30 Apr 2009
Papa San - The Sistem
Papa San is one of the most charismatic, fun dancehall DJs of all time - embodied by his hilarious smash "Maddy Maddy Cry"- and he played a largely unsung role in the acceptance of dancehall in the United States. The Sistem epitomizes Pow Wow's approach, sporting simple, old school digital rhythms that showcase Papa San's rapid-fire, quirky vocals. This isn't the best that the DJ has to offer, but it's a solid sampling featuring the Jack Scorpio production "New Dance," a cover of The Melodians "I'll Get Along Without You, "Do Re Mi", however, challenges the lengths to which we're willing to follow Papa San's zaniness.
Tracklist
The Sistem | 5:20 |
Sanny (Mr. Lover) | 3:53 |
How Fi Run Mi Life | 5:22 |
Jump Up Posse | 4:00 |
Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now | 3:35 |
Dancehall Good To We | 4:55 |
Hop Off A Me (Mistake!) | 5:20 |
Do Re Mi | 5:05 |
Me A Beg Unu Move | 3:44 |
New Dance # | 3:45 |
Muslim Vol. 2
For this set Philip 'Fatis' Burrell employs one of Sly Dunbar's best rhythms, made popular initially with Capleton's "Almshouse". He also draws a good balance between top singers (Cocoa tea, Sanchez) and deejays (Dirtsman, Shaka Shamba, Panhead).
Tracklist
A1 | –Cocoa Tea | Don't Touch | |
A2 | –Apache Scratchie* | Mi Nuh Know | |
A3 | –Sanchez D.* | Rose Marie | |
A4 | –Shaka Shamba | Bun, Bun, Bun | |
A5 | –Pan Head | Black Man Face / White Man Heart | |
B1 | –Chakademus / Pliers* | Yuh Look Good | |
B2 | –Mark Spice | Julie | |
B3 | –Capleton | Alms House | |
B4 | –Dirtsman | Simmer Down | |
B5 | –Joseph Stepper | Gwan Good |
Exterminator Live Part One
Tracklist
A1 | –Gregory Isaacs | Untitled | |
A2 | –Flourgon | Untitled | |
A3 | –Clement Irie | Untitled | |
A4 | –Chris Wayne | Untitled | |
B1 | –Quench Aid | Untitled | |
B2 | –General Trees | Untitled | |
B3 | –Ricky Chaplin | Untitled | |
B4 | –Presley | Untitled | |
B5 | –Lukie D | Untitled |
29 Apr 2009
Joyride
Tracklist
A1 | –Frisco Kid | Rubbers | |
A2 | –Mr. Easy & Baby Cham | Funny Man | |
A3 | –Beenie Man | Silent Violence | |
A4 | –Wayne Wonder | Bashment Girl | |
A5 | –Alley Cat (4) | Fresh Off The Block | |
B1 | –Silver Cat (2) | Get Smart | |
B2 | –Lady Saw | Sycamore Tree | |
B3 | –Tanya Stephens | Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet | |
B4 | –Spragga Benz | Hunting | |
B5 | –Wayne Wonder & Baby Cham | Joy Ride |
28 Apr 2009
27 Apr 2009
22 Apr 2009
17 Apr 2009
Redman Super Power Vol.1
One of the few Redman albums we know of, all information about other albums is always welcome, especially when the album is uploaded!
Johnny P - Frontline
At the time this came out, Johnny P was one of the hypest DJ's out there... Shabba Ranks and Ninjaman were on the rise... the sleeper hit on this album was the last song on side 1... 'Gal Man'...and also 'Tights' was a big tune...
Johnny P had much success in the late 80's... but as soon as the Buju's and the Cobra
's came along, punchline DJ's like Johnny P soon faded out of the charts and eventually the studios...
