Doug E Fresh
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Bonafide Love
- Dalvey, St.Thomas - March 1998
Daddy Shark, Rhinestone, Bruk Back, Junior Cat, Marshall, Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy. Selector Mikey Dread.
Former London sound, Bonafide Love have relocated to Temple Hall in the parish of St.Thomas. This dance, as a tribute to a Twelve Tribes brother, has some big names in attendance, with some flying in from America. Mikey Dread's ragga selection precedes showtime, which starts with Daddy Shark - brother to Josey Wales, and Junior Cat with his fast talking rude boy chat over the original 'Punany;' riddim. Back from foreign after eleven years in Bruk Back, and under recorded veteran from days of Black Star alongside Tiger. In his many cultural lyrics he asks what kind of world we're living in. Enter Brigadier Jerry and his sister 'Muma' Nancy, a foundation female deejay for over two decades, to pay their musical respects over some familiar Studio One rhythms. This session contains plenty of excellent roots and culture in the dance.
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Black Cat
1993/16th Jan
Trelawny, Falmouth
Juggling
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Black Scorpio
1984/Dec
Kingston
General Trees, Shukashine
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Black Scorpio
1985/May
Spanish Town
General Trees, Junior Smart, Cocoa Tea, Little Richie,
Mikey Melody, Patrick Irie, Lady G, Shukashine
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Black Scorpio
1985/2nd June
Kingston
Bari Bak, Shukashine, General Trees, Lady G,
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Black Scorpio
1990/Feb
Rockfort, Kingston
General Churchill, Bari Bak, Papa San, Thriller U.
Mikey Melody, Puddy Roots, Culture Lee, Singing Melody,
Cutty Ranks
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Black Scorpio
1990/September
London
General Trees, Mikey Melody, Weng Weng, Papa San,
Culture Lee
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Black Scorpio
1991/16th March
May Pen, Clarendon
Commander Shad, Panhead, General Trees,
Mikey Melody, Culture Lee
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Black Scorpio
1991/5th July
Old Harbour
General Trees, Froggy, Kulcha Knox, Barri Back,
Father Blue
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Black Scorpio
1994/5th November
Portmore
Everton Blender, Lecturer, Little Wicked, Gringo,
Snakeman
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Black Star
1979
Tavern, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry (C.60)
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Black Star
1982/July
Tivoli Gardens, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry, Ranking John
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Black Star
1983
Ashanti Junction
Danny Dread, Ruffy, General Lucky, Lady Anne,
Peter Ranking, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin
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Black Star
/Romantic
1984/Aug
East Kingston
Bruk Back, Chakademus, Echo Minott, Pad Anthony,
Screecha Nice, Junior Reid, Half Pint, Robert French,
Little John, Daddy Iron, Larry D, Jah Screw, Elfigo Barker,
Shadowman, Tipper Lee, Johnny Blacka
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Black Star
1984/Dec
Spanish Town
Brigadier Jerry, Frankie Paul, Anthony Malvo,
Earl Cunningham, Jackie Statement, Charlie Chaplin,
Bruk Back, Zuzu, Tonto Irie, Tiger.
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Black Star
1985/6th August
Gemini Club, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry, Hopeton Lindo, Tiger, Bruk Back,
Bigga, Earl Cunningham, Anthony Malvo, Culture Clive,
Major Manzie.
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Black Star
1985
Redhills Road, Kingston.
Papa Finnegan & Junior Ranking, Tonto Irie, Tiger,
Zuzu, Hopeton Lindo, Earl Cunningham, General Trees,
Sassafrass, Shelley Thunder, Brigadier Jerry, John Wayne,
Winston Williams, Anthony Malvo, Edi Fitzroy, Spliffy Dan,
Screecha Nice, Sister Nancy.
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Black Star
1985/Nov
Standpipe, Kingston.
Brigadier Jerry, Hopeton Lindo, Robert French, Half Pint,
Tonto Irie, Cracky, Bruk Back, Tiger, Jennifer Lara.
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Black Star
1986/July
Barbican, Kingston
Anthony Malvo, Junior Ranking, & Papa Finnegan,
Bruk Back, Hopeton Lindo, Marlon Brando, Tiger,
Thriller, Earl Cunningham, Billy The Kid, Mikey Melody.
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Black Star (UK)
1997/Nov
Reading UK
Michael Prophet
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Blood & Fire
1998/19th February
Rennes, France
Revival Style (Pt.1)
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Blood & Fire
1998/19th February
Rennes, France
Joseph Cotton, Ranking Joe, U.Brown.
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Caveman
1997/30th August
Racecourse, Clarendon.
Paul Elliott, Mikey General, Jah Mason, Capleton,
Jesse Jender
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Caveman
1998/Jan
Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.
Juggling Part 1
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Caveman
1998/Jan
Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.
Sizzla, Junior Reid, Half Pint, Junior Demus, Singing Dove,
Jah Mason, Kulcha Knox - Part 2
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Caveman
– February 1998 – with: Sizzla, Half Pint, Junior Reid, and Junior Demus. A youth sound it may be, but if it can put together the talent present on this tape on a regular basis, and continue to generate the excitement found here as well, it’s going to be around for a long time. Sizzla fans will love it of course, although Junior Reid’s monologue is very memorable.
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Caveman
- Windsor Lawn: St Anns Bay, April 1999
Luciano, Mikey General, Bushman, Barry Brown & Ken Serious. Selectors - Iniman, Dr.Cave, Iron. Leading sound Caveman HiFi captured live in St Anns and feature here a quartet of roots vocalists. The evening starts with typical cultural juggling with Nuff Sizzla and Carleton in the mix as well as good specials from Freddie McGregor, Lone Ranger, who adapts his 'Love Bump' and a Ninjaman tune which has the crowd roaring. Star time arrives with Luciano blessing the house with a passage from Revelations before launching into a great acappella of 'Final Call' with his brethren Mikey General on harmonies. Mikey himself touched down on the massive 'Sinners' and 'Babylon Cake' on the Xterminator 'Stealing' rhythm. Luciano's own 'Ulterior Motive' quickly follows and they are joined by Bushman, whose brief cameo included 'River Jordan'. S surprise appearance from long time singer Barry Brown, who delivers his seminal 'Far East' with its message of tribal war killings still relevant twenty years on. 'Not So Lucky' and 'Give Love' are delivered over Studio One dubs and then roots deejay Ken Serious rocks the place with some biblical lyrics. It's to Caveman's credit that they are on the few sounds that regularly promote live roots performers.
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Caveman
- Racecourse - Clarendon - 3rd April 1999
Sizzla, Capleton, Yaggaroo, Jah Mason - Selector: Iniman.
The town of Racecourse is the venue for this top roots session and Caveman Hifi have brought together the leading Bobo Ashanti entertainers, the August Town dreads, Sizzla Kalonjie and Carleton 'The Prophet'. The latter, currently in unstoppable form, revisits one of his earliest hits 'Bumbo Red' as well as an early airing of his 'High Grade' wee lyrics. It's not just traditional riddim tracks that these artists ride. They are equally at home on the bashment riddims, such as the 'Badda Badda'. Sizzla showcases 'A Wah Dat' from his 'Royal Son Of Ethiopia' and hails the hard working farmer man oh 'Till It Some More'. Jah Mason the singjay cousin of Tony Rebel, makes an appearance and blesses all the black princesses. These Bobo youths are lyrical brimstone and fire, directing their venom at Babylon and all it's temptations. Throughout this fine Caveman tape, Sizzla and Capleton's religious convictions and black pride shine bright.
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Chinese Laundry
1989
Trinidad
Juggling
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City 8
1991
Liverpool UK
Juggling
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City Rock
1994/2nd May
Old Harbour
Lt.Stitchie, Thriller U, Leroy Hornsman, Bunny General,
Pompido, Teddy Irie, Zebra.
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City Rock
1998
Mix Tape
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Conquering Lion
1992/30th Aug
Mandeville
Juggling
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Conquering Lion
1994/
Mandeville
V Bodyguard
Juggling
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Conquering Lion
1995/Nov
Maroon Park, Ocho Rios
U.Brown, Sister Nancy, Brigadier Jerry, Cocoa Tea,
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Conquering Lion
1995/Dec
Porus, Manchester.
Birgadier Jerry, Sister Nancy, Charlie Chaplin,
President Brown, U.Brown, Rash Shiloh, Ninjaman.
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Creation
1984
Spanish Town
Papa San, Flatty Ranks, Simple Simon, Charlie Chaplin,
Dollyman, Fuzzy (C.60)
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Creation
1988/August
Kingston
Papa San, Major Mackerel, Junior Demus, Bunny General,
Thriller U, Dominic.
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Creation
1989
Spanish Town
Papa San, Johnny P, Gregory Peck, Ricky Stereo,
Echo Minott, Dirtsman, Everton Fray.
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Creation
1990/February
Marverley, Kingston.
Gregory Peck, Bunny General, Doctor C, Sandy Star,
Angie Angel, Queen Paula, Lady Mackerel, Lady P,
Skullman, Tuffest, Skellion, Steve Knight, Admiral Bailey,
Beenie Man.
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Daddy Merchant
1987
Arcadia Gardens, Kingston.
Lover Leon, Early Black, Singing Melody, Daddy Freddie,
Nally Banton, Hammamouth, Shaka Indian, Daddy Moon,
Daddy Logan, Joe Mannix, Nail Point.
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Diplomat/
African Love
1984/85
Boston/Bronx, New York
Brigadier Jerry, Sassafrass/ Brigadier Jerry
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Downbeat International
1984/
Bronx, New York
Shinehead, Santa Ranking, Bugsy, Louie Ranking,
Bobby Culture.
