Sampling one of the greatest classics Black Uhuru left for Jammy's, the remarkable roots revival tune is finally out on vinyl. Dominating the recent rasta revival movement, Chronixx sings freely bringing new life to the rhythm with his strong message. Representing the excellent side of reggae music of taking lessons from the past.
a1. Black Uhuru - I Love King Selassie (feat. Chronixx)
A classic Rasta Man song sung by Bunny Wailer, the most devoted Rastafarian out of all the Wailers. This unforgettable Rasta Man Anthem was released just before one of the most important roots reggae albums to date, Blackheart Man, dropped. Unlike the original release, this single take is backed with a dub cut.
Jamaica's favorite US northern soul group, The Chilites, perform some smooth harmonies on an updated version of the 'Sleng Teng' rhythm produced by King Jammy's son, John John. Pad Anthony sings 'Caan Mek We Run Way' on another Jammys classic 'Jump Up' rhythm in his finest style.
An unimpeachable classic considered to be the pinnacle of Rastafarian inspired music. Master drummer Count Ossie's band, including the incomparable tenor saxophonist Cedric 'I'm' Brooks, recreate a Rasta grounation, or gathering, playing and chanting a sublime supplication, including Bible readings, in praise of Emperor Haile Selassie I
The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari plays a music that is immediately identifiable to their life-style. It is a music of controlled anger, due to the yoke of slavery which is now being broken from the backs of the musicians and the people of their environment. It is a music of laughter due to the inherent humour of the originators and the people of their environment. It is a music of love that is natural to the creators and the people of their environment.
"Through love man can see the light, the light is understanding, and understanding will make mankind move on for life" Brother Samuel Clayton
The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari is a fusion of the Mystics, led by Cedric "Im" Brooks and the Count Ossie Rastafarian Drummers. These two groups in the past were responsible for some of the most colourful and creative music that has emerged from this island of Jamaica. The horns and bass of the Mystics met and understood the drums of the Count Ossie drummers at the African Cultural Centre in the autumn of 1970. A few months later they were together and have remained so through these tough and trying days…
Highly sought after double A-sided female rocksteady vocals. Dawn Penn cut of The Uniques - Let Me Go Girl. On flip side is another popular female vocal tune by Diane Lawrence that was also covered by Norma Frazer for Studio One
The Exit by Dennis Brown is a tough song on the classic Screechie Across The Border dancehall rhythm, which is often regarded as one of the best 80's dancehall rhythms. Comparing to its original version - Screechie Across The Border by Courtney Melody - the rhythm is rebuilt and based around pensive minor chords perfectly matching the singer's profound vocals and lyrics.
A selection of rocking rhythms from The Revolutionaries masterminded by Jamaica's finest female record producer, Mrs Sonia Pottinger, and mixed by Duke Reid's nephew, Errol Brown, chief engineer at the legendary Treasure Isle studio.
a1. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - The Gun Court Dub
a2. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Ital Stew
a3. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Super Tracks
a4. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Dread at the Controls
a5. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Ghetto Dub
b1. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Ranking Marshal
b2. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Down Town Ting
b3. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Bond Street Rock
b4. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Melodious Dub
b5. Errol Brown & The Revolutionaries - Mark Dis Yah Dub
Miraculously rare and seriously obscure killer dubs...one of the very few hard core seventies dub albums mixed by Errol Brown.
A selection of solid dubs originally recorded by BB Seaton at Duke Reid's legendary Treasure Isle studio and mixed in-house by the Duke's nephew Errol Brown. A radical departure for all concerned this bold dub album was never officially released although a few clandestine copies reputedly did the New York rounds at the time.
Junior Reid sings 'Puppa Jammys Nice' in a Rock 'N' Roll style on this dry and bouncy computerized rhythm while Little John showcases his rhythmical performance on a previously unreleased rhythm, which sounds similar to Jammy's classic 'Love Punanny Bad' rhythm.
Spiritual message from Kiddus I, the Original Rockers to each and every roots lovers across the board. Backed by one of Japanes most devout band Reggaelation IndependAnce, Kiddus is back again with a breathtaking remake of "Flying Knots".
a. Kiddus I & Reggaelation Independance - Flying at Knots
Little John praises King Jammys Super Power with his melancholic vocals and serious lyrics.
Anthony Malvo and Collin Roach, who both recorded at King Jammys Recording Studio regularly, combine their lyrical talents on the world famous song 'We Are The World'.