Augustus Pablo is usually associated with the melodica, but he was also a gifted dub producer. I’m not too sure what the bell sound on…
Tag: Jamaica
17/12/2020: “Fever” by Susan Cadogan
Absolute classic Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry at the controls here. The Upsetters lay down a solid track, old school bassline and flute ripe for the Perry…
11/12/2020: “Guns Of Navarone” by The Skatalites
The original version of this is a bombastic theme tune for a 1961 film – as you might guess, that film is called ‘The Guns…
23/11/2020: “Youth Of Eglington” by Black Uhuru
For context, Eglington is an area of Toronto with a large Jamaican community. Brixton is an area of London with a large Jamaican community. And…
06/11/2020: “Look Youthman” by Barrington Levy
Barrington Levy is up there among the most prolific and successful Jamaican Dancehall Deejays. Not by accident, either. Using his distinctive voice and versatile delivery,…
07/10/2020: “We Need Love” by Johnny Osbourne
Johnny Osbourne is one of my favourite artists. Given the right rhythm, he can nail it – in any style. This is one of his…
15/11/2019: “Roots Reality & Culture” by Bounty Killer
The title track of a 1993 album, the song is based on the classic ‘Real Rock’ riddim, with additional mixing by King Jammy. The rest…
13/11/2019: “Let Freedom Reign” by Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari
Released in 1975 on the magnificent Tales Of Mozambique, this jazzy Nyabinghi track hits hard – every drum beat is like the footstep of a giant. That…
02/11/2019: “Blood Donza Dub” by Johnny Clarke
In a similar vain to the last post, it’s worth emphasising that there is nothing wrong with Johnny Clarke’s singing. Far from it. The version…