Various Artists - Ram Jam Master (1987)

One of the best riddims ever made (and one of my personal all-time favs), is the wonderful 'Jah Send Me Come/Darker Shade Of Black' riddim from 1987. Harmodio released a showcase album of it, which is now a true collector's item. Good news: the majority of the album is included here, the bad news: 1 track (General Webb's 'Proud A Mi Island') and Noel Davy's two versions are missing. I tried to fill the gaps with Harry J's lick on the riddim, a great threesome vocal track by Welton Irie, Ashman and Yellowman, plus another instrumental version of 'Jah Send Me Come'.

Lovindeer - Octapussy

X-rated lyrics, X-rated cover.... no not shabba, beenie or bounty, it's Lovindeer with the Octapussy album on the tsoj label. He became well re-nowned for his slackness lyrics through the 80's whilst releasing around 14 albums from 1984-1990

01. Lovindeer - Shaving Cream
02. Lovindeer - Herpes
03. Lovindeer - Touch Me On Me Pum Pum
04. Lovindeer - Octapussy
05. Lovindeer - Pum Pum Diseases
06. Lovindeer - Pass The Pussy (On The Right Hand Side)
07. Lovindeer - Disease Connection

Peter Metro - The D.J. Don (1986)

This is the rarely mentioned second LP released by Peter Metro in 1986 on the Black Solidarity label. Produced by Ossie Thomas / Philip Morgan. A really tuff album!

Dance Hall Vibes Vol. 1, 2, 3

Jah Pasquerel left me these treasures for the blog. The entire Dance Hall Vibes series on World Enterprise records, produced by Striker Lee in 1986.
The third part features a showcase on the Computer Rule riddim once again, this time in Striker Lee's version.
Vol 1 = Pressure and Slide
Vol 2 = Talk About Love
Vol 3 = Sleng Teng

What can I say. I'm speechless...
Big up Jah Pasquerel !

New Yorker Reggae Vol. 1

Nice New Yorker reggae on the duck riddim recorded at capo studio in 1988.

Carolina My Darling

From the King Jammy's stable. One riddim album from 1993 which saw a resurgence of the Oh Carolina riddim.

Flexiable

Flex riddim 1990
Contributed by phil h

Another Dimension

Thanks for this one phil h
VA - Nanny goat style riddim 1992

King Kong - Musical Terrorist

Very special King Kong album contributed by Jah Pasquerel. Great post !

Silver Dollar Vol. 2

Massive !!! It really exists. Love this contribution Big Yute, never saw this one before.
Vol. 1 also on the blog.

Va - