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31 December 2018

Mystic Eyes - Mysterious


Produced by Linval Thompson


Must Eat Bread
Judgement Time
Linger A While
I'm Drifting

Born To Love Rastafari
Free Up The Ghetto Children
One Jah Love For I
Life Is Not Easy
I Hold The Handle

Alton Ellis - Reggae Music Bw Medley 12"


 


Reggae Music
Medley


Various Artists - Burning Sounds, Burning Up!




CD1 Roots Reggae and Rockers
CD2 Magnificent DJ
CD 3 Burning Dub
CD4 Lovers Rock 

Welton Irie - Reprobate


Recorded at Channel One
Backed by Roots Radics
Produced by Winston "Niney" Holness


Obeah Man
Mr. Irie
Reprobate
Guns Out A Hand
Chalice

The Almighty
Come Me Just A Come
DJ Connection
You I Love

Welton Irie - It Feels So Good





Cocks Man
Juck Pon Truck
Juck Out The Bed
Adam And Eve

Fishie Anniversary
Tan Tedy Little Gal
Toilet Sex
Sex Machine

29 December 2018

Sugar Minott - A True


Recorded at Dynamic Sounds
Arranged and produced by George Phang


A True
Nah Follow Fashion
Rockers Master
Thank You Jah

Ease Up
It's Happening
Can't Get We Out
I'm No Slave


Sugar Minott - Rare Gems


Rare Gems is a collection of rare and amazing songs from Sugar Minott. The songs range from roots to lovers rock to early dancehall and beyond.


King Of Kings
Mr. Fisherman
What A Feeling
The More We Are Together
Half A Love
My Whole World
Give My Love To You
Conscious Lover
Watch Your Back
Send Come Call Me
Not For Sale 
Something Wrong
Boss Boss
It Was Good, It Was Bad
Gambling
Tears You Cry
Can't Take No Fight
Do It Sweet
All Things Bright
Mind Blowing Decisions
So Much Trouble
Chant


27 December 2018

Joe Higgs - Talk To That Man 12"



Backed by Roots Radics


Talk To That Man
Version

23 December 2018

Various Artists - RAS Records Presents A Reggae Christmas


 
RAS CD 1988 recorded 1984 featuring The RAS Family: Peter Broggs, Eek-A-Mouse, Don Carlos, Glenice Spencer, June Lodge, Freddie McGregor, Michigan & Smiley and Pablo Black. An Irie Christmas to the followers and visitors of Kingston Roots blog, Jah Live!


18 December 2018

Various Artists - Black & White Reggae Classics Vol.1


Produced by Carlton Patterson
Recorded at Channel One, Randy's and King Tubby's


Carlton Patterson & Trinity - It's Raining
Dillinger - You Me Love
Welton Irie - Come Nurse
Barrington Levy - Look How Much
Ringo - One Time Ringo
Carlton Patterson & Lloyd Parks - Let Me Go Girl

Joseph Cotton - Ital A De best
Carlton Patterson - Pressure And Slide
Ringo - Push Lady Push
Sugar Minott - Mr. Fisherman
Eka Mouse - Tell Them
King Tubby's - Psalm Of Drum 


30 November 2018

Horace Andy & Patrick Andy - Clash Of The Andys

 
 
Recorded at Channel One


Patrick Andy - Kushupeng
Patrick Andy - Neat & Sweet
Patrick Andy - Clarendon Girl
Patrick Andy - Love
Patrick Andy - Can't Take The Vibes

Horace Andy - Skylarking
Horace Andy - Money, Money
Horace Andy - Fight, Fight
Horace Andy - Cuss, Cuss

28 November 2018

Various Artists - Hit Me With Music


20 Sensational Tracks:


Bob Marley & The Wailers - Soul Shakedown Party
Jimmy Shondell - Snake In The Grass
Dandy Livingstone - Jamaica Is Fun
The Chosen Few - For The Good Times
Judy Mowatt - Way Over Yonder
The Viceroys - Chuckie
Sidney Jackson - Hit Me With Music
Matumbi - Reggae Stuff
Nicky Thomas - Let Us Be
Danny Ray - I'm Gonna Get Married

John Holt - Reggae From The Ghetto
Jackie Edwards - Your Eyes Are Dreaming
K.C. White - First Cut Is The Deepest
Lloydie & The Lowbites - Pussy Cat
Cynthia Richards - I Can't Wait
The Marvels - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
Cornell Campbell - My Baby Just Cares For Me
Judge Dread - Molly
The Chosen Few - You Are My Everything
Ken Parker - Message To Mary


27 November 2018

Various Artists - Soul To Soul Vol. 1

 
Tad's LP 1980 recorded at Channel One and King Tubby's, mixed by Scientist
Featuring the artists Barry Brown, Rod Taylor, Carlton Livingston, Welton Irie, and more..