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Downbeat International
1985/May
Queens, New York
Santa Ranking, Danny Dread, Early B, Brigadier Jerry,
Papa San, Mikey Jarrett, Johnny Osbourne, Lone Ranger,
Sister Carol, Sister Nancy, Sammy Dread, Kelly Ranking,
Rev Badoo, Jim Brown.
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Downbeat International
1985/
Brooklyn, New York
Principal Grundy, Howie Banton, Josey Wales, Brigadier Jerry,
Tonto Irie, Neville Valentine.
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Downbeat International
1985/Nov
Queens, New York
Santa Ranking, Papa San, Professor Nuts, Neville Valentine,
Brigadier Jerry, Shinehead.
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Downbeat International
1987/
Bronx, New York
Computer,Captain Devon, Josey Wales, Louie Ranking,
Neville Valentine, Howie Banton, Lady English, & Miss Linda,
Papa Biggy, Brigadier Jerry, Nitty Gritty.
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Downbeat International
1989/Dec
Brooklyn, New York
Supercat, Louie Ranking, Trevor Sparks, Howie Banton,
Simon Templar, Sister Carol, Little T, Brigadier Jerry,
Josey Wales, Scion Success, Sister Gad.
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Downbeat International
1993/26th Feb
Brooklyn, New York,
Brigadier Jerry, Louie Ranking (+Stone Love)
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Downbeat International
1996/Feb
Harlem, New York
Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, U.Roy, Sugar Minott,
Pad Anthony, Brigadier Jerry, Steve Harper
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Echotone/
Jah Love
1978/
Harbour View/
Old Harbour
General Echo/ Brigadier Jerry.
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Emperor Faith
1981/March
Skateland, Kingston.
Ranking Joe.
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Emperor Faith
1981/
Old Harbour
U.Brown, Marshall
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Emperor Faith
1981/May
Oracabessa
U.Brown, Ranking Trevor, Echo Minott.
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Emperor Faith
1981/Oct
Waterford Park
Ranking Joe, Billy Bob, Santa Ranking (C.60)
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Emperor Faith
1982/Oct
Riverboat Club, Templer
Ranking Joe (C.60)
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Emperor Faith
1984/
Montego Bay
Charlie Chaplin
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Exodus
1991/11th December
Portmore
Shaka Shamba, Ian Sweetness, Skullman,
Apache Scratchy, Baby Wayne, Capleton,
Junior Reid, Agony Polish, Super Beagle,
Michael Buckley, Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder,
Million Teeth.
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Exodus
1992/20th April
Spanish Town.
Buju Banton, Cobra, Frankie Paul, Blacka Demus,
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GT
1985/May
Kingston
Prof Nuts, Sister Katy, Bari Bac, Yellowman,
General Trees, Major Worries, Echo Minott,
Ringo, Shukashine, Nitty Gritty, Tenor Saw,
Woody Noble, John Wayne, Papa Biggy,
Lt.Stitchie, Wolfman, Peter Metro, John Wayne.
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Genesis
1987/
Bronx, New York
Papa Biggy, Lt.Stitchie, Wolfman, Peter Metro,
John Wayne.
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Gemini
/Sterephonic
1980/Dec
Gemini Club Kingston/
Tivoli Gardens, Kingston
Lone Ranger, Ringo, Rosie, Welton Irie,
UU Madoo, Sammy Dread. Papa Dennis,
Phillip Fraser, Papa Oland
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Gemini
1981/
East Queens St, Kingston
Buro Banton, Peter Metro, Michael Irie,
Squiddley Ranking, Ringo, Franco Nero,
Ashman (C.60)
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Gemini
1981/11th September
Greenwich Farm, Kingston
Lee Van Cliff, Stanley Braveman, Toyan,
Ranking King, Barrington Levy, Ringo, Sammy Dread,
Peter Ranking, Phantom, Colour Ranking, Errol Scorcher
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Gemini
1981/Nov
Skateland, Kingston
Buro Banton, Ranking Devon, Ringo, Squiddley Ranking,
Toyan, Little John, Echo Minott, Welton Irie.
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Gemini
1982/
Bionic Lawn, Kingston.
Buro Banton, Ranking Devon, Ringo, Squiddly Ranking,
Toyan, Little John, Echo Minott, Welton Irie.
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Gemini
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Metromedia
1982
Caxton Park/Tivoli Gardens, Kingston
Clarence Parks, Peter Meto, Lee Van Cleef,
General Plough, Toyan, Lui Lepki, Sammy Dread,
Peter Metro, Slim, Redman, Zuzu, Splint.
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Gemini
1982/May
Skateland Kingston,
Buro Banton, Peter Metro, Michael Irie,
Squiddly Ranking,Pablo Lion, Barrington Irie,
Ringo, U.Black & Joe Tex, Yellowman & Fathead,
Toyan, Errol Scorcher, Prince Jazzbo, Sister Nancy,
Brigadier Jerry, Big Youth, Tonto Irie.
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Gemini
1983/6th August
Standpipe, Kingston
Audie Murphy, Barrington Levy, Liberty, Zuzu,
Junior Reid, Toyan, Johnny Turner, Thriller,
Michael Irie, Lui Lepki, Ringo, Horace Andy,
Burru Irie, Papa Dimes, Dicky Ranking, Papa Scratchy,
Hugh Griffiths, Squiddly Ranking.
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Gemini
1983/August
Gemini Club, Kingston
Little John, Welton Irie, Dicky Ranking, Toyan,
Andrew B, Squiddly Ranking, Zuzu, Liberty,
Michael Palmer, Barrington Levy, Thriller,
Junior Reid, Ringo, Anthony Johnson,
Danny Dread, Trevor Junior.
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Gemini
1984/February
Skateland, Kingston
Thriller, Lui Lepki, Billy Boyo, Tinga Stewart,
Squddily Ranking, Makka P, Tippa Lee &
Rappa Robert, Robert Ffrench, Ringo,
Puddy Roots, Half Pint, Echo Minott, Brigadier Jerry
Elfigo Barker, Yellowman, Prince Psalms, Reggae Bob,
Chim Cherry, Papa Dimes.
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Gemini
1988/March
Negril
Lecturer, Josey Wales, Welton Irie, Little Twitch,
Tuffest, Major Mackeral, Stereo Ranking,
Tommy Trouble.
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Gemini
1990/April
Kingston
Juggling
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Gemini
1990/March
Junction, St Elizabeth
Ninjaman, Doctor C, Nigger Mikey, Lady Venus,
Charlie Pride, Junie Ranks
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Gemini
1990/July
Old Harbour
Bunny General, Nigger Mikey, Angie Angel,
Lady Venus, Singing Melody, Ninjaman, Colin Roach,
Johnny P, Junior Demus, Bammie Man, Cocoa Tea,
Wisdom
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Gemini
1991/May
Kingston
Blacka Ranks, Louie Culture, Dominic
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Gemini
1992/24th August
Lional Town, Clarendon
Juggling
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Heatwave
1990/24th February
Kingston
Admiral Bailey, Shabba Ranks, Risto Benji,
Frankie Paul, Richie Stephens, Thriller U,
Little Twitch, Junior Demus, Ruddy Irie.
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Heatwave
1990/April
Kingston
Juggling.
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Inner City
1990/July
Whitehall/Kingston
Ninjaman, Shabba Ranks, Risto Benji,
Michael Buckley, Singing Melody, Barrington Levy,
Michael Levy, Daddy Wayne, Dummy.
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1993/June
Portmore
Bounty Killer, Terror Fabulous, Galaxy P,
Harry Toddler, Anthony Redrose, Captain Barkey,
Duckman, Blacka Demus, Elephant Man, Professor Problem,
Colin Roach, Risto Benji, Sanchez, Ghost, Ronnie Thwaites.
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Jack Ruby - Montego Bay, St James 1981.
Bobby Culture, Yellowman, Nicodemus, Icho Candy. Selectors: Fat Jaw & Bonito Lawrence Lindo, better known as Jack Ruby, operated his sound system out of 1 Muzik Avenue in Ocho Rios. It often drew the big name deejays, such as U.Brown and Brigadier Jerry, to his North Coast HQ. The big 'supas' featured here are Nicodemus and Yellowman, but first it's the lyrical skills of a Ruby regular, the late Bobby Culture, which are highlighted over the massive 'Gunman' rhythm. Dual selectors for this Montego Bay dance are Fat Jaw and Bonito, and they feature Sammy Dread tunes heavily. Over the 'Guiding Star' rhythm Bobby chats constructively, before Yellowman, a big star on the rise, asks for guidance from Jah. However it's the 'Yellow Fellow's slackness lyrics which really fires up the Mo Bay crowd. Cultural dancehall singer Icho Candy gives praises to Selassic in a rare dancehall appearance. Another top deejay of the day was 'Mr Fabulous' Nicodemus. His rough voiced rhyming, as featured on his 'Willie Red' storyline, always went don well in the dance. This tape is a good example of why the Jack Ruby sound was probably the known sound system based outside of Kingston.
Jack Ruby
1982
Music Ave, Ocho Rios,
U.Brown, Nicodemus, Lui Lepki.
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1982
Skateland, Kingston
Bobby Culture, Principal Grundy, Sister Nancy,
Yellowman, Icho Candy, Brigadier Jerry
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Jack Ruby – Ocho Rios – 1985 – Selector: Fat Jaw.
with Tiger, Bruk Back, Pompido, John Wayne, Junior Demus, Jah Mikey, Prezident ‘Slim’ Brown;1 Music Avenue was the north coast home of the late Jack Ruby. In this 1985 session Fat Jzw selects tunes from the likes of Tenor Saw, Nitty Gritty and Half Pint whilst a posse of gravel voiced DJ’s such as Pompido, John Wayne, and Junior Demus entertain the crowd. There are good performances from President ‘ Slim’ Brown, the underated General Jah Mikey and Bruk Back. But the real star of this tape is Tiger who excels here , really showing his skills on the mic to full effect. Skills that would make him a rough ranking star of the future.
