Roots & Culture 2603 Items

Release: 2022

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nowhere Like Here: Love Songs From The Caribbean & Diaspora

2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Emotional Rescue)

26,59 €* 27,99 € -5%

10" | 2022 | UK | Original (Forever Living Originals)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Emotional Rescue is delighted to debut a first. Rather than a straight reissue of an (obscure) classic or a collection of music by an artist or label, here presented is a compilation of various artists centered around a sound and movement reggae-tinged music and how it influenced and spread from the Caribbean and diaspora.

Drawn from the off kilter digging of archivist, DJ and collector Bruno (perfectliv.es), Nowhere Like Here is not a follow up, but a sideways accompaniment, to his recent and already cult like 'Perfect Motion' collection of left field pop and new wave, recently self-released with Flo Dill (nts).

This is a special release to celebrate the label's 10th year and beyond, offering a treasure trove of lo-fi and often pop inspired reggae cuts, mixing heartfelt Lovers Rocks style paeans and quirky private press oddities, all guaranteed to 'make-a-move and tap', these are, in the main ridiculously rare or impossible to find alternative bombs, that are just as sound system rocking and massive bass line quaking showcases of the enduring legacy of this Jamaican music phenomenon. As with much of the early 80s period, the music community was in the throes of a Do-It-Yourself cultural renaissance as small labels, where crazy limited, one off White Labels Onlys came and went. Songs like Avalanche 's 'Your Love is Such a Good Thing 'or Warp Speed's 'Take It To The Night' were part of the claiming the means of production in to their own hands, pressing up the records and self-distributing. This raw, naive exuberance can be heard in the songs themselves. This is not reggae or Lovers as known, but something more expressive. Musical, simply produced, but with intelligible and uplifting optimism that is just superlatively catchy.

While Paul Thompson's 'Can I Take You Home' and Ras Ibuna's 'Black Beauty' are more straight-ahead Lover's style cuts, there is the parallel dance pop private pressing vibrations of the two Keith Robinson songs and Majority's 'Caroline' included all part of a thread; a joining the dots that Nowhere Like Here is at its most basic, a warmth the whole album exudes.

This is not a Lovers Rock Hits of some, but a left-of-center versioning, spread across Double Pack and cut loud for DJ play, fitting the ethos of Emotional Rescue by presenting something most will not have heard before and all the better for it.

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Chronixx

Never Give Up

16,99 €*

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Baco)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chronixx makes an overdue but welcome return to the airwaves with the soulful reggae track titled “Never GIve Up”. A rootsy, uplifting and inspiring song containing all the essential elements for a classic, Chronixx joins forces with award winning producer Inflo to create something very special!

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Omar Perry

Life

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Murray Man, Indica & Forward Fever / Jane Warriah, I & F.F.

Bible School Teachings, Dub / Time To Rearrange, Dub

10" (Indica Dubs)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP (Black Art / Studio 16)

George Faith

Super Eight

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Am I The Same Girl / Soulful Strut

Winsome / A-Class Crew

7" | 2022 | JP | Original (Fashion)

35,99 €*

Release: 2022 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Kingstonians / The Crystalites

Sufferer / Sufferer

7" | 2022 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

3LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Strut)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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These two avidly sought-after early Reggay tracks are quite rare. Splash Down is the instrumental version of Sufferer and both songs have been produced by Derrick Harriott. This is the first time these two wicked tracks are released together on a 7inch vinyl single.

THE Kingstonians Jamaican vocal trio, the Kingstonians were formed around 1966 by Cebert Bernard (aka Jackie Bernard) and his brother Lloyd "Footy" Bernard, along with mutual friend Lloyd Kerr. They began their recording career with producer J.J. Johnson, but had their greatest success between 1968 and 1970 with producer Derrick Harriott, who helped steer the singles "Singer Man" and "Sufferer" to the top of the Jamaican charts. An LP of the Harriott material was released in 1970 under the title “Sufferer”. The album was the career high point for the Kingstonians, who left Harriott to work briefly with producers Leslie Kong and Rupie Edwards before breaking up as the roots reggae era began.

THE Crystalites The Crystalites were the backing and studio band for legendary producer Derrick Harriott and included top 60s Jamaican musicians e.g. Bongo Herman, Bongo Les, Boris Gardiner, Gladstone Anderson, Karl Bryan, Winston Wright among others!

They were extremely productive between 1968 and 1974 and recorded 4 albums and countless singles covering many styles from Boss Reggae to Dub. More specifically, they recorded many wicked and awesome “versions” of hit songs of that time e.g. Sufferer by THE Kingstonians!

