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Tag: Jamaica

Categories Dancehall, Reggae

25/05/2022:”Roof Over Mi Head” by Sister Nancy

I’ve covered one of Sister Nancy’s bigger hits – ‘Only Woman D.J. With Degree‘. Released on the same 1982 album, ‘Roof Over Mi Head’ talks…

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
Categories Reggae

21/05/2022: “Thief In The Night / Stealing Stealing” by John Holt

I know this one as ‘Thief In The Night’, but there are a couple of versions out there. Many of the official channels use ‘Stealing…

May 21, 2022May 21, 2022
Categories R'n'B

30/05/2021: “Magic” by Christopher Martin

The video actually tells a deeper story than the lyrics do. But what really has me hooked on this is the magic instrumental…

May 30, 2021June 18, 2021
Categories Dancehall

19/05/2021: “No Way No Better Than Yard” by Admiral Bailey

This was released in 1988. And if you listen, Admiral Bailey lays out the state of the world at the time. President Botha in South…

May 19, 2021June 18, 2021
Categories Reggae

14/05/2021: “Live Good” by Burning Spear

As I’ve written previously, Burning Spear are among the roots reggae greats. The spiritual, righteous classic 1975 LP, Marcus Garvey, contains several brilliant songs, including…

May 14, 2021May 23, 2021
Categories Dancehall, Reggae

06/05/2021: “Lef Them To Time” by Burro Banton

Burro Banton is a dancehall staple. With a career spanning from the 70s to the present, he played a key role in the development of…

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Categories Reggae

01/05/2021: “Who The Cap Fit” by Bob Marley & The Wailers

“Who The Cap Fit” is a cautionary tale. The title means that people should accept their wrongdoings. Marley takes aim at false friends, backstabbers and…

May 1, 2021May 6, 2021
Categories Dancehall

28/04/2021: “Live Up” by Cutty Ranks

Cutty Ranks, to this day, remains one of the best Dancehall artists to grace the mic. His output in the late 80s and early 90s…

April 28, 2021May 6, 2021
Categories Dancehall, Reggae

20/04/2021: “The System” by Michigan and Smiley

Vocal duos were fairly common in dancehall during the 80s. Think “Uptown Top Ranking” by Althea and Donna. Papa Michigan and General Smiley were the…

April 20, 2021May 18, 2021
Categories Dub

04/04/2021: “Carefree Dub” by King Tubby and The Aggrovators

The rich, warm tones of King Tubby are unmistakable. The pulsing bassline provides a solid foundation for the track, but the melodic power of the…

April 4, 2021March 13, 2021

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