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1985/Sept
Greenwich Farm, Kingston.
Nicodemus Junior , Ugliman, Principal Grundy, General
Jah Mikey, Tinner One, Michigan, Michael Prophet, Blacka
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1985
Music Ave, Ocho Rios
Bruk Back, General Trees, Pompido, John Wayne, Slim Brown,
Dread Bob, General Jah Mikey, Junior Demus.
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1986
Music Ave, Ocho Rios
Tiger,General Trees, Early B, Bobby Culture, Brigadier Jerry,
Junior Demus, Ugliman, Dirty Harry, Super Prophet,
Josey Wales.
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1986/Dec
Music Ave, Ocho Rios
Dirty Harry, Brigadier Jerry, Junior Demus, Super Cat,
Early B, Junior Cat.
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1987
Music Ave, Ocho Rios
Wolfman, Lt.Stitchie, Bendy Lou, Puddy Roots.
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1988
Music Ave, Ocho Rios
Professor Nuts, President 'Slim' Brown, Nigger Mikey.
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Jah Guide
1989
Manchester, UK
Trixy, Banton, General Tony
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Jah Ital
1984
Zurich, Switzerland
Papa Ital
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Jah Love
1979/6th Oct
Gallies Lawn, St Thomas.
Brigadier Jerry, Natty
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1979/Dec
Tavern, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry
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1979/Dec
Standpipe, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry, Natty.
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1979/9th Dec
Hughenden
Brigadier Jerry, Natty
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1980/23rd Dec
Castleton
Brigadier Jerry
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1982/March
Harchos Hall
Brigadier Jerry, General Uppo.
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1982/August
Success Club, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry, Hugh Griffiths, Jah Pressure
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1982/17th September
Balham, London
Brigadier Jerry.
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1983/Jan
Spanish Town
Brigadier Jerry.
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1983
Skateland/Kingston
U.Brown, Brigadier Jerry,Yellowman,
Skengamn, Sassafrass, Reuben, Coventine.
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1983
Spanish Town
Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin, Josey Wales.
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1983/Dec
Spanish Town
Brigadier Jerry, Zuzu, General Plough
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1983/Dec
Old Harbour
Brigadier Jerry, Freddie McGregor.
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1984/Feb
Barbican, Kingston.
Brigadier Jerry, Earl Cunningham, Clive Field Marshall,
Major Manzie.
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1987
Port Au Spain
Trinidad
Brigadier Jerry, Daddy Danger.
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1992/June
Old Harbour
Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin, Hugo Barrington.
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1992/1st September
Spanish Town
Ugliman, Danny Dread, Jeremiah, Little Webster,
Daniel Ray, Brigadier Jerry, Papa Jessie.
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Metromedia
1983/Jan
Oracabessa/Portmore
Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin, Chicken Chest,
Sister Nancy, Junior Briggy/Sister Nancy, Brigadier
Jerry, Charlie Chaplin, Ranking Joe, Dummy,
Ricky General, Country Speng, Mikey Tenor.
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1993/Jan
August Town
Kingston
Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin, Daniel Ray,
Jeremiah,Garnett Silk, Chicken Chest.
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1993/March
Black River,
St Elizabeth.
Brigadier Jerry.
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1993/April
St.Anns Bay
Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin,
U.Brown, Half Pint, Sister Nancy.
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25th June
Kingston
Josey Wales, Sister Nancy, Junior Briggy,
Colin Roach, Daniel Ray.
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1993/Jul
Kingston
Ninjaman, Sister Nancy, Daniel Ray,
Natty, Josey Wales, Jimmy Riley.
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1993/16th September
Brooklyn, New York.
Brigadier Jerry, U.Roy, Charlie Chaplin,
Ranking Joe, Early B, Sister Carol.
(Pt.2)
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1993/
Maima, Florida.
Daddy Uppo, Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin.
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1993/Nov
Manhattan, New York
Brigadier Jerry, Sister Carol, Danny Jackson,
Buro Banton, Junior Wilson.
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1993/Dec
Bush Palace
Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Jeremiah,
Daniel Ray, Kulcha Knox.
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1994/March
Long Island, New York
Bruk Back, Rev.Badoo, Brigadier Jerry, Early B
Junior Cat.
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1994/April
Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth
Charlie Chapli, Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy.
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1994/July
Bronx, New York
Bruk Back, Danny Jackson, Captain Devon,
Brigadier Jerry, Leroy Smart, Santa Ranking,
Lone Ranger, Ranking Joe, Early B,
Nicodemus, Bobo General, Major Trouble.
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1994/July
Ocho Rios
Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy
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1994/
Toronto, Canada
Singing Melody, Brigadier Jerry, Rev Badoo,
Horace Martin, Junior Murphy, Reuben.
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1995/
Grange Hill, West
Jeremiah, Culture Dan, Daniel Ray.
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1995/
Grange Hill, West
Culture Dan, Jereimiah, Mikey Tenor,
Charlie Chaplin, Deuteronomy, Ken Serious.
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1995/Oct
Grove Road, Kingston
Black Joy, Daniel Ray, Culture Dan. (Part 1)
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1995/Oct
Grove Road, Kingston.
Jeremiah, Culture Dan, Sweetsman, Danny Dread,
Daniel Ray (Part 2)
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1996/Dec
St Anss Bay
Jeremiah, Prezident Brown, Mikey General, Sizzla,
Jesse Jender, Peter Franks,Lucan Siccors, Daniel Ray,
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Jah Love - At 1 Muzik Avenue - 1998, with :
U.Brown, Briggy, Puddy Roots, Grundy, Jeremiah and Little John. A lot of sound system follow fashion, slackness, specials – you name it. Jah Love just play great music, and bring out some of the best performances. Does anyone know who the singer who sounds like Garnett Silk is at the start of this tape.
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Jah Love - Relxdale, Toronto, Canada - 29th May 1999.
Jeremiah, Josey Wales, Briggy, Selector - Belcher. The familiar signature tune of Yabby U's 'Warn The Nation' welcomes the Toronto crowd to the touring Jah Love sound. Starting the session is Jeremiah who regularly handles the earlies, alongside Belcher at the controls. Sadly this was to be one of Belcher's final sessions as he passed away shortly after they returned to Jamaica. The Natural Ites - 'Picture On The Wall', with it's triumphant horn section, starts the orthodox selection which ranges from original Ras Michael 'New Name' to ARP's 'Temple Of The Lord'. After an hour Jeremiah hands over to Josey Wales and Brigadier Jerry, who warns of the Babylon in 'Jah Jah See Dem A Come' before 'Riding West' to buy a pound of sese. Josey's lyrics are always full of humour and he remember Jamaica in'Nah Lef Ya' and the Higgins Town shooting in 'Bush Whacked'. This tape is only a snapshot of the whole show as it runs out far too quickly and although you'll hear far better Jah Love tapes out their, this is still an enjoyable sound tape.
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Jah Shaka
1979/
London
+ Quaker City
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Jah Youth
199
Southend UK
Ras Echo, General Culture, Beenie Culture
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Jah Youth - Brixton Recreation Centre, London Feb 1999.
Ras Echo, Ramon Judah, Prince Livijah,
Locks Lee Irie, Culture Marvellous, Ras Ngoni, Mikey. Selectors Locks Lee Irie & Youth.
Jah Youth is one of the premier cultural sounds. Known as the 'Roots Ambassadors' they have carried their message over the years around the UK, Europe, and Africa. This quality recording captures the 'Rastaman Sound' in Brixton. Contemporary roots
music, both UK and Jamaican are foremost in Locks Lee Irie and Youth Selectors. The Twinkle Brothers classic original 'Rasta Pon Top' is joined by recent recuts of Della Grant and Little Roy. And extended 'Flash' 7" pre selection includes Jah Cure's 'Never Die Like a Fool' and 'Revolution' over an updated 'Tonight' riddim with matching versions from Cocoa Tea and Yami Bolo. UK roots is well represented by Dub Judah, Dawna Lee and Jah Youth's stable of talented deejay/chanters and singers promote Rastafari and the Kings music to the max.
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Jah Youth
1999/Feb
London, UK
Prince Livijah, Ras Echo, Ramon Judah
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Jam Rock
1995/23rd March
May Pen,
Clarendon
Beenie Man, Snagga Puss, Tonto Metro,
Little Kirk, Silver Cat, Bounty Killer, Lady Saw.
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Kangol
1987/August
Montego Bay
Lecturer, Professor Nuts, Pinchers, Ninjaman,
Ippy Ranking, Shabba Ranks, Major Mackerel,
Atomic
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Katarock
1999/April
Mix Tape
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Kilamanjaro
1982
Skateland/Kingston
Sassafrass, Chakdemus, Dirty Harry, Jim Kelly,
Ranking Trevor, Danny Dread, Ringo, Liza,
Squiddly, John Wayne, Buru.
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1983/
Lizzant Road, Kingston
Sassafras, Chakademus, Jim Kelly, Ranking Trevor,
Danny Dread.
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1983/23rd Jan
Skateland/Kingston
Jim Kelly, U.U.Madoo, John Steel, Puddy Roots,
Dirty Harry, Yellowman.
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1983/
Love Lane/Kingston
Pompido, Buckers, Papa Tullo, Danny Dread,
Little John, Jim Kelly, Buro Banton, Toyan,
John Wayne, Puddy Roots.