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Risco Connection

Risco Version

33,99 €*

LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Ramrock)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Drummer "Drummie" Joe Isaacs had already created history as the house drummer at Studio 1 in Jamaica on countless pre-reggae classics before moving to Canada in 1968 and is credited with slowing down the fast pace of ska during the rocksteady era. With Risco Connection, Isaacs released a series of choice reggae / disco covers, from 'Ain't No Stopping Us Now' and 'Good Times' to 'I'm Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)' and 'It's My House' as limited 12" singles on his own Black Rose imprint. "Arriving in Canada, we were one of the first set of musicians out of Jamaica coming here," explains Isaacs. "With Risco Connection, we wanted to try something new, songs that would have a crossover between disco and the rocksteady feeling and the right lyrics. We had trouble getting them well distributed widely at the time but people still picked up on the sound." 'Risco Version' brings together all of the vocal versions, dubs and extra tracks from the singles. Both formats feature an interview with Joe Isaacs and liner notes by journalist Angus Taylor. Audio is restored by Sean P and fully remastered and cut loud and proud by The Carvery.

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Ghetto Priest

Big People Music

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Golden Gems)

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Ramrock Records are hugely excited to announce the forthcoming release of Ghetto Priest’s ‘Big People Music’ LP, the long awaited follow up to his 2017 album, ‘Every Man For Every Man’. The idea for this LP was originally floated in 2018 and was intended to be a 6 track EP called ‘Songs for my father’. However, once Ghetto Priest got in the studio, the idea expanded as he went the extra mile adding his personal favourites, conjured up from childhood memories of his father’s tunes being played on the family radiogram with additions from his youthful excursions. A magical mixture of tracks associated with the greats – Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Slim Smith, Ken Boothe, Aaron Neville – ‘Big People Music’ can lay claim to being the 21st century’s equivalent of John Holt’s ‘1,000 Volts of Holt’ – an absolute essential on every Blaupunkt radiogram on a Sunday and a blues party staple. The combination of standards and righteous releases were mixed down by the Bishop of Dub, Adrian Sherwood who blessed the project with the title ‘Big People Music’, a powerful acknowledgement to those tunes which filled many a Caribbean household with immeasurable sentiments that echoed down through subsequent generations. Please be upstanding for Ghetto Priest and ‘Big People Music’. 'In memory of the Right Honourable Arthur Beresford Townsend - My Father'

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Mike Brooks

No War Over Woman

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Cienfuego Music)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Released in the UK as part of Brooks’ ‘One Love’ album in the early 1980s, ‘No War Over Woman’ was originally recorded at Channel One around 1975, with musicians apparently including Sly & Robbie rhythm section, Ansel Collins on keys and Deadly Headley on saxophone, and mixed at King Tubby’s. It is arguably the first time it gets issued as a 7’’ single including a version on the flip side. Extra tip: roots fans will recognise the riddim from Knowledge’s monumental ‘Stumbing Block’, which appeared on the Tamoki Wambesi label.

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Hempress Sativa

Scheme / Dub

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Derrick Morgan, Lloyd & Devon

Conquering Ruler / Red Bum Ball

7" | 2022 | EU | Original (Skank & Groove)

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Oneness)

Headcornerstone

Walk On

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2022 | US | Original (Daptone)

The Frightnrs

Always

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lee Perry / Ari Up / Dubblestandart

Return From Planet Dub

LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Collision)

14,99 €*

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Mikey Dread

World War Iii

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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David Jahson

Natty Chase The Barber

LP | UK (Pick A Skill)

Jah Ragga / Higher Meditation

Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2002 UK press / sleeves have age wear

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African Revival / Never Give Up

12" (Jah Waggys)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Power '68 Record Store Day 2022 Purple Vinyl Edition

LP | 2022 | US | Original (Trojan)

28,99 €*

Release: 2022 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited to 900 copies.

