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30 September 2023

29 September 2023

Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - Keep On Dubbing


"Jamaican producer Joe Gibbs was formative in shaping the sound of reggae throughout the 1970s and beyond, with him and partner Errol Thompson (collectively known as "The Mighty Two") sculpting enormously successful tracks for Althea & Donna, Prince Far I, Dennis Brown, and many other reggae greats in the golden era of the mid-'70s." Together with 100 Years of Dub these digital Trojan releases match with the physical Doctor Bird 2CD issue.

28 September 2023

Delano Tucker - Gather Israelites



Galaxy Tucks LP 197x approx. 1978
Recorded at Dynamic Sounds, Channel One, King Tubby's and The Black Ark
An all-star line up including Aston Barrett, Sly Dunbar, Augustus Pablo, Ansel Collins, Bingy Bunny and Chinna Smith. The singer is a bit rough

25 September 2023

Winston Wright - Jump The Fence



Backed by The Aggrovators
Produced by Bunny "Striker" Lee

Winston Francis - Africa





Come On And Tell I
Coming In From The Cold
Time Has Come
Send Us Some Rain

Africa
How Can I Forget
Fighting Against Conviction
Time Version

23 September 2023

Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - 100 Years of Dub


"100 Years of Dub is a welcome slice of somewhat overlooked dub history, with a deeper inspection of Gibbs' exploratory remixing approaches adding a new perspective to the sometimes overwhelming annals of '70s dub."

22 September 2023

Glen Adams - A Beat For You 12"


Jamwax 12" 2017 reissue FLAC
Relaxed disco-reggae recorded 1982
 

19 September 2023

Yamie Bolo - Ransom


Recorded and mixed at Creative Sound and Channel One 1989
Arranged and produced by Junior Delgado


The Ransom Of A Man's Life
She Loves Me So
Takes Time To Know
World Of Confusion
What Make The World Taste Good
Jah Is Life
Definitely Hot
Star Time --- Fun Time (feat. Junior Delgado)
Memories
One Has To Be Real Strong 

18 September 2023

Various Artists - Record Factory In The Jungle


A winning combination of jungle and dancehall produced by Bunny Gemini


17 September 2023

Willie Williams - Live Toronto 1985-86


Rare Soundboard Recordings FLAC from Holiday Tavern 1985 and Bamboo 1986


Messenger Man
Thanks And Devotion
Loafer Style
Roots Man Boogie
Keep On Jumping
Run Them A Run 

16 September 2023

Home T, Cocoa Tea & Cutty Ranks - Another One For The Road


Recorded at Music Works and Black Scorpio
Produced by Mikey Bennett, The Two Friends Crew
Featuring heavy dancehall tunes such as The Going Is Rough and Cutty Ranks' Original Gangster


Various Artists - Old Time Reggae from G.G's


Recorded approx. early seventies


The Untouchables - Backslider
The G.G. All Stars - Mosquito Dub
Shorty Perry - Food Control
The Starlites - Mr Softhand
The G.G. All Stars - Mr Softhand Dub
The Heptones - Old Time
The G.G. All Stars - Old Time Dub Version
Vernon Buckley - Ital Queen
The G.G. All Stars - Ital Queen Dub
Paulette Williams - Everyday It's Just the Same Kind of Thing
Shorty Perry - Sweat of Your Brow
The Starlites - You're a Wanted Man
The G.G. All Stars - Back to Dubwise
The Maytones - All Over the World People Are Changing
The G.G. All Stars - All Over the World People Are Changing (Version)
Paulette Williams - My Island
The G.G. All Stars - My Island Dub
Bellfield - How You Gonna Get Control
The G.G. All Stars - Dubbing Control
Shorty Perry - Dedicated to Illiteracy
The G.G. All Stars - Dedicated to Illiteracy (Version)
Bellfield - Sugar Plum
The G.G. All Stars - Sugar Plum Dub

15 September 2023

Kiddus I - Sheperd Singles 1979-1985 (5 Singles Set)




Jah Power, Jah Glory
Jah Power (Dub Version)
Graduation in Zion (Cheer Up)
Graduation in Zion (Dub Version)
Fire Burn
Fire Burn (Dub Version)
Give I Strength (8.30 Fade Out)
Give I Strength (Dub Version)
Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf Version



12 September 2023

08 September 2023

Lee Scratch Perry - Destiny


The new posthumous Lee Perry album released today featuring Evie Pukupoo, Kakaba Pyramid, Xana Romeo, Addis Pablo.. and spacey dub versions

05 September 2023

Various Artists - The CSA Collection Volume 1, 2 & 3





Hey hello Kingstonians, today we have here at Kingston Roots blogspot three compilation albums from the mid-eighties. UK reggae (and African music) label CSA Records released these to showcase their catalogue featuring The Viceroys, Michael Prophet, Don Carlos, Natural Ites, Tony Tuff, U Brown, John Holt and many more artists. The label is highly regarded for its often high quality releases, so enjoy the music, irie! 
 

Shashamane Intl Salutes John Holt


Shashamane Sound System plays John Holt dubplates while singing along. The Ali Baba riddim is a killer

04 September 2023

Various Artists - Dance Hall Bubblers


Recorded and mixed at Dynamic Sounds


Johnny P - Manners And Discipline
Carl Meeks - News Carrier
Scotty - Stranger On The Shore
Robert Levy - True Lover
Pliers - One Of The Poorest People

Scotty And Johnny P - Stranger On The Shore
Skullman - Pardner Draw
Michael Fitzroy - Dance Hall Bubbler
Dicky Ranking - Home Boy (Hip Pop)
The Famous Team - Prim-Prim