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1984/
Negril, Westmoreland.
Charlie Chaplin, Super Cat, U.U.Madoo,
Principal Grundy, Dirty Harry, Puddy Roots,
Early B.
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1984
Skateland/Kingston
Little Twitch, Dirty Harry, Dicky Ranking,
Triston Palma, Early B, Brigadier Jerry,
Puddy Roots, U.U.Madoo, Hopeton James,
Leroy Smart.
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1984/July
Maxfield Avenue/Kingston
Dirty Harry, Little Twitch, Early B, Bruk Back,
Super Cat, Buro Banton, Leroy Smart,
Hopeton James, U.U.Madoo.
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1984/December
Success Club/Kingston
Supercat, Little Twitch, U.U.Madoo, Redman,
Buro Banton, Puddy Roots, Johnny Osbourne,
Hopeton James, Dirty Harry, Ashman.
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1985/17th February
Gemini Club/Kingston
Dirty Harry, Wayne Smith, Buro Banton,
Yellowman, Little Twitch, Lee Van Cleef,
Early B, Edi Fitzroy, Leroy Smart, Supercat,
Hopeton Lindo, Jah Thomas, Puddy Roots.
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1985/June
Gemini Club/Kingston
Buru Banton, Little Twitch, Dirty Harry, Early B,
Cocoa Tea, Peter Metro, U.U.Madoo, White Mice.
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1986/27th December
Montego Bay
Iron Man, Ninjaman, Puddy Roots, Hugh Griffiths,
Dirty Harry, Ruddy Irie, Johnny Cool, Daddy Wayne,
Conrad Crystal, Junior Cat, Early B.
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1988/
Spanish Town,
Ninjaman, Shabba Ranks, Daddy Shark, Hoghead,
Anthony Redrose, Early B, Yellowman, Leroy Hornsman,
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1988/2nd May
Skateland, Kingston.
Conrad Crystal, Junior Cat, Ninjaman, Dominic,
Shabba Ranks, Anthony Malvo, Marlon Brando,
Daddy German, Flourgon, Little Harry, Red Dragon
Papa Beeto.
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1988/7th June
Waltham Park, Kingston
Flourgon, Daddy Shark, Daddy German, Junior Cat,
Papa San, Ninjaman, Major Mackerel, Shabba Ranks,
Sanchez, Hopeton James, Tenor Saw, Little John,
Red Dragon, Tipper Lee & Rappa Robert, Don Angelo,
Leroy Hornsman.
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1988/December
Mandeville.
Cocoa Tea, Ninjaman, Daddy Shark, Daddy German,
Hammamouth, Ricky Trooper, Leroy Hornsman.
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1990/Feb
Kingston.
Ninjaman, Dominic, Icho Candy, Little Robert,
Hammamouth.
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1990/November
Old Harbour
Daddy Shark, Hammamouth,Supervisor, Froggy,
Winston Hussey, Hopeton Junior, Ninjaman.
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1991/21st March
Spanish Town
Wickerman, Michael Buckley, Thriller U, Hoghead,
Major Christie, Captain Barkey, Charlie Chaplin,
Hugo Barrington, Daddy Famous, Hammamouth,
Supervisor, Daddy Shark, Sugar Ray, Teacher Desi.
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1992/6th March
Spanish Town.
Juggling/
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1992/7th June
Spanish Town.
Puddy Roots, Charlie Chaplin, Lady Anne, Angie Angel
Hammamouth, Supervisor, Bugle Boy, Rooster,
Zanda P, Zebra, Junior Holt.
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1992/3rd July
Montego Bay
Hammamouth, Daddy Shark, Bugle Boy, Puddy Roots,
Supervisor, Ninjaman, Junior Demus, Singing Melody,
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1993/2nd August
Ocho Rios
Hammamouth, Lady Saw, Ricky General, Daddy Shark
Mega Banton, Preacher.
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1994/2nd February
Cockburn Pen/Kingston.
Supercat, Puddy Roots, Josey Wales, Little Twitch,
Daddy Shark, Hammamouth, Johnny Nice, Junior Reid,
Agony Polish.
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1995/15th January
Cockburn Pen, Kingston.
Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Junior Demus.
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1995/15th Feburary
Cockburn Pen/Kingston
Wickerman, Chronicle, Lukie D, Hammamouth,
Shot Dog, Junior Gordon, Major Sardine,
Power Saw, Johnny Nice, Junior Black,
Papa Eugene, Super Cat, Daddy Shark.
Little Twitch, Junior Cat, Josey Wales
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1995/22nd
Portmore
Juggling.
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1995/9th September
Waltham Park, Kingston
Beenie Man, Danny Dread, Junior Cat, Jim Brown.
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1995/October
Waltham Park, Kingston.
Ninjaman, Baby Wayne, Prof Nuts, Little Wicked,
Brushy One String, Beenie Man, Anthony B.
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1995/15th December
Sandy Bay
Prof Nuts, Ninjaman, Captain Barkey, Danny Dread,
Wickerman, Little John.
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1995/30th December
White River
Juggling
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1995/30th December
White River
Charlie Chaplin, Deuteronomy, Ken Serious,
Brigadier Jerry, Dread Bob, Sister Nancy.
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1996/Feb
Cockburn Pen, Kingston
Junior Cat, Danny Dread, Supercat,
Horsemouth, Leroy Gibbon, Power Saw,
Ninjaman, New Product, Shot Dog,
Captain Barkey, Wickerman, Anthony Positive,
Ranking Trevor, Beenie Man, Future Trouble.
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1996/10th March
Toronto, Canada
v Black Reaction v Super Fresh - Juggling.
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23rd September
Toronto, Canada
Puddy Roots, Sister Nancy, Josey Wales,
Charlie Chaplin, Louie Ranking, Brigadier Jerry.
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1997/7th November
Balaclava
Jah Mason, Power Saw, Joseph, Jah Cure,
Military Man, Determine, Capleton.
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1998/6th June
Bebo Lawn, Tavern, Kingston
Little Twitch, Buju Banton, Buro Banton,
Junior Reid, Josey Wales, Natalie Fresh,
John Holt, Tony Tuff, Wickerman,
Captain Barkey, Ghost, Squiddly Ranking,
Roundhead, John Wayne, Dawya Ranks,
Terror Fabulous, Ninja Force, Blacka Shine,
Natural Black, Delly Ranks. Daddy Shark,
Powerman. (Part 2).
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1998/Oct
Brooklyn, NY.
V Black Cat - Juggling.
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1999/14th May
Bedford UK
V Black Cat - Juggling.
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King Iney
1979
St.Ann
General Pow Pow, Andrew Ranking,
Papa Sonny, Trainer (C.60)
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King Jammys
Prince Jammys - Kingston, Circa 1975
Carly - Operator: Prince Jammy.
Lloyd James better known in the seventies as Prince Jammys returned to Jamaica in 1975 after residing in Canada for a number of years. This vintage tape features Carly (as far as I can make out), one of Jammy's earliest deejays and he's a firm disciple of U.Roy. Like almost all of these early dancehall cassettes they were tapes from the crowd and not through the amps. The sound quality of this recording, although atmospheric, is often distorted particularly when the bass is pounding. A couple of Treasure Isle dubs, including the popular 'Travelling Man' by The Techniques, leads into The Gladiators Studio One cut of Roots Natty, which is announced as brand new. A Burning Spear selection follows with 'Old Marcus Garvey' and 'The Invasion' on which Carly reminds the crowd to humble themselves. U.Brown must have also been present as Carly tells him to report to the control tower. Once again Studio One features with Horace Andy's 'Just Say Who' and 'Love Of A Woman' with Jammy running the versions and Carly injecting some deejay chat from time to time. This long lasting recording, like the Tubby's, is another valuable treasure discovered.
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1981/June
Waltham Park Kingston
Nicodemus, Toyan, Little John, Errol Shorter,
Eek A Mouse, Lee Van Cleef.
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1981/July
Chisholm Ave, Kingston
Nicodemus, Jah Thomas, Toyan.
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1984/August
Waterhouse, Kingston
Screecha Nice, Echo Minott, Tullouch T,
General Leon, Junior Reid, Pompido.
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Jammy’s – Waterhouse, Kingston, May 1985
Tonto Irie, Little Twitch, John Wayne, Peter Metro, Louie Ranking, Nicodemus, Echo Minott, Dirty Harry, Half Pint, Brigadier Jerry, Pompido, Don Angelo, Chakamemus, Junior Reid & Joe Lickshot. Selector – Tupps. By 1985 Jamaica’s number one sound was Lloyd James King Jammys sound system. This tape captures most of his stable of singers and deejays live at his St.Lucia Road H.Q. Tonto Irie and Little Twitch come forward with good lyrics and Echo Minott keeps the crowd rocking. American visitor Louie Ranking states that ‘Ganja Man’ a money man’ whilst Nicodemus sends special request to all Firehouse posse. Brigadier Jerry lifts the crowd with his ‘tour the world’ lyrics over a slowed down ‘Sleng Teng’ riddim. John Wayne’s performance is energetic and future hitmaker Chakademus and singer Half Pint touch down on some classic Studio One rhythms. This session shows the vibes that the Jammys’ posse created down in Waterhouse at the time.
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1985/Little London
Pompido, John Wayne, Chakademus,
Danny Dread, Tonto Irie, Little Twitch,
John Wayne, Peter Metro, Louie Ranking,
Nicodemus, Echo Minott, Dirty Harry,
Half Pint, Brigadier Jerry, Pompido,
Don Angelo, Chakademus, Junior Reid.
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1985/Dec
Waterhouse, Kingston
Don Angelo, Chakademus, Admiral Bailey,
Tonto Irie, John Wayne, Wayne Smith, Pompidoo,
Woody Noble.