An exclusive RSD release on 140g Purple purple vinyl from Trojan Records. This special collection is a mirror of recently discovered Doctor Bird Records tape of a previously unissued compilation album – Soul Power. With Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle catalogue having been mercilessly plundered over the past few decades, you would be forgiven for thinking thatprecious little of the legendary producer’s work currently remains unavailable. This sensationa collection of long lost rock steady, proto reggae and soul tracks from 1968 demonstrates therwise. Featuring Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, The Conquerors, The Melodians and many more

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The Blue Rhythm Combo

In My Dreams

7" | UK | Reissue

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Spouge Beat / Disco Groove

Checkmates

7" (WIRL)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Romantic Attitude / Stoned Out Of It

John Fitch & Associates

7" (Beacon)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Classic Lovers Volume 2

LP (Black Jack)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Wagram)

Sampled Reggae

Release: 2022 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Byron Lee's All Stars

Soul Ska

LP | 1976 | UK | Reissue (Burning Sounds)

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Album first released 1980 and now re-released on RED Vinyl! All songs are performed by Byron Lee’s Allstars. Featuring Ken Lazarus, Jo-Jo, Keith Lynn, Smokey 007, Hubert Lee and Cecil Barker. All the tracks originally recorded in the mid-Sixties, were produced by Alty East, one of the first producers of Ska in Jamaica.

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Mike Brooks

What A Gathering

25,99 €*

LP | 1967 | JP | Reissue (P-Vine)

Release: 1976 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Singer and producer Mike Brooks along with Jah Lloyd created their Teams label kin 1969. This Vinyl re-issue is of 1976 Burning Sounds release What A Gathering – a compilation of tracks recorded at Channel One, produced by Jah Lloyd and named after Mike's biggest hit.

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Cynthia Schloss

Ready And Waiting

38,99 €*

Doctor Lester / Sun Moon & Stars

Release: 1967 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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How Cynthia Schloss’ debut album Ready And Waiting ended up as part of the infamous tax-scam label TSG Records’ catalogue is characteristically mysterious and unknown. Originally released on Merritone Records in 1976, it’s rich reggae sound is a celebration of life and love, and the Jamaican singer’s syncopated grooves stand apart from familiar TSG funk and soul territory - though both find space to breathe inside the mix of this expansive album. Nevertheless, a year later the album found itself with a new sleeve and identity under the distinct TSG colour and logo. P-vine is thrilled to be reissuing Ready and Waiting as a limited edition LP for the first time in the world with an iconic Japanese obi strip attached.

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The Maytals

7" (Beverley's)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lone Ark Riddim Force

Balance Dub

LP (A-Lone Productions)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Vanya O, Indica Meets Vibronics / Shiva, Indica Meets Vibronics

Jet Stream, Rising Dub / Jah Is Here, Dub

10" (Indica Dubs)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Chazbo Meets Zero Ziba, Ras Asher Tatchant, Shaggy Tojo / Er-J Mahogany, Chazbo, Itak Shaggy Tojo

Wondo Genet, Verse 2, 3 / Deep Forest, Verse 2, 3

12" (Roots Temple / Atuy)

16,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mighty Diamonds & Cultural Warriors & Russ Disciples

Gates Of Zion, Dub Mix / Version, Raw Dub

10" (Evidence)

14,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Morgan Heritage & Ras Macbean / Lutan Fyah

Lion Is King / Intoxicated

7" (Irie Ites)

9,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Acid Jazz)

Soul Revivers

On The Grove

36,99 €*

Victor Romero Evans / The Detonators

Release: 2022 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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On The Grove’ is an ambitious and passionate collaboration project, it features musicians spanning seven decades, including Jamaican legends: Ernest Ranglin, Ken Boothe, Earl 16 and Devon Russell; alongside contemporary artists, including jazz trumpeter Ms. Maurice (known for her work with Afro—Jazz Ensemble Kokoroko and Nubya Garcia), and vocalist Alexia Coley.

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At The Club / Lift Off

12" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Special Request)

7" | EU | Reissue (Demon / Onlyroots)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Diggin deep, two treasured cuts from the John Collins vaults, remastered, reissued and sounding oh so weighty. The lush Lovers vibe of Victor Romero Evans - At The Club and the mind-bending, cosmic, space-echoed dub from The Detonators - Lift Off. Both written and produced by the mighty John Collins, producer of some seminal tracks from the likes of Janet Kay and Rick Clarke, it was his production prowess on these two tracks that led Jerry Dammers to get Collins in to produce The Specials - Ghost Town / Why? / Friday Night, Saturday Morning after hearing the magic of this EP. With originals trading hands for £70 it's high time a reissue came around.

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Hortense Ellis

Woman Of The Ghetto

Release: EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skatalites / Dub Specialist

Man In The Street / Banana Walk

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Soulful Strut / Time Is Tight

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skatalites’ massive dancefloor ska Anthem + some serious dub on the flip

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The Sound Dimension

7" | 2017 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Earl Chinna Smith, Johnny Clarke, Big Youth, Cedric Myton, Addis Pablo

Release: 2017 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Back to back two Killer 60s soul to reggae instrumental monsters - versioning Young-Holt’s classic Soulful Strut and Booker T and the MGs Seminal Time is Tight!