Various Artists - Roots To Roots Soul To Soul Vol. 2


  Vista Sounds LP 1983 reissue of Tad's LP 1981
Backed by Roots Radics 

26 November 2018

Barry Biggs - Wide Awake


Recorded at Dynamic Sounds
Arranged by Barry Biggs and Willie Lindo


Wide Awake In A Dream
Care My Love
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
I'll Always Love You
If Ever

Rain From The Sky
A Promise Is A Comfort
This Is Good Life
Show Me Your Company
Didn't I


Wayne Wade - Looking For Love


Recorded at Dynamic Sounds
Arranged and produced by Willie Lindo


Billy Red
Scared World
Long Time Girl
Love Is Something You Find (In Your Heart)
Ease Up

A Love That Grows
Looking For Love
Silver Worth
Your Love Is Amazing
It Ain't Easy


Mike Brooks - Break Free


Mike Brooks singing on classic Treasure Isle 60's & 70's riddims 
14 tracks featuring "Break Up To Make Up", "This Little Girl", "Give A Little", and more...


Various Artists - D.I.P All Stars

 
Recorded at Joe Gibbs and Channel One


Flip Kay - Jah Lives
Larry Marshall - Oh Girl
Flip Kay - I Man Born Ya
Johnny Melody - Simmer Down
Dennis Brown - Dock Of The Bay
T.T. Ross - Last Date

T.T. Ross - Single Girl
Tyrone Taylor - Move Up Black Man
Sandra Thomas - Loving Arms
Eric Clarke - Fight Against Babylon
Viceroys - Money Day
Slickers - Sad, Sad Girl


25 November 2018

Cocoa Tea - In His Early Days 84, 85, 86


Arranged and produced by Michael "Pep" Chin
Musicians: The High Times Players and Roots Radics 
Including "War", "Send Them For Me", "Long Time (Rastafari call you)", "The Voice", "Don't Be Jumpy", "Make Hay" 


Willy Williams - Unity




Noh Worry
The Elements
Active Positive
Armagideon Time
Armagideon Version

Unity
Pray
Repatriation Songs
Messenger Man
Messenger Version

Cocoa Tea - Cocoa Tea


Recorded at King Tubby's


Love The People Want
She Is Mine
Big Sound
Mr Fix It

All Around Me
M.B. 
Hail Jah Man
Rude Boy Town
Love You All Over



22 November 2018

Keeling Beckford - Stay Tuned




Dancehall Tonight
Movie Star
I Wish It Was Me You Love
One A Way Man

Rock Me Baby
Come Into My Life
Put Yourself In My Place
Going Out To Work
The Way I Feel

19 November 2018

Black Crucial - Mr. Sonny


Apart from a few crafty songs, like Mr. Sonny and Mr. Joe, this album stands out in playful backing vocal harmonies and groovy (rhythm) guitar licks. I wonder who was that guitar player?


Mr. Sonny
Farmer Dub
Conscience Speaks
Conscience Dub
Mr. Vincent
Lanlord Dub

President
President Dub
So Called Love
So Called Dub
Mr. Joe
Mr. Joe Dub


14 November 2018

Trinity - Trinity Showcase


Produced by Gussie Clarke


Aquarian
Going Forward
Sex

Black Starliner
Mary James
Shod & Banana


Gregory Isaacs Meets Jah Mel And Rhythm Factory - Double Explosive




Gregory Isaacs - Are You Lonely For Me Baby    
Gregory Isaacs - Open The Door To Your Heart    
Gregory Isaacs - I Have Lost The Love I Had    
Gregory Isaacs - Love Dub    

Jah Mel And Rhythm Factory - It's Your Turn For A Broken Heart    
Jah Mel And Rhythm Factory - One For The Road    
Jah Mel And Rhythm Factory - Ethiopian Anthem    
Jah Mel And Rhythm Factory - Dreadlocks Bongo


Dennis Brown - Victory Is Mine


Recorded and mixed at Leggo Recording Studio


Victory Is Mine
Call Me
We Are In Love
Don't Give Up
Everyday People
Sea Of Love
Sunday Morning
Should I
Jah Can Do It
Sad News

Dennis Brown - Classic Gold




11 November 2018

Natural Vibes - Life Hard A Yard


Produced by Prince Jammy


Natural Vibes
Reggae Singer
Children Crying
Dreadlocks Time
Liberation Song
Life Hard A Yard

Food For Thought
Blood And Hate
Rastaman
Cry Love
My Woman Is Gone
True True Loving


Chemist - Dub Mixture


Recorded at Channel One and Harry J's
Produced by Roy Cousins


Wailing Souls - Wailing


Recorded at Channel One, backed by Roots Radics
Mixed at King Tubby's by Scientist and produced by Linval Thompson