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1985/Dec
Kingston.
Admiral Bailey, John Wayne, Tonto Irie, Don Angelo,
Robert Lee, Josey Wales, Half Pint, Little John,
Major Worries, Don Carlos, Michael Palmer,
Phillip Fraser, General Trees. (C.60)
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1986/
Rae Town, Kingston
Admiral Bailey, Tonto Irie,
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1987,
Cinema 2, Kingston
Risto Benji, Major Worries, Tulloch T,
Little Twitch, Frankie Paul, Don Angelo,
Robert Lee, Chuck Turner, Admiral Bailey,
Josey Wales, Brigadier Jerry.
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1987/1st May
Compound Way, Kingston.
Major Worries, Admiral Bailey, Shabba Ranks,
Derrick Irie, Tulloch T, Little Twitch, Frankie Paul,
Risto Benji, Bammie Man, King Everall.
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1987/Dec
Huddersfield UK/Kingston
Admiral Bailey, Little Twitch, Dominic, Lecturer,
Little Twitch, Trevor Sparks, Tulloch T.
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1989/16th Sept.
Manchester, UK
Lecturer, Anthony Malvo, Colin Roach, Admiral Bailey,
Gregory Peck, Risto Benji.
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1989/Sept
Nottingham UK
Gregory Peck, Risto Benji, Admiral Bailey, Anthony Malvo,
Colin Roach, Lecturer.
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1990/March
Ocho Rios.
Derrick Irie, Tulloch T, Gregory Peck, Tuffest,
Tiger, Little John, Little Twitch, Captain Juice,
Pompido, Johnny P, Leslie Thunder, Junior Demus,
Anthony Malvo, Don Angelo.
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1990/April
May Pen, Clarendon.
Derrick Irie, Wickerman, Ninjaman, Little Twitch,
Colin Roach, Chakademus, Risto Benji, Icho Candy,
Captain Juice, Admrial Bailey, Ruddy Irie.
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1991/ Jan
Portmore
Colin Roach, Wickerman, Ruddy Irie, Captain Barkey,
Derrick Irie, Capleton, Risto Benji, Penny Irie, Little Twitch,
Robert Lee, Johnny Osbourne, Admiral Bailey, Anthony Malvo.
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1992/21st Feb
May Pen, Clarendon.
Captain Barkey, Wickerman, Junior Cat.
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1992/20th April
Portmore.
Wickerman, Captain Barkey, Lecturer, Panhead,
Risto Benji, Agony Polish, Little Flipper.
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1992/18th July
Waterhouse, Kingston
V Inner City - Juggling
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1982/83
Sept.
St Thomas/Tivoli Gardens, Kingston
V Inner City - Juggling.
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King Majesty
St.Thomas/ Tivoli Gardens, Kingston.
U.Brown, Shaka Shamba,/Early B, Supercat,
Patrick Irie, Simple Simon, Michael Maggotty
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1983
St.Thomas
Patrick Irie, Early B, Supercat (C.60)
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King Mellow
1987
Ocho Rios
Culture B, Little Tenor, Bully Cat, Dread Bob,
Major Worries, Professor Frisky, Pad Anthony.
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King Sturgav
1979/Jan
Tivoli Gardens, Kingston
Chu Lee, U.Roy, Ranking Joe, General Echo,
Horace Andy, Barry Brown, Errol Scorcher.
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1979/Feb
Camperdown, Kingston
Ranking Joe,
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1979
Tivoli Gardens.
Ranking Joe, Massive Dread.
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1979
Papine, Kingston
Ranking Joe, Brigadier Jerry, Lui Lepki
(C.60).
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1983
Portland
Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Anthony Johnson,
Ken Bob.
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1983
St.Thomas
Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin.
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1983
Spanish Town.
Massive Dread, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin,
Ken Bob, General Plough, Delton Screechy.
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1983/Dec
Toronto, Canada.
Charlie Chaplin, Josey Wales, Paketo Wilson.
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1985
25th May
House Of Leo, Kingston.
Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin.
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1985/July
Spanish Town.
Charlie Chaplin, Principal Grundy,
Little Twitch, Admiral Bailey, U.Roy,
Bammie Man, Devon Irie.
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1986/June
House Of Leo, Kingston
Derrick Irie, Willie Joseph, John Wayne,
Charlie Chaplin, Admiral Bailey, U.Roy,
Joe Lickshot, Little Twitch.
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1987/November
New York
Louie Ranking, Brigadier Jerry, Jah Mikey,
Colonel Scitta, Colonel Lloydie, Small Change,
Johnny Lover, Bobby Culture, Santa Ranking.
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1994/4th April
St.Thomas.
Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Brigadier Jerry,
U.Roy, Lukie D, Sister Nancy, Little Twitch.
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King Sturgav – Arrows Bamboo Lawn – May Pen 11th April 1998. With: Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Briggy, Little Twitch and Ranking Joe.U.Roy’s Stur Gav revival dances have been the talk of reggae music throughout the year. Although the music is a mix of old and new so it’s not really revival. The spirit is the main thing here. A real sense of purpose can he heard on this tape.
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1998/July
Toronto, Canada.
U.Brown, Linval Thompson, U.Roy,
Charlie Chaplin. (Part 1)
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1998/July
Toronto, Canada.
U.Roy,U.Brown, Charlie Chaplin.
(Part 2).
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1998/4th July
Windsor Lawn, St Ann.
Paul Elliott, Norris Man, Little Twitch,
Singing Melody, Edi Fitzroy, Daddy Shark,
Prof Nuts, Ringo, Spanner Banner, Yami
Bolo., President Brown, Carlton Livingstone,
Lone Ranger, Charlie Chaplin, Shabba Ranks.
(Part 1)
1998/4th July
Charlie Chaplin, Paul Elliott, U.Roy,
Shabba Ranks, John Wayne, Quench Aid,
Linval Thompson, President Brown,
Little Twitch, Ricky Silk, Josey Wales,
Prof Nuts, Briagdier Jerry, Johnny P,
Admiral Tebbit, Sister Nancy.
(Part 2)
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1998/4th July
Windsor Lawn, St Ann
John Wayne, Josey Wales, Yami Bolo,
Charlie Chaplin, President Brown, Brigadier
Jerry, Junior Briggy, Shabba Ranks,
Little Twitch, Admiral Tebbit, Edi Fitzroy,
Angie Angel, Beenie Man, General Trees,
Ringo, Sister Nancy, Cappa , Power Saw.
Dawya Ranks (Part 3)
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1998/4th July
Windsor Lawn, Kingston.
Beenie Man, Shabba Ranks, Josey Wales,
Admiral Tebbit, Linval Thompson, Edi Fitzroy,
Sister Nancy, Brigadier Jerry, Little Twitch.
(Part 4)
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King Stur Gav
De Historic Return
Is De Historic Stepforward!
When sound system tapes first began arriving from Jamaica in the late seventies, It wasn't long before reggae people quickly began to grumble about the sound quality, it usually takes a lot for reggae people to grumble about sound quality. Reggae record releases would never win any a prize in a HiFi magazine. The sound system tape was something else though, the very nature of them meant they were copied many times before anyone outside of the sound system business got them. This meant they were usually at the wrong speed or were poor quality sound. Still people rightly love them faults and all.
With the advent of minidiscs and the CDR the sound quality problems associated with sound system tapes could be solved. This incredible set is the first 2 CD set, and features of the course the Mighty King Stur Gav on his tour of the UK. London and Birmingham. On this set which lasts 2 hours and 26 minutes you get the full crew. Billed as the magnificent seven, and are of course - U.Roy, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Brigadier Jerry,U.Brown, plus singers Johnny Osbourne and Al Campbell. This amazing set is released by Jugglin Machine and is marketed in the UK by Reggae Retro. rretro@clara.net
King Sturgav – Spaldings, Manchester, August 1998.Little Twitch, Papa Biggy, U.Roy, Natty Pablo & Josey Wales. Selector – Inspector Willie. U.Roy’s Sturgav sound travels to the parish of Manchester for this session in Spaldings. Long time selector Inspector Willie has a wicked selection of Morgan Heritage tunes and Alton Ellis dub plates to play. Regular deejays Natty Pablo and Papa Biggy start the vibes flowing. U.Roy himself is in good form, whilst the under recorded Little Twitch is as lyrical as ever. He’s been around for a long time but has never had the success he deserves. The ‘Colonel’ Josey Wales then joins the dance, linking up with U.roy and ‘Talking’ Twitch to give us another entertaining Sturgav tape.
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King Sturgav – Caymanas Golf Club, Kingston, September 1998.U.Roy, Cutty Ranks, Charlie Chaplin, Josey Wales, Brigadier Jerry, Buro Banton, Jim Brown, Echo Minott, Little Twitch, Jah Thomas, Ranking Trevor, Little John & Joe Lickshot. Selector – Inspector Willie. When you hear a King Sturgave session you know you’re going to get strictly conscious music and lyrics. Inspector Willie plays some wicked Lucaino and Cocoa Tea cuts, while seasoned deejays Brigadier Jerry, Charlie Chaplin and the hard working Josey Wales preach reality in the dancehall. Singers Echo Minott and Little John give good performances and DJ veterans Ranking Trevor Jah Thomas and Buro Banton put in a brief, but entaining appearances. Sturgav dances re proving very popular since owner reactivated his set, and this excellent tape is no exception.
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1998/6th November
Birmingham, UK
Al Campbell, U.Brown, U.Roy, Brigadier Jerry,
Johnny Osbourne.
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1998/7th November
Brixton, London.