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Made In Jamaica

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Capra)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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From The Streets Of Jamaica Volume 1

LP (Stop Point)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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sealed

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LP | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Taxi)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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sealed

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Gregory Isaacs

Showcase

2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Homegrown)

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Another stone cold classic from the vaults of Taxi Records. The Cool Ruler, aka singer songwriter Gregory Isaacs. Perfectly crafted songs and precise rhythm construction by the Taxi Gang at Channel One Studio. Each song drifts seamlessly into percussive dubs with subtle sonic landscapes sculpted by the engineers Maxie & Ernest Hookim at the mixing board

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Red Astaire

Nuggets Instrumentals

Fazal Prendergast & The High Times Players

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Reggae & Dancehall

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Beat smith RED ASTAIRE (AKA FREDDIE CRUGER) returns with some crucial instrumental cuts from the 3 volumes of the "NUGGETS FOR THE NEEDY" series. The NUGGETS INSTRUMENTALS DLP features 'FOLLOW ME","MOVE YO ASS","COME DOWN " & more sounds of Lo Fi Hip Hop, Downtempo & Latin in full color jacket!

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High Music Showcase

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Awa Fall & The Shaolin Sound

Crack In The Lens / Crackin' Dub

7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Dig This Way)

9,99 €*

2LP | 2021 | EU | Reissue (X-Ray)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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One of the goals of our label is to create special connections and this release is perfectly matching this. Around a couple of years ago we started discussing with our friend Daniel Tuffs from Shaolin Sound (uk) about joining forces to create some positive musical projects , between the various ideas we asked him to create for us an heavy Roots or Rub a Dub riddim and what we got in return exceeded our expectations...Fyah RUB A DUB , a new style of riddim that gave us a sure feeling about who to ask to voice it! Awa Fall , also known as Sista Awa , I guess for many needs no introductions , she is a super talented and versatile singer based in north Italy with countless musical contributions. We remember seeing her years ago , still very young and already felt she had a great artistic future ahead. So it is! We are glad 100% to have her included in this project , part of our little label's family. Be ready for her Powerful lyrics as this riddim deserves! Sounds Heavy!

Dubwise is handled by Shaolin Sound too

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Biga Ranx

1988

A Weight (Hanging Over Me)

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Biga Ranx is a major artist of the international Dub Scene, he has been acclaimed by the biggest Jamaican MC's over the years for his unique flow and style. From the age of 14, Biga has been working on his lyrics and his compositions. After 5 albums and 1000 gigs over the world, Biga Ranx his still evolving his style by mixing Dub with Electronic, Lo-Fi and Hip Hop sounds.

1988 is his 4th album and the most successful one, it sold 80 000 units around the world and tens millions of streams.

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Floyd James & The Gts

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Anderson Bentley / Melvin Craig

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original limited edition original 7” vinyl - 300 copies

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Sister X / Peter Gunn Parts 1 & 2

7" | 2021 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Flesh Of My Skin Blood Of My Blood

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original Gravity Archive Series. Hand-numbered, limited edition, original 7" vinyl single. Only 250 copies!

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Keith Hudson

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (17 North Parade)

7" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Hornin Sounds)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Outstanding re-issue of 1974 roots classic album in expanded and remastered form! - The original 1974 release of Keith Hudson's "Flesh Of My Skin" showcased the enduring strength and pivotal importance of the development of reggae music, Keith Hudson's complete mastery of the genre and the unqualified praise that followed its release was fully justified. This suburb re-master features the original mix available for the first time since the 1974 Mamba pressing and comes with the addition of the 7-inch single only "Darkest Night Version" and the restoration of the lost "My Nocturne" omitted from the 1988 & 2004 remix versions, also includes the previously unreleased "Hunting Version". Liner notes are written by Keith Hudson’s official biographer Vincent Ellis.

Original Quotes: "The most moving, satisfying piece of Jamaican music I've heard since "Catch A Fire" and surpasses that album, this is the album of the year without a doubt" (Carl Gayle, Black Music Magazine)

"One of the best albums to be released this year, it combines strong, heavy rhythms with strong, heavy lyrics" (Chris Lane, Blues And Soul Magazine)

"Flesh Of My Skin" is the most potent reggae performance in a long, long while, a remarkable piece of music". (Let It Rock Magazine)

Packaging: LP vinyl with liner notes printed on the inner sleeve, packed into matt UV finish Sleeve, box lot 25

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Laxton Ford

Hurry Come Up

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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70's Jamaican Roots produced by Lloyd Charmers.