Tracklist
A1 | No Free Ride | |
A2 | Baby Father | |
A3 | Tights | |
A4 | People Clothe | |
A5 | Gal Man | |
B1 | Front Line | |
B2 | Country Monkey | |
B3 | Dirty Rub Up | |
B4 | Ugly Gal |
Credits
- Arranged By, Producer, Musician – Steely & Clevie
14 Apr 2009
Chaka Demus & Pliers - Consciousness A Lick
On the Black Scorpio label, a fine album by Chaka Demus and Pliers. The first version of "Murder She Wrote" by Pliers is presented.
13 Apr 2009
14 Bites of Bun And Cheese
01. Johnny P & Pliers - Money Bribe
02. Bunny General - Put Down Yuh Gun Put Down Yuh Knife
03. Johhny Osbourne - Time So Hard
04. Robert Ffrench - Lady Sue
05. Mikey Melody - Love Like Yours
06. Admiral Tibett - Precious Land So Far Away
07. Ken Bob - Runnings
08. Copper Ranking & Sixy Morris & Mark Wonder & Johnny Lee - Friends
09. Johnny P - Best Love Docter
10. Mark Wonder - Mystery Woman
11. Sixy Morris - Loving You
12. Pad Anthony - Slow Dancing
13. Sugar Minott - Love Is A Thing
DJ Explosion Ina Dancehall Style
Rhythm album on Winston Riley's Techniques Label, the rhythm is "Things & Time". Super Cat's "Cry Fi Di Youth" and Cutty Ranks' "Fishman Lyrics" were the hits.
11 Apr 2009
DJ 'Clash 91'
Album produced and arranged by Carlton Barrett, the musician is Dennis The Menace. A fine 1991 record, check out "Gun Pon Cock" by Lloyd-D-Stiff.
9 Apr 2009
Vigilante Squad
Tracklist
A1 | –Famous* | This Sweetest Sound I Know | |
A2 | –Bojo Banton* | The General | |
A3 | –Kid Flash & Andrew Wright (5) | Morn Fi A Sound Boy | |
A4 | –Candy Man | They Can't Play Like My Sound | |
A5 | –Terrific | Head Top Lick | |
B1 | –Little Richie (2) | Who The Champion Is | |
B2 | –Capleton | Watch How You Come | |
B3 | –Story Tella | Run Them To Wreck | |
B4 | –Ernest Wilson & Apachie Scratchie* | This Sound Can't Miss | |
B5 | –Super Beagle | Dust A Sound Boy |
Super Rock
A1 | –Courtney Melody | This Sound A Them Trouble | |
A2 | –Red Dragon | Hell Rider | |
A3 | –Kunta Ire | Cupid | |
A4 | –Ansel Collins | Pretty Lady | |
B1 | –Admiral Tibet | Terrorist | |
B2 | –Junie Ranks | Help Her Wid It | |
B3 | –Ivan Scorcher | Such A Feeling | |
B4 | –Steely & Clevie | Version Supper Rock |
8 Apr 2009
Super Fresh
Tracklist
A1 | –Flourgon | Hole A Spliff | |
A2 | –Ansil Cridland* | Carried Away | |
A3 | –Good Time | Rappin Fresh | |
A4 | –Steele & Clevie* | Super Fresh (Version) | |
B1 | –Courtney Melody | Beautiful Women | |
B2 | –Sister Charmaine | Granny's Advice | |
B3 | –Admiral Tibet | No Time Waste | |
B4 | –Ansil Collins* | What A Friend | |
B5 | –Red Dragon | Hol A Fresh |
Also a Rhythm album on the Techniques label, this time on the "Hold A Fresh" rhythm. Mixed by Soljie in his basic, hold-back style.
Equal Rights
A Winston Riley album on the "Equal Rights Rhythm", his biggest hit on the rhythm was "Legal Rights" by Papa San and Lady G. The latter wasn't included on the album but we've included it as an extra.
6 Apr 2009
Courtney Melody - Ninja Mi Ninja
From Tubbys Firehouse label, operated by peego and phantom. This album has some tracks in common with the "Showcase" album, posted earlier.