Chalice - Blasted


This is their debut album, recorded at Tuff Gong and Dynamic Sounds



Good To Be There
Night Fever
Youthman On The Corner
Loosen Up

Are We Loving
Marie
A Song
I Still Love You
Praise Him


Various Artists - Funky Reggae


Produced by Coxsone Dodd


Marcia Griffiths - Sha La La
Im & Dave - Wishbone
Sound Dimension - Upsetters Dream
Errol Dunkley - Satisfaction
Jackie Mittoo - Wild Bunch

Lloyd Williams - Is It Because I'm Black
Sound Dimension - Funky Maker
Winston Francis - Little Angie Girl
Wailing Souls - Back Out With It
Sound Dimension - Return Of The Scorcher


07 November 2018

Earth & Stone - Rain Drops 12"



Recorded 1978 at Channel One


Earth & Stone - Rain Drops
General Echo - Occupation


06 November 2018

Ray I - Vision


Recorded at Channel One
Musicians: Fatman Riddim Section


Boom Boom Time
Bun Babylon
Play Mister Music

Rasta Philosophy
Batman And Robin
Everything Is Everything


01 November 2018

The Mighty Diamonds - Heads Of Government


Produced by Donovan Germain
Recorded at Channel One


The Same Knife
Heads Of Government
Juvenile Child

Young, Gifted, And Black
Pretty Woman
Tamarind Farm


Horace Martin - Watermelon Man


Produced by Black Beard
Recorded at Dynamic Sounds


Round The Clock Rock
See Me Ya
My Ghetto Queen
Give Me Your Love
Jamaican Dance

Hold You In My Arms
Tired Body
Talk Them A Talk
Watermelon Man


28 October 2018

Various Artists - Junjo Presents Two Big Sound Live


Live session at 82 Chisholm Avenue, Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday 27th February 1983
Featuring Ringo, Michael Irie, Dillinger, Beenie Man, Fathead, Toyan, U Brown, Early B and 
Little Harry


27 October 2018

Yellow Man Meets Charlie Chaplin


Produced by George Phang
Musicians: Sly, Robbie & The Taxi Gang


Yellow Man - I Feel Good
Yellow Man - Reggae Get The Grammy
Yellow Man - Money
Yellow Man - Under Mi Fat Thing

Charlie Chaplin - Hold Them
Charlie Chaplin - Ram Up Dance Hall
Charlie Chaplin - Ethiopia
Charlie Chaplin - A Me Rule


25 October 2018

Various Artists - Reggae Movement




The Cables - Feel Alright
Marcia Griffiths - Billy
Blake Boys - Cambodia
The Cables - Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Lloyd Charmers & Busty Brown - Can't Get Next To You
Marcia Griffiths - Band Of Gold

The Cables - Salt Of The Earth
Lizzy - More Heartache
Bob Andy - Holey Moses
Bob Andy - One Woman
Harry J All Stars - The Arcade
Hugh Madden - Last Thing On My Mind


24 October 2018

Various Artists - The Twelve Tribes Of Israel

 
Lucky LP 1976 recorded at Joe Gibbs, Channel One, King Tubby's and Eve Studios


The Royals - Blacker Black
Alphonso - Jah Victory
Vivian Jackson - Chanting Jah Victory
Leroy Hamilton - Roots Of One Tree
G.D. - Collie Weed
Cool Cat - Natty Command

Unknown Artist Dub Side 2 - Perfidia
Something Tonight
Genuine Dub
Blacker Dub
Pablo V. Babylon
Riddle Me This


The Dingles - Happiness


Recorded at Treasure Isle and Channel One
Backed by The Revolutionaries


What A Day
I And I Alone
Leave This Land
All Over The World
I, I, I

Happiness
Give Thanks And Praise
You Can't Keep A Good Man Down
Wedding Day
Possible


23 October 2018

The Mighty Diamonds - Jam Session


Recorded at Music Mountain and Dynamic Sounds Studios


Jam Session
Is This An Illusion
Jah Jah Lord
Black Skin Lady
A Feather In A Richman's Hat
Twelve Midnight
Who Told You So
Got To Let You Know
A Lesson We Should Learn
I Miss You


The Mighty Diamonds - Live In Tokyo


Recorded at Hibiya Ongakudo Tokyo May 12 1985
 

Introduction - Reggae Street
Party Time
Shame & Pride
I Don't Mind What You Are Saying
Never Say Goodbye
Right Time
Have Mercy
I Need A Roof
Keep On Moving
The Roots Is There
Heads Of Government
There Is No Me Without You

21 October 2018

Clint Eastwood - The Best Of Clint Eastwood




Sit Down And Wonder
Plain Land Stylee
Move Your Foot
What's The Score
Love Story

What A Wicked Act
African Roots
What A Hard Man Fe Dead
Shine Eye Gal
Conscience A Bother Them


Cornell Campbell - Disco Showcase


Gorgon Records EP 1978 produced by Black Beard
Rare roots showcase style, including a wicked version of the classic tune "Summer Time"


Mercy Mercy
I Went To Your Wedding

Summer Time
Girl I Want You