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Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Living Stream Chapter One

Nga Han

LP (Roots Unity)

20,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Original Chicago Reggae 1978-1996 Orange Vinyl Edition

Skanking Lizard

LP (Jump Up)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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King Alpha / Higher Meditation

King Of All Kings, Dubplate 1, 2 / Observe & Learn, Dub 1, Dub 2

12" (Jah Waggys)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Fikir Amlak & The Hi-Flyers, Kingston Echo

Prepare, Relief Dub / Limitless, Rastaman Antenna Dub

10" (Dub Up)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hopelessly In Love 40th Anniversary Edition Blue Vinyl Edition

Carroll Thompson

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Sanctuary)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited Blue Colour Vinyl For National Album Day 2021 - Celebrating Women In Music. 2000 Units for UK.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Queen of Lovers Rock’, Carroll Thompson first took the UK’s music scene by storm in 1980 when her classic single, ‘Simply In Love’ propelled her into country’s reggae chart, where it remained in the Top 10 for over four months. The achievement was repeated the following year with the breathtakingly beautiful follow-up, ‘Hopelessly In Love’, the immense popularity of which spawned the multi-talented performer’s best-selling debut long-player of the same name.

Reportedly selling in excess of a million albums worldwide, the 10-track album included the aforementioned hits alongside additional new original works that have since become widely regarded as classics of the genre.

Recently voted by readers of Mojo magazine as the greatest lovers rock album of all time, the “Hopelessly In Love” LP also demonstrated the breadth of Carroll’s talent, with the singer not only performing and penning all of the material, but also coproducing the entire set.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Trojan Records proudly make this seminal long-player available once more. Remastered and re-presented in its original sleeve, the vinyl version has been pressed on high quality 180g colour vinyl and is further augmented by newly written sleeve notes and rare imagery from Carroll herself, “Hopelessly In Love” finally receives the deluxe treatment its status and profound influence has long since deserved.

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Clarence Parks

Don't Shoot Gunman / Dub

12" (Bebo International)

13,59 €* 15,99 € -15%

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mafia & Fluxy Ft. Megumi Mesaku / Mafia & Fluxy & Jah Shaka

Zulu / Dub

7" (Jah Shaka)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Africa Is Calling / Version

Ras Mabuba

7" (Foluke)

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Les Mamans Du Congo / Rrobin

Les Mamans Du Congo & Rrobin Yellow Vinyl Edition

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Jarring Effects)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Relapse)

Myrkur

Mareridt

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Mad Professor & Jah Shaka

New Decade Of Dub

LP | 2021 (Ariwa)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Freddie Mcgregor / Brentford Rockers

Sweet Child / Instrumental

7" | 2021 (Studio 1)

18,99 €*

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Robbie Ellington / The Herb

Rainbow / Dub

7" | 2021 (Real Rock)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Dub Organiser

The Herb / Herbal Dub

7" | 2021 (Fashion)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Far I & Black Skin

Armageddon / Version

7" | 2021 (Cry Tuff)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2021 | EU | Original (Ramrock)

Ghetto Priest

Hercules EP

Soul Jazz Records presents

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Recorded at ‘The House of Imizwa’ studios, reggae artist and Asian Dub Foundation frontman Ghetto Priest teams up with Carlton ‘Bubbler’ Ogilvie to produce and unleash his fresh reggae take of the mighty Aaron Neville’s iconic 1973 rare groove classic ‘Hercules’. With Mr Ogilvie on keyboards, Ital Horns on brass duties Greg Blackman on backing vocals and Crucial Tony on guitar, Ghetto’s beautifully executed, deft vocals ride over a rock solid riddim - the original version taken from Ghetto’s forthcoming ‘Big People Music’ LP. You’ll hear this blasting out of low rider windows rolled down in the summer heat and radios across the globe in 2021 and beyond. Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris take the North Street West ‘holyvoodou’ remix on a musical detour through hidden Louisiana backwaters to visit a ‘vaudou’ priestess to collect some gris gris and onward to New Orleans to meet Doctor John at the Mardi Gras. Leaning heavily towards the Meters school of phrasing, the North Street West version is infused with layers of eloquent keyboards, righteous handclapping, chicken bones and a generous helping of Bayou Funk, making a connection to the Aaron Neville original. A North Street West Dub and Radio Edit are available as part of the digital package.