U.Brown, U.Roy, Al Campbell, Josey Wales,
Linval Thompson, Brigadier Jerry, Johnny Osbourne,
Charlie Chaplin.
(Part 1)
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1998/7th November
U.Brown, Brigadier Jerry, U.Roy, Johnny Osbourne,
Charlie Chaplin, Josey Wales, Al Campbell.
(Part 2)
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1998/7th November
Brixton, London.
Johnny Osboure, Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin,
Brigadier Jerry, Al Campbell, U.Roy, U.Brown.
(Part 3)
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King Sturgav – 28th November 1998, Skateland, Kingston. Luciano, Josey Wales, Papa Biggy, Mikey General, Linval Thompson, Junior Cat, Junior Reid. Selectors Danny Dread & Jah Screw. Jingles’ Skateland venue is the host to hard working Sturgav sound. ‘Father’ Josey welcomes the messenger man Luciano and his sparring partner Mikey General. This wicked tape showcases many of Luciano’s hits and he performs live some of the ‘specials’ that Sturgav have been running recently. Newly installed selector Danny Dread, assisted by original selector Jah Screw, keep the music flowing and Josey Wales ads his dj comments to the vocal version. Early 80’s singer Linval Thompson revives some of his dancehall favourites including his popular ‘Train To Zion’. It’s good to hear a singer of Lucaino's calibre giving his all for the grassroots dancehall audience.
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1999
29th May
Bronx, New York
General Trees, U.Roy, Josey Wales, Brigadier Jerry,
Danny Jackson, Buro Banton, Doctor C, Junior Demus,
Ian Sweetness.
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King Tubby
1974/75
June
Kingston
U.Roy
(Poor Recording)
C.60
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King Tubby Hi Fi - East Queen Street, Kingston,
Circa 1974-75
U.Roy - Operator King Tubby.
This rare recording was uncovered recently courtesy of Canada's Dave Brown. It is the second King Tubby tape to surface and this time the quality is better. The difficulty here is pinpointing the exact year of this historic recording. The venue is East Queen Street in Downtown Kingston and King Tubby's mighty sound system is in full control. Dennis Walks perennial l favourite 'Drifter' starts the tape followed by some pounding Tubby versions. The Godfather of all deejays U.Roy, with his quick jive talking takes over on combination four. Next Tubby runs what sounds like an I.Roy dub plate over the 'Satta' riddim, followed by heavy dub to 'Three Blind Mice' with U.Roy stating that the "King's sound leads the way" Selection turns over to Studio One style with a youthful Jacob Miller's 'Love Is A Message' over which the DJ Daddy sends his own musical message. 'Tubby is our name, and music is our game'. Further Studio One cuts by Horace Andy and Nana McLean follow with matching dubs. U.Roy doesn't crowd the versions too much, leaving the Kings pounding dubs to mash up the venue. This tape although only 40 minutes long, is an important jigsaw piece in the history of reggae music.
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Lee's Unlimited
1982
Port Morant
Welton Irie, Ranking Trevor, Shaka Shamba,
Boss Nigger, Michael Palmer, Frankie Paul,
Screecha Nice, General Leon, Danny Dread,
Kelly Ranking, Welton Irie, Papa San, Rappa
Robert, General Brains, Jim Brown, Toyan,
Matty Pang.
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Leo Tone
1983/April
Brooklyn, New York
Shinehead, Shelly Thunder, Little Briggy, Colonel Desi,
Spanky.
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Mandela
1991
8th December
Port Antonio
V Inner City -
Juggling.
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Metromedia
Metromedia - Tivoli Gardens, Kingston, July 1982.
Peter Metro, Massive Dread, Zuzu, Papa Ritchie,Papa Wayne. Selector: Sky Juice.
Around the turn of the 80's the Metromedia sound was building a good reputation on the dancehall circuit.The main reason for their popularity was probably down to the presence of charismatic deejay Peter Metro. For this dance in Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston, Sky Juice is at the controls, as he still is today, and it's the 'Unmetered Taxi' riddim which drives Metro's connection lyrics. He's joined by the late Massive Dread, who's bubbling style was a dancehall favourite. Here he flashed his 'National Heroes' lyrics along with hit song. 'This is Massive.' Papa Wayne and Richie, in combination. trade girl lyrics and comment on th1982 Brazilian football team. But it's Peter 'Pedro' Metro was shines brighest here, often chatting and singing 'en espano' at length. As he rightly says 'Jamaica Proud A Me'. Metromedia status continued to grow over the years, and although mainly a juggling sound now, Sky Juice is rated as one of the worlds best selectors.
1982/July
Kingston
Peter Metro, Massive Dread, Zuzu, Papa Richie,
Papa Wayne, Peter Metro, Papa San, Dominic,
Danny Dread, Puddy Roots, Sanchez, Teddy Irie,
Horace Ferguson, Anthony Redrose, Tonto Metro.
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1988/February
Constant Springs, Kingston.
Peter Metro, Puddy Roots, Tonto Metro, Doctor C,
Dicky Ranking, Danny Dread.
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1990/May
Manchester UK
Japanese, Danny Dread, Echo Minott, Johnny P,
Robert Lee, Peter Metro, Lecturer.
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1990/July
Kingston
Japanese, Doctor C, Singing Melody,
Captain Barkey, Nuthead, Don Angelo.
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1990/September
Waltham Park
Kingston
Cutty Ranks, Junior Demus, Peter Metro,
Nuthead, Danny Dread, Dicky Ranking,
Billy Boyo.
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1991/Jan
Hunts Bay, Kingston.
Cutty Ranks, Danny Dread, Panhead, Ninjaman,
Charlie Chaplin, U.Roy, Japanese.
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1992/5th August
Kingston
Danny Dread, Louie Ranking, Junie Ranks,
Queen Paula, Angie Angel, Papa San.
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1996/1st Jan
Spanish Town.
Merciless, Action Fire, Shabba Ranks, Ronnie Thwaites,
Little Twitch, Malcolm X, Ghost, Papa Biggy.
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1996/17th Feb
Falmouth
Puddy Roots, General Trees, Ninjaman, Colourman,
Selvie Wonder.
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Mr Mention
1995/June
Birmingham UK
V Mikey Studio V Father Ovis
Revival Juggling.
(2xC.60)
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Papa Moke
1996/June
New Jersey
Danny Maestro, Ranking Joe, Gassy Ranking,
Captain Ganzie, Larry Ranking, Victor Ranking,
Sammy Culture.
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Papa Roots
1983
Lionel Town, Clarendon.
Jim Kelly, Merrick.
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Ray Symbolic
Ray Symbolic - 82 Chisholm Avenue - Kingston, 1980.
Ranking Joe, Lui Lepki. Selector: Jah Screw.
The deejay/selector combination of Ranking Joe and Jah Screw were at their peak around the late seventies and early eighties. Firstly with the original King SturGav and, as featured here, with the Ray Symbolic sound. Ranking Joe 'steps it in a Chisholm Ave', displaying his trademark quick talking style, as Jah Screw draws musical selections from the likes of Barrington Levy, Horace Andy, and in particular Sugar Minott. Dollars is the topic for his 'Money Man Skank' and he warns about 'Fussing And Fighting' over Sugar's 'Jah Shakey' cut 'Jah Jah Children. Towards the end of this rare tape, frequent dancehall performer Lui Lepki joins the proceeding urging Jah Children to unite. Not long after this session Ray Symobolic, with Screw and Joe become the first Ja sound to tour England in August 1980. The three month stay was a great success, but tragically in November, shortly after the return to Jamaica, the owner Ray Symbolic was killed in a Kingston car crash.
1980
Chisolm Avenue.
Kingston
Ranking Joe, Lui Lepki
(C.60)
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Redman
1987/March
Kingston
Ashman, Wayne Ranks, John Wayne,
Anthony Redrose, Black Ranks, Rappa Robert,
Don Yute, Leslie Thunder, Super Barry,
Louie Culture (C.60)
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Renaissance
1999
Mix Tape
Juggling
Vol 6
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Rockertone
1987/June
Connecticut, USA
Charlie Chaplin, Josey Wales, Brigadier Jerry.
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Rodigan
1994/4th July
Atlanta, Georgia.
V Genesis
Juggling.
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1995/3rd May
Florida, USA
V Mellows
Juggling
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1997/12th Dec
Fulham, London.
V Kilamanjaro
Juggling.
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Saxon
1983
Lewisham, London
V Ghettotone.
Phillip Levi & Leslie Lyrics
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1992
12th September
Handworth UK
Juggling.
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1994/31st March
Bermuda
V Addies
Juggling
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1997/30th August
New Cross, London.
Ringo, Squiddly Ranking, Peter Metro, Buro Banton,
Little John, U.Brown, Papa Levi, Daddy Colonel, Daddy Rusty,
Senior Sandy. (Part 1)
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1997/30th August
New Cross, London
Roger Robin, Daddy Colonel, Daddy Rusty, Papa Levi,
Ringo, Peter Metro, Buro Banton, Squiddly Ranking,
Little John, Senior Sandy, Lecturer, Ruddy Irie.
(Part 2).
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Silverhawk
1987
August Town, Kingston
Tullouch T, Risto Benji, Prince Junior, Shabba Ranks.
Don Angelo, Jah Thomas, Penny Irie, Beenie Man,
Johnny Cool, Junie Ranks, Colin Roach, Little Richie.
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1988
Kingston
Juggling
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1988
Montego Bay
Brigadier Jerry, Billy The Kid, DJ Daddy, White Mice,
Conroy Smith.
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1990/20th March
Tivoli Gardens,Kingston.
V Stone Love - Juggling
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1990/Nov
Kingston
Juggling
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1990/Nov
Barbican, Kingston
Supercat.