With thanks from http://digitalmidigital.blogspot.com/
Tracklist
A1 | Ninga Mi Ninga Version | |
A2 | The Night Before Version | |
A3 | Mental Slavery Version | |
B1 | Ready For The World Version | |
B2 | Jah Jah Love Version | |
B3 | Unite Version |
Dennis Brown - The Exit
Dennis Brown's best years were incontrovertibly in the 1970s, but he has been responsible for more ten a few gems since then. His second set for King Jammy, released in 1987, showed the degree to wich the producer's digital approach fitted into a much older tradition, and how the singer had lost none of his powers.
Tracklist
A1 | Too Late | |
A2 | We Should Make Love | |
A3 | History | |
A4 | Up-Full One | |
B1 | Tracks Of Life | |
B2 | Material World | |
B3 | The Exit | |
B4 | Dance All Night | |
B5 | I'll Be Waiting There |
Courtney Melody - Showcase
Unofficial release.
A compilation of Courtney Melody tracks from several different studios, each song in a showcase style (first the song, then a version). The most interesting songs are from King Tubbys Firehouse label, like "Ninja Mi Ninja", "Night Before" and "Tell Me", but the whole album is a good example of early digital dancehall.
Tracklist
A1 | She Say Yes / She Say Yes Dub | 5:26 |
A2 | I Remember / Remember Dub | 5:21 |
A3 | Your My Lady / Your My Dub | 6:14 |
A4 | Run Around Girl / Run Around Dub | 6:09 |
B1 | Girls Dem Dart / Girls Dem Dub | 5:19 |
B2 | On Broadway / Broadway Dub | 5:47 |
B3 | Night Before | 3:10 |
B4 | Night Before Dub | 3:01 |
B5 | Ninja Mi Ninja | 3:56 |
B6 | Ninja Dub | 2:22 |
Chaka Demus - Back Out
Jammy's and Steelie & Clevie teamed up to record a collection of the most sharp rhythms ever on Jammy's label. This in combination with Chaka Demus on his baddest, makes this album an absolute must. Check "I Need a Roof" as Chaka has a surprise.
5 Apr 2009
Tony Rebel - Rebel With A Cause
The first album that the consious ragga had to himself, and one he still has to surpass -not least becouse of the ratchet-sharp Penthouse rhythms. Guest appearances from Marcia Griffiths, Wayne Wonder, and the UK's Macka B. Early hits like "War & Crime" and "Fresh Vegetable" are included.
Tracklist
A1 | He's A Rebel | |
A2 | War & Crime | |
A3 | Fresh Vegetable | |
A4 | Things Not So Right | |
A5 | Priority | |
B1 | Come Off Mi Corner | |
B2 | Freeze | |
B3 | Bomb | |
B4 | High Prices | |
B5 | Cross Over The Bridge |
Die Hard Pt.1
A side apiece for two of the most regular visitors to Penthouse, and an interesting contrast in styles. While Cutty attacks the stinging rhythms with is usual intensity, Tony Rebel 'singjay' along with them in fairly melodic fashion. Both were heading for the top of the ragga pile when they cut these tracks, and this set helped them on their way.
Cutty Ranks - Lethal Weapon
The Other unreservedly recommended Cutty Ranks set features all Penthouse rhythms, and includes the hits "Lambada" (with Wayne Wonder), "Half Idiot" and "Really Together" (both with Marcia Griffiths) and "Love Mi Hafi Get" (with Beres Hammond). As good a place as any to discover either the deejay or producer Donovan Germain.
Tracklist
A1 | Half Idiot | |
A2 | Exploited | |
A3 | Love Me Have Fi Get | |
A4 | Rude Boy Number | |
A5 | Really Together | |
B1 | Decide Your Mind | |
B2 | One More Stripe | |
B3 | Tonic | |
B4 | Lambada | |
B5 | Cool |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)