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Fire Over Babylon

LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Release: UK

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | UK | Reissue (Strike)

Strike!

The Well Pack Band

Release: UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Capra)

Zu-Zu

Winner

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Toyan With Tipper Lee And Johnny Slaughte

Murder

LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Burning Sounds)

Champion (Remix) / Ugly Truth (Remix)

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Producer – Jah Thomas Toyan aka Ranking Toyan (born Byron Letts, died 1991) was a Jamaican reggae deejay active since the mid-1970s and best known for his early 1980s recordings. Toyan began his career in 1974, deejaying on Kingston's sound systems, such as Socialist Roots and Romantic HiFi. He recorded his debut single, "Disco Pants" in the late 1970s for producer Don Mais. He went on to work extensively with Joseph Hoo Kim and Jah Thomas, resulting in a string of hits including "Girls Nowadays", "Kill No Man", "John Tom", and "Talk of the Town", as well as combination hits with The Mighty Diamonds ("Pretty Woman"), Badoo ("Rocking the 5000"), and Freddie McGregor ("Roots Man Skanking"). In 1981 he joined Henry "Junjo" Lawes' Volcano Sound system, and toured Canada. With Lawes, he recorded the album How the West Was Won, and went on to produce his own work and that of others such as Billy Boyo and Anthony Johnson. He toured the United Kingdom with the Jah Prophecy band and performed in Jamaica alongside Dennis Brown.

Toyan was murdered in Jamaica in 1991.

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Liam Bailey

7" | 2021 | US | Original (Big Crown)

LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Patate)

Release: 2021 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Liam Bailey Follows Up His 'Ekundayo' Album With This Heavy Hitting Remix 7" Featuring Two Absolute Legends.The A Side Is A Remix Of Champion Featuring Black Thought Of The Roots. Black Thought Kills The First Verse Finding The Pocket Over The Leon Michels Produced Reggae Banger Designed To Bust Up Woofers And Blow Out Dance Floors. Liam And Thought Combine To Sing Praises To A Woman Worthy Of All The Admiration They Can Muster, And In Doing So, They Take What Was Already A Classic To Another Level.The B Side Is Straight From The Far Flung Corners Of Outer Space. Producer Leon Michels Strips Down And Revamps The Album Cut Ugly Truth, Making Room For The Most Special Of Guests, The One And Only, Mr. Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Upsetter Switches Between Singing And Talking, One Minute Proclaiming His Powers And The Next Playing With The Title Of The Original Tune. Some Proper Lee Perry Business Alongside The Already Unstoppable Chemistry Of Liam Bailey And Leon Michels...An Absolute Big Crown Surehot.

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Lone Ranger

Barnabas In Collins Wood

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2021 | EU | Original (VP)

Dancehall Anthems

Dennis Walks & Pioneers / Hippy Boys

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Producer Jeremy Harding has delivered an update on dancehall reggae classics with vocals by some of Jamaica's most exciting artists these days including Naomi Cowan, Kabaka Pyramid, Blvk H3ro, Runkus, Bugle and Royal Blu, alongside veterans like Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Wayne Marshall and Agent Sasco. Now available as LP-vinyl - ten songs that will move the massive in full lenght, all with a deep respect to the originators including Michigan & Smiley, Tenor Saw, Half Pint, Garenett Sik, Ken Boothe, Yellowman and Tiger, on original riddims like "Real Rock", " Shank I Sheck", "Death In The Arena", "Answer", "Mad Mad" and more!

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Uncle Sam's Country / The Hippys Are Here

7" | 2021 (Amalgamated)

Release: 2021

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2021 | UK | Original (Warner)

Popcaan

Fixtape

31,99 €*

Modern Prophet Feat. Milton Henry

Release: 2021 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Popcaan first unveiled his latest project titled Fixtape via Unruly / OVO Sound last year.

Fixtape includes a star-studded lineup, such as the Nineteen85-produced track “twist & Turn” featuring Drake and Partynextdoor. Additional guest appearances include French Montana, Preme, Masicka, Stylo G, Dane Ray, Frahcess One, Tommy Lee, and Jada Kingdom. Fixtape continues Popcaan's historic narrative as one of the most prominent global superstars in the reggae space today. It is also the follow-up to his Vanquish mixtape, which was released after it was announced that he had signed to OVO Sound.

The 19-track body of work is powered by Popcaan’s potent energy, lyrics, and unique amalgam of genres from hip-hop to dancehall and pop. Fixtape is further proof that his cultural appeal spans from the streets to the club.