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1993/May
August Town, Kingston
Juggling.
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Sir Coxsone
1984/London
Peter Metro, Josey Wales, Sister Katy, Asher Senator,
Smiley Culture, Bikey Dread, Mr Young.
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1988/Oct
London
Tenor Fly, Daddy Freddie, Screamer Don,
Mikey Foreigner, Little Howie, Miss Irie,
Junior Chin, Spliffington, Supercat, Dominic,
Reporter.
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Sir Daley/
Tello Vibration
1982 June/1983 December
Mandeville/Kingston
Santana, John Steele/
Papa Tullo, Jockey Rider, Little Jerry,
Jesse James, Squiddly Ranking.
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Socialist Roots
Socialist Roots – Angola Lawn, Kingston, 25th May 1978
This classic tape captures the former King Attorney sound shortly after it re-emerged as Socialist Roots. The selector is the veteran Danny Dread and he has here two of Jamaica’s top ranking deejays. Channel One hitmaker and U.Roy disciple Ranking Trevor holds the mic in fine style toasting over some killer rockers riddims. Long-time dancehall entertainer U.Brown steps forward on side two deejaying masterfully over some famous Harry Mudie dubs. Sadly political violence in Kingston forced Socialist Roots to disband before the seventies were through.
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Soul Symphony
1988/December
Skateland, Kingston
Lone Ranger.
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Small Axe
1984
Spanish Town
Little Twitch, Monksman, Multi Blind,
Daddy Meeky, Little Meeky, Chronicle,
Bullman.
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Stereo One
1986
Spanish Town
Lt.Stitchie, Wolfman, Tipper Lee, Papa San,
Little John, Johnny Slaughter, Japanese,
Ricky Stereo, Daddy Blue.
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1986
Barbican, Kingston
Buro Banton, Lt.Stitchie, Wolfman, Ricky Stereo,
Daddy Blue, Little Kirk, Leroy Hornsman,
Dirty Harry, Courtney Melody.
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1987
Harbour View, St Catherine.
Lt.Stitchie, Pinchers, Ricky Stereo, Wickerman,
Malibu, Daddy Blue, Leroy Hornsman.
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Stereo Passion
1994/May
Cockburn Pen, Kingston
Josey Wales, Little Twitch, General B, Thriller Black.
Captain Juice.
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Stereophonic
Stereophonic – Skateland, Kingston, August 1978.
1978/Aug
Skateland, Kingston
General Echo, Skipper, Django, Danny Dread,
Welton Irie, Madoo, Slaveman, Ringo, Doc.Halliday.
Selector: Colonel Fluxy
Leon ‘Big John’s’ Stereophonic sound was the hom of the talented General Echo. He was the slackest DJ in the world, but he deejayed with unique style and a wicked sense of humour. Here he’s jouned by his spars Django, Skipper and singer Madoo. Danny Dread pleads for tribal unity in a Brigader Jerry style, and Ringo and Welton Irie hit the slackness lyrics. It’s General Echo, as ever who steals the show.
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1979/December
Tavern, Kingston
Natty, Madoo, Fluxy, Sister Pinky, Donovan, Danny, Denny.
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1980/
Bionic Lawn, Kingston
General Echo, Madoo, Sister Nancy, Sam Cooke, Ringo,
Donovan.
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1980/March
Blossom HQ/Kingston
General Echo, Madoo, Django, Bubbler, Lui Lepki,
Brigadier Jerry.
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1980/
Skateland, Kingston
Brigadier Jerry, General Echo, Sister Nancy, Fluxy,
Donovan, Errol Scorcher, Madoo, Django, Papa Oland,
Barrington Levy, Barry Brown, Sugar Minott.
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Stereophonic/
Taurus
1980
Kingston
General Echo, Fluxy, Sister Nancy, Donovan/Mr Sparling,
Little Joe, Collie Armagideon (C.60)
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Stereophonic (UK)
15th February
Liverpool UK
Judge Dean, Smokey Banton, Bobby Sparkes,
Super Morris.
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Stone Love
1988
Arcadia Gardens, Kingston
Juggling
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Stone Love/
Silverhawk
1988
Kingston/Tivoli Gardens,
Kingston
Lecturer, Little John,/Josey Wales,
Frankie Paul, Lecturer, Admiral Bailer,
Little Twitch.
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1989
Harbour View.
Sanchez, Yellowman, Anthony Redrose,
Neville Valentine, Squiddly Ranking, Jah Thomas,
UU Madoo.
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1989
Negril, Westmoreland.
Flourgon, Clement Irie, Anthony Redrose,
Yellowman, Daddy Lizard, Sanchez.
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1990/March
Jones Town, Kingston.
Shabba Ranks, Little Twitch, Junior Demus,
Dummy, Squiddly Ranking, Too Sweet.
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1990/May
Rockfort, Kingston
Juggling
(C.60)
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1990/May
Kingston,
Juggling
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1990/August
Kingston
Brian & Tony Gold, Cocoa Tea, Home T,
Flourgon, Dean Fraser, Dicky Ranking,
Dominic, Risto Benji, Dummy, Mikey General,
Shelley Thunder, Tuffest, Derrick Irie,
Richie Stephens, Dennis Brown, Sanchez,
Singing Melody, Winston Paddy.
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1990/Sept
Ocho Rios,
Richie Stephens, Echo Minott, Lady Patra,
Ninjaman, Junior Cat, Pinches, Papa Biggy.
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1991/16th May
Dunkirk, Kingston
Tiger, Papa San, Doug E Fresh, Thriller U,
Wayne Wonder, Blacka Ranks, Singing Melody,
Grindsman, Beenie Man, Derrick Irie, Ackee &
Saltfish, Nicodemus, Frankie Paul, Ruddy Irie.
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1991/June
Kingston 13
Juggling
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1991/22nd June
House Of Leo, Kingston
+ Afrique
Juggling.
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1991/8th Jul
Waltham Park, Kingston
Sanchez, Singing Melody, Danny Dread,
Ackee & Saltfish, Cobra, Dummy.
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1991/November
Kingston
Juggling
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1991/6th December
St Ann's Bay
Tony Rebel, Garnett Silk, Yasus Afari, Ed Robinson,
Apache Scratchy, Super Morris, Half Pint.
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1992/1st March
Marverly. Kingston.
Panhead, Papa Biggy, Capleton, Simpleton, Baby Wayne,
Beenie Man, Super Cat, Shabba Ranks, Risto Benji,
Lecturer, Duckman, Echo Minott, Black Mice, Tenor Senior.
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1992/13th November
Annotto Bay, St Mary
Little John, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder,
Panhead, Triston Palma.
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1995/1st March
St Anns Bay
Lt Stitchie, Spragga Benz, Bounty Killer, Frisco Kidd, Gringo,
Jungle Roots, Percy Sledge, Steelie Ranks.
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1995/November
Waltham Park, Kingston
Ninjaman, Wickerman, Captain Barkey, Little Wicked,
Dummy, Frankie Paul, Spirit & Buggy, General Trees.
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1996/28th January
Port Henderson, Portmore.
Dummy, Paul Elliott, Jimmy Irie, Blackashine, New Product,
Serial Killer, Slice Bread, Killish, Singing Bird, Tuffy Melody,
Quench Aid, Roundhead, Ninjaman, Elephant Man,
Harry Toddler, Danny Dread, Captain Barkey, Baby Wayne,
Determine.
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1996/12th June
Seaview Gardens, Kingston
Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Leroy Hornsman, Nitty Kultchie,
Harry Toddler, Elephant Man, Boom Dandimite, Daily Bread,
Bramwell, Lady Saw, General B, Sugar Slick, Jason Sweetness,
Anthony Redrose, Jim Screechy, Blackashine, Billy Diamonds,
Frankie Paul.
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1996 Dec
Waltham Park, Kingston
Juggling.
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1998/20th June
London
Juggling
(C.60)
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1998/ 27th July
Skateland, Kingston
Sizzla, Jah Cure, John The Baptist,
Buju Banton, Junior Reid.
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1999/Jan
Mix Tape
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1999
1st April
Burnt Savannah, St Elizabeth.
Juggling.
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Soul To Soul
Skateland Dec 1979 –
Selector: Ronnie Taylor.
The Lone Ranger gives us a rundown of day to day runnings in Kingston. Ranger chats of slackness, obeah, roots and culture over selector Ronnie’s tuff Channel One and Studio One rhythms. His lyrics were witty and inventive and this style would make him Jamaica’s number one the following year.
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Strike Force
1992
20th October
Spanish Town.
Juggling
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1994
6th May
Spanish Town
Juggling
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Studio 54
1981
Montego Bay
Lui Lepki, Sammy Dread, Papa Richie,
Papa Willie, Puddy Roots (C.60)
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Studio Mix/
Lee Unlimited
1982/1983
82 Chisholm Ave Kingston/
Jonestown, Kingston
Papa Tullo, Pompido, Little Washy,
Johnny Blacka, Ken Boothe, Sugar Minott,
Elfigo Barker, Junior Reid, Don Carlos,
Peter Metro, Squiddly Ranking, Buro Banton,
Little John, Papa Tullo, Toyan, Thriller.
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Stur Mars
1985
St Elizabeth
Supercat. General Trees, Junior Black,
Ricky Tuffy, Cutty Ranks. (C.60)
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1985
Alligator Pond, Manchester
Ricky Tuffy, Nicodemus, Cutty Ranks,
Everton Blender
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Stur Mars – Alexandria, St. Anns, 1985
Super Cat, Major Manzie, Buro Banton, Ricky Tuffy, Cutty Ranks, General Jah Mikey, Nicodemus, Junior Black, Selector Danny Dread.
