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31 July 2022

Rod Taylor - Mister Bossman




Run Run
Mister Bossman
What Can a Poor Man Do
City of Gomorrah
Created by the Father
Chemical World Affair
Run Run (DJ Style) feat. U-Roy
Mister Hornsman
Higher Than Dub
Crush Dub
Mother Long Dub
 

James 'B' bw Wananchi - Doctor Bud bw Jungle Disco 12"


Recorded at Sounds Unlimited Studio, Bronx, NY


James 'B' - Doctor Bud
Wananchi - Jungle Disco

30 July 2022

Various Artists - Magic Ska by Gaz #17


 Magic instmental ska shuffles from Jamaica, 
early to mid sixties featuring The Skatalites, Prince Buster, Tommy McCook, King Edwards Allstars,
Roland Alphonso, Don Drummond and more

 

Papa Michigan - Highest Grade


A boosting brand new album by dancehall DJ Papa Michigan, ideal for your back yard summer party, or on the road in the traffic jam to your favorite holiday destination. Enjoy!


28 July 2022

Tyrone Evans - Sings Bullwackie Style



Hello Kingstonians, outside it is a comfortable 96 degrees in the shade. Inside today at Kingston Roots blogspot we have here this rare roots album from the New York-based Wackies label/studio. Have an irie time listening to it and stay dread..


History
Whenever
I Gave You Love
Sparkle Of My Eyes
All Depends On You

Lover
Never Will I
Tell Me
Dread Light
You Make Me Cry

Jah Stitch - No Dread Can't Dead


Music by The Aggrovators, riddims include Money Money, Drum Song, Crazy Baldhead, Stallawatt 
Mixed at King Tubby's Studio and produced by Bunny Lee


Two Roads Before You
Grey Etopian
Let Love Stay
See And Blind
Bawl For The Rootes
No Dread Can't Dead

Watch Your Step
Every Wicked Have To Crawl
It Dread In A Rome
Reggae Muffin Style
Heavy Heavy Stuff
Sinners Repent Your Soul

27 July 2022

Various Artists - United Dreadlocks Volumes 1 & 2


Doctor Bird CD 2022 Expanded edition
Recorded at Joe Gibbs Studio, produced and arranged by Errol T & Joe Gibbs
Featuring Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Ruddy Thomas, Junior Ross & The Spears, Marcia Aitken, Prince Far I, and many more

Various Artists - Never Ending Songs Of Love (Hits & Misses From Treasure Isle 1973-1975)


Focussing on the final two years of Treasure Isle studio
Music produced by Duke Reid

25 July 2022

23 July 2022

Junior Dan - Dubbin In W10




Mikey General - Hold a Heights


Released yesterday


Hold A Heights 
Integrity 
Loyalty 
Revolution
Praise HIM
Can't Leave It Alone 
Love 
Get It Off Your Chest 
Nah Stop Sing
Call Jah Name 
Look Within


Mikey General - Fresh Again


Produced by Mafia & Fluxy


Brand New Lover
Fresh Again
All Gone
Don't Stop (Gimme Your Love)
Rosanne
My Sound Ruling

My Commanding Wife
I Said No
Parring P
Good Old Days
Heart Broken
 

22 July 2022

Ken Boothe / Charmers Singers - Walk Away From Love / Disco Medley 12"


Produced by Lloyd Charmers
Side A is an extended version taken from the album "Blood Brothers" and Side B is a smoking medley including funky rhythm guitar, a crying baby and lots of reverb

20 July 2022

Junior Dan - Hi Try


Deep Roots Reggae from the 1970s recorded at King Tubby's, Joe Gibbs and The Black Ark

Various Artistes - Treasure Ska



Treasure Isle LP 1989 recorded 196x 
Featuring Justin Hinds & The Dominoes, Owen & Leon, Monty Morris, Stranger & Patsy, The Skatalites and Baba Brooks


Ras Michael & The Sons Of Negus - Rally Round


Recorded at Tuff Gong and Dynamic Sounds


New Name
Numbered Days
Children On The Mountaintop
The Hour
Ethiopian Anthem
Int'l Year Of The Child
Wicked Man
Hosanna
Sip Your Cup
Jah Jah Power Shall Endure


17 July 2022

Willi Williams - Jamrock Style


Solid new single release accompanied with a firing dub


Jamrock Style
Jamrock Dub


And his latest album "Glory To The King":


Recorded at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in Spain, is also recommended

15 July 2022

Sly & Robbie Presents Sound Of Sound + Sound Of Sound Volume 2

 
Side one contains instrumentals and side two features vocal cuts 
 
 
Sly & Robbie - Bag Dad Cafe
Sly & Robbie - Thief Of Bag Dad
David Madden - Shank Eye
Taxi Gang - Holy Shank Eye
Nambo & Taxi Gang - Freedom Blues
Dean Fraser - Pizza 103
5th Ave. Posse - 5th Ave. Groove
 
Michael Rose - Bad Boys
Cobra - Be Patient
Commander Shad - Come Back Fresh
Al Brown - Stones
Kotch - Triangle
Willie Cole - Mona Lisa
Junior Moore - Honey
 
 
 
Sly & Robbie in Club style, including Michael Rose's hit "Monkey Business"
 


Michael Rose - Monkey Business
Garnet Silk - Green Light
Chaka Demus & Pliers - Mr. Mention
Dollar Fifty - Remedy
Carron Smith - Breakfast In Bed
Leroy Smart - Love Relationship
Judy Mowatt - Stop In The Name Of Love
Cutty Ranks - Chop Chop
Jack Radics - Taste Of My Love
O'neal Shines - A Lover's Question
Nadine Sutherland - Love Potion
Dollar Fifty - Gal Ya Look Good

10 July 2022

Various Artists - Reggae History A-Z Volume 1

 
Produced by Harry Mudie
Featuring The Heptones, Gregory Isaacs, Jo Jo Bennett, Count Ossie, Big Joe and more
 

08 July 2022

Various Artists - Grass Roots Vol. 1

 
 
 
Ansel Collins - Big Shot
Clive Tennors - Pleasure Ride
Kendrick Andy - Natural Doctor
Yellowman - Morning Ride
Ras Dakarai & The Spice Roots Band - I Don't Want To Be A Junkie
Mike Brooks - It's A Wonderful World
 
David Jahson - Formila
Radical Dance Faction - Chinese Poem
Lee Perry - The Zoic
Derrick Morgan - Ride The Rhythm
Carlton Gray - Baltimore
Jerry Baxter - Come With Me 

05 July 2022

Lloyd Charmers With Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Reggae Charm

 
Early instrumental reggae
 
 
Dr. No Go
Try To Remember
Oh Happy Day
Honey
Israelites
Last Date
 
If I Only Had Time
Choking Kind
Mama Look
How Long
Love Can Make You Happy
Tribute To The Dragon 

01 July 2022

Mighty Diamonds - Fools Rush In

 
First single recorded 2021 and released June 2022 from their first new album in 15 years
 
 
Fools Rush In
Fools Rush in Dub
No Rush