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Disciples / Buriman

12" | 2021 | EU | Original (Black Redemption)

12" | 1968 | EU | Reissue (High Note)

Release: 2021 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This one is a special dedication to Marcus Mosiah Garvey, as it was him - through his actions and words - who has continuously been inspiring a many people scattered around the world. It features Milton Henry - a distinct voice from Jamaica, well known for his works with Wackies - on a recut of the classic ‘Words Of My Mouth’-riddim by UK dub legend Disciples with an equally deep reinterpretation by Italy’s dub veteran Buriman (Moa Anbessa) on the flip side. A tune called ‘Modern Prophet’, telling the story of ‘old Marcus’ to the ones who have an open ear and heart, young and old. As a little extra the A side holds a melodica version by Dubiterian, while the B side ends with a sax cut by Sax N Dub. Both sides were transferred to 1/2inch Tape for extra analogue warmth, and mastered and cut with care by Star Delta, UK.

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Paragons

Riding High

Release: 1968 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Ten West)

Mr Williamz

Lyrics Collection

These Boots Are Made For Walking / That Is Nice

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Known by reggae fans worldwide as an original sound system toaster, Micah Williams professionally known as Mr Williamz is a Reggae/Dancehall artist born in London before being moved to Jamaica by his father aged six. By age ten, he was already MC’ing and winning local competitions – such was the culture in Jamaica. At 15, he returned ‘home’ to London ready to take on the world. With single releases on both Necessary Mayhem and Greensleeves Records, Williamz authentic sound is heavily inspired by the Dancehall style of the 80s/90s and truly channels the sound of Jamaica through a familiar London lens. In demand as an artist, he appears features on tracks from Major Lazer, Shy FX, Mungos Hi-Fi, and Green Lion Crew to name but a few. He has also recorded and performed globally with the lines of Chronixx, Damian Marley, Hollow Point, Gappy Ranks and more. Despite all the features, Williamz has kept fans waiting for his debut album… but they need wait more as ‘2021’ brings about the release of ‘Soundkiller Mindset’ and ahead of that a super ltd double A-side.

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Symarip

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

7" | 2020 | US | Original (VP)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Symarip began in the 1960s as The Bees, the UK’s first major 60's Reggae band then as The Pyramids, Symarip and Seven Letters. In 1971 they moved to Germany to perform Afro-rock music under the name Zubaba. Frank Pitter, Symarip's original drummer, recalls watching Keith Moon, The Who's drummer on TV around 1965/1966 and deciding " right then and there to become a drummer, to make a living as a musician”. The Bees included: Roy Ellis (Vocals, Trombone), Monty Neysmith (Hammond Organ & Keyboard), Frank Pitter (Drums), Micheal Thomas (Bass), Josh Roberts (Guitar), Roy Bug Knight (Saxophone), Johney Johnson (Trumpet), Carl Grifith (Tennor & Alto Sax). They all originated from the Jamaican community and quickly became the U.K. main supporting act for visiting Jamaican artists. They toured extensively across the UK, playing for Lauren Aitken, Prince Buster, Eddy Grant, Millie Small, Owen Gray, Jackie Edwards, Desmond Dekker, The Pioneers, The Ethiopians, The Maytals... to name a few. They signed with the label President under the name The Pyramids, with Eddy Grant writing and producing their first album and their first hit, Train Tour To Rainbow City in 1967. Despite their popularity, they got little support from their record label. This is then that Monty Neysmith came up with the idea of turning Pyramids into Symarip, hence allowing the band to sign with Trojan. Symarip recorded their first album under this name with Trojan in 1969. It featured among others "these Boots Are Made For Walking", “Skinhead Girl”, “Skinhead Jamboree” and “Skinhead Moonstomp”. "Moonstomp" was in fact a version of Derrick Morgan's 1969 "Moon Hop". Additionally, it featured a vocal introduction: "I want all you skinheads to get up on your feet/Put your braces together and your boots on your feet/And give me some of that old moonstomping" that was very similar to the Sam & Dave' "I Thank You” song introduction. Over the years “Skinhead Moonstomp” charted several times for Symarip and finally reached number 1 with The Specials in 1980. Although their songs were the first targeting the Skinhead audience, they have become mega anthems for the black and white communities in U.K. and around the world. And Symarip special brand of Reggae is also widely recognized to have greatly influenced the Two Tone bands of the early 80's. Today's Symarip songs are still incredibly popular. 50 years after their releases, the legend goes on!