For a long time Kenneth ‘Skengman’ Black had a dream of creating a top sound system in Jamaica. Stur Mars was that sound. He rounded up twp of the islands best selectors in Ainsley Grey from Kilamanjaro and Danny Dread from Studio 54 and some top notch deejays, most of whom are present at this session in Alexandria, St Anns. Danny Dreadlocks flings down plenty of pre-digital riddims, featuring Half Pint, Junior Reid and Frankie Paul in particular. Buro Banton hails up Sturmars as the new sound to rule every sound. Veteran Jah Mikey, yet another fine deejay who’s never made made that big breaktrhough, is, as ever, full of lyrics. Cutty Ranks, rough – house deejay in the making, and Major Manzie handle the mic well. Long talking Super Cat, also fresh from’Jaro’ with plenty to say. Stands proud as a buffalo soldier over a wicked dub of Half Pints ‘Freedom Fighter’. This session was one of a series of warm ups for the official Skateland opening. Even so, Skengman must have been pleased with his heavyweight sound.
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1985/July
Skataland, Kingston.
Nicodemus, Supercat, Buro Banton,
Cutty Ranks, Mellow Tuffy, Little John,
Hopeton James, Junior Cat, Phillip
Fanna, Early B.
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1985/July
Machester
Nicodemus, Cutty Ranks, Junior Black,
Jah Thomas, Buro Banton, Echo Minott,
Tenor Saw, Supercat, Cocoa Tea
(C.60)
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1985/August
Skateland, Kingston
Nicodemus, Cutty Ranks, Supercat, Junior Black,
Ricky Tuffy.
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1986/December
Clarendon.
Super Cat, Josey Wales, U.Brown, Nicodemus,
Buro Banton.
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Super Dee
1991/March
August Town, Kingston.
Carleton, Cutty Ranks, Ruddy Irie, Steve Knight,
Tiger, Papa Beeto, General Smiley, Henkel Irie.
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Superphonic
1983/December
May Pen, Clarendon.
Bunny General, Danny Culture.
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Supersaint
1992/20th April
Waterford. St Catherine.
Juggling.
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1994/13th June
Seaview Gardens, Kingston.
Bounty Killer, Harry Toddler, Ninjaman,
Beenie Man.
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Survival Faith
1988/14th Feb
Boscobel, St Mary
Charlie Chaplin, Brigadier Jerry, General Trees,
Michael Buckley, Horace Martin, Little John,
Culture Lee.
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Taurus
1989/March
Waterhouse, Kingston.
Bananaman, Junie Ranks, Derrick Irie, Henkel Irie,
Lady Mackeral, Pompido, Super Morris, Tulloch T,
Frankie Wilmott, Robert Lee, Colin Roach,
Anthony Malvo, Sister Katy.
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Terminator
1994/26th January
Lionel Town, Clarendon.
Sanchez, Cocoa Tea, Lukie D, Luciano, Little Twitch,
Doniki, Steady Ranks, Shadowman, Stingaman.
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Third World
1985
Brooklyn, New York.
Professor Nuts, Papa San, Toyan, Asta Black.
Flatty Ranks, Madoo, Peter Ranking, Malibu.
(C.60)
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Ticka/Destiny
1985/1985
Montego Bay/Manchester
Super Cat, Tonto Irie, Jockey Rider,
Sonny Ranking, Bobby Zarro, Echo Minott,
Blacka/General Trees, Everton Blender,
Danny Culture, Little Meeky, Daddy Meeky,
Lady G.
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True Love
1992
8th August
Ocho Rios,
Juggling.
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Turbophonic
1997/24th April
St.Ann
Future Trouble, Screechy Joe, Fowly Don,
Diplomat, Prince Junior, Ginger Killer,
Bananaman.
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Ultrasonic
1983
Clarendon
Phillip Fraser, General Lucky & Peter Ranking,
Fletcher D, Shadow Man, Don Carlos.
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Upsetter
1982
Harbourn, Canada.
Daddy Soldjie, Jughead, Peter Metro, Papa Wally,
Bobby Zarro, Screecha Nice (C.60).
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Virgo
1979/1981
Kingston.
Welton Irie, Lone Ranger.
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Virgo – Up Park Camp, Kingston, 1980
Lone Ranger, General Echo, Sammy Dread, Barrington Levy, Welton Irie, Selector: Tony Virgo
Virgo sound system was very popular around the turn of the 80’s. The Lone Ranger was frequently at the microphone of operator Tony Virgo’s set. For this dance in the Up Park Camp area, Lone Ranger is joined by two of Jamaica’s slackest deejays, the legendary General Echo and Welton Irie. Youthman sensation Barrington Levy steps in the dance with a version of ‘Under Sixteen’ over the ‘Stalag’ rhythm, which prompts General Echo to let loose his ‘Arleen’ lyrics. Studio One riddims feature heavily and popular vocalist Sammy Dread had the people skanking to Papa Virgo. At one point Welton Irie is ordered to get slack by one of his fellow deejays. Hearing Echo and Ranger in combination over The Wailing Souls ‘Old Broom’ Taxi rhyhtm sums up this tape, slack but very entertaining.
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1980/81
May/Oct
Crossroads, Kingston/Oracabessa
Welton Irie, Spliffman/Welton Irie, Nicodemus,
Gilliepreist.
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1981
Standpipe, Kingston
Lone Ranger, U.Brown, Jah Bull, Sammy Dread.
(C.60)
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1981/April
Standpipe, Kingston
Lone Ranger.
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1981/July
Skateland, Kingston
Lone Ranger.
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1981/23rd December
Oracabessa, St Mary
U.Brown, Nicodemus, General Tubby,
Ranking Trevor.
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Volcano
1983/July
Skateland, Kingston.
Buro Banton, Little John, Shadow Man,
Toyan, Peter Metro, Dicky Ranking,
Winston Hussey, Daddy Mellow.
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1983/September
Naggo Head, Kingston
Toyan, Shadow Man, Josey Wales,
Buru Banton, Elfigo Barker, Barrington Levy,
Lui Lepki, Little John.
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1984
Barbican, Kingston
Ringo, Buro Banton, Elfigo Barker, Shadow Man,
Roland Burrell, Double Ugly, Barrington Levy,
Major Manzie.
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Waggy T
1993/6th February
Miami, Florida
Juggling
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Wah Dat
1984
Old Harbour, St Catherine
Charlie Chaplin, Bammie Man, Danny Culture,
Peter Ranking, Juvenile, Hugh Griffiths,
Sister Verna, Daddy Edgerton.
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1985/May
Spanish Town.
Yellowman, Danny Culture, Peter Ranking,
Django, Daddy Famous, Sister Janet,
Skullman, Teezy, Ashanti Ranks, Prince Jazzbo.
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World Soundclash
1993/2nd April
Birmingham UK
Luv Injection v Afrique v Bodyguard v Saxon
Juggling.
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Youth Promotion
1985/Jan
Kingston
Colourman, Little John, Wayne Smith, Dicky Ranking,
Daddy Ants, Junior Reid, Thriller, John Wayne,
Sugar Minott, Shelley Thunder, Trevor Junior,
Rod Taylor.
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1985/February
Kingston
Dicky Ranking, Ashman, Daddy Ants, Redman,
Thriller, Trevor Junior, Colourman, Blacka T.
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1985
Orange Hill, Westmoreland
Sugar Minott, Dicky Ranking, Charlie Chaplin,
Yellowman, Half Pint, Junior Reid.
(C.60)
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1985/April
Skatalend, Kingston
Colourman, Half Pint, Josey Wales, Tenor Saw,
Blacka t, Chris Wayne, Sugar Minott, Daddy Ants,
Dona P.
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1985/2nd June
Kingston
Dicky Ranking, Sugar Minott, John Wayne, Yami Bolo,
Daddy Ants, Tenor Saw, Dona P, Colourman, Thriller,
Welton Irie, Horace Andy.
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1986/January
Skataland, Kingston
Squiddly Ranking, Daddy Shark, Little John, Dicky Ranking,
Peter Metro, Chris Wayne, Tony Rebel, Thriller, Junior Steel.
(C.60)
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1986
Montego Bay
Yami Bolo, Thriller, Dona P, Daddy Ants, Daddy Shark,
Lady Saw, Tuffy, White Mice, Colourman, Chris Wayne,
Sugar Minott, Mikey General.
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Zodiac
Zodiac – Compound Way, Kingston 1982
Brigadier Jerry, Danny Jackson, Danny Dread, Jah Mel,
Selector Jimbo.
Compound Way is the venue for the Zodiac Hi Fi on this night and the star of the show is ‘The General’ Brigadier Jerry, fresh from a Jah Love Muzik tour of England. He’s in top form here showing off his deejaying skills urging the youth to get an education on ‘Gwan A School’ over Sly ‘Unmetered Taxi’. His ‘In The Ghetto’ lyrics are also heard before handing over to singer Danny Jackson for an adapted version of ‘Sharing The Night With Zodiac’ The unhearald deejay Danny Dread is next in line. ‘The Reverend’ has been a long time fixture of the dancehall scene, always chatting his lyrics in conscious fashion. Here he hits out at the proliferation of slackness from many deejay’s. When selector Jimbo moves into a Sugar Minott selection, first Danny Jackson versions ‘Gonna Take A Miracle’ over ‘Rough Ole Life’ before Briggy moves in to finish this excellent tape with a swipe at chaaty mouth people and a rundown of the bad boy’s guns.
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1983
Whitfield Town, Kingston.
Danny Dread, Jah Thomas, Ugly Francis,
Phillip Frazer, Johnny Blacka, Mikey,
Stanley Braveman.
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