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Beres Hammond

Call To Duty / Survival

Nadia Mcanuff / Thompson Sound

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Beres Hammmond presents his new single! - "Call To Duty" is finest deep conscious music, a beautiful song with a powerful message, available as limted edition 7-inch single in a picture sleeve, right in time for christmas and the holiday season. The song, written by Mr. Hammond and co-produced with Clive Hunt, is familiar in its social themes, yet more dramatic as it is stripped of his usual rhythmic reggae pulse. The swells of emotive chords from keyboardist Robbie Lyn are punctuated to great effect by the all-star horn section of Dean Fraser, Oshane Love and Okiel McIntyre. Harmony House players Michael Fletcher, Errol Graham and vocalists Dorett Wisdom and Sherida Sharpe round out the session. The recording is both a strong statement about life amid a pandemic and a call to a shared vision of what our world can be.

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Words Of I Mouth / Dub

7" (Thompson Sound)

9,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Own Them Control Them / Version 1

Misty In Roots

7" (People Unite)

7,99 €*

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" (Ghetto Youths International)

Black Am I

King Of Kings / Dub Mix

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2020 | EU | Original (Porridge Bullet)

Ajukaja & Mart Avi

Scorpio

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Trojan / BMG)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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Ajukaja & Mart Avi shake claws on “Scorpio”, a sweet and sour digi-dub skirmish. Having worked together for a number of years, this is the duo’s first proper release. It’s jittery shape may come as a surprise, but it gets straight to the point. Just listen to Avi sing and let your heart ache – it’s okay! We suggest you slide it in your bag next to “Spirit World” by Tapes & Superstar. Out to all the digi-dub and lovers rock heads. The original is in good company on the 12” with not one but two lengthy remixes by Wah Wah Wino affiliate Morgan Buckley.

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Dennis Brown

Just Dennis

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hot Sauce Volume 1 - Rocksteady, Boss Reggae, Early Dub & Early Reggae 1965-1975

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

33,99 €*

LP | 2020 | EU | Original (Thompson Sound / Baco Records)

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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This is the first volume of the HOT Sauce compilation LPs dedicated to the Trojan related UK labels between 1965 and 1975. The initial plan is for at least 3 albums of 14 titles. HOT Sauce Volume 1 features Rocksteady, Boss Reggae, early Dub & early Reggae outstanding original Jamaican tracks including rare songs, overlooked gems, hidden treasures and some hits. The record labels showcased on the first volume are Attack, Amalgamated, Black Swan, Blue Cat, Downtown, Doctor Bird, Duke, Grape, High Note, Randy’s and Trojan. The tracks here have been selected according to their musical interest firstly, their rarity, and their complementarity. These tracks are all outstanding tracks, “killer tracks”, there are no “fillers” whatsoever. Particular attention has been paid to the way the songs are sequenced (or “mixed”) so that the album builds up nicely and gradually, generally starting with the Rocksteady songs on the A side and the 70s songs on the B side. HOT Sauce is a musical journey across the early Reggae UK labels and across different Jamaican musical genres & talents and the way they interact together. Since the early 70s “Tighten Up” series, no compilation have really explored these labels in depth on vinyl…

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Yami Bolo

Healing

20,99 €*

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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White Light / Cold & Clear

Liam Bailey

7" | 2020 | US | Original (Big Crown)

7" | 2020 | EU | Original (Mister Tipsy)

Release: 2020 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Liam Bailey comes out swinging with "White Light," an instant-classic, dancefloor filler. The rough and tough drum break intro catches you from the first beat before the track gives way to an infectious and uplifting reggae-dis- co number. Liam's instantly recognizable voice showers his muse with praise over deep round bass lines and a four on the floor beat. The combination of Leon Michels' crushing production and Bailey's lyrics like "You love yourself, you're so exciting, like no one else"... is sure to make this a staple in dj sets around the globe.The B side "Cold & Clear" is a proper lighters in the air, slap the wall, top ranking tune. The track struts in the door with a natural and undeniable confidence. Liam weaves a heavy metacognitive story over the one drop drums, perfect basslines, and organ stabs that will have people stepping in rhythm. The lo-fi production weaves elements from the finest early rocksteady era with touches from the late 70s / early 80s digital era and takes the entire vibe into the present with unorthodox arrangements and vocal treatments. Bailey has a tune here that will hold up next to the classics in the dancehalls from the yards of Jamaica to the discotheques in his homeland of England.

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Culture

Can't Stop Jah People

Release: 2020 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Toots & The Maytals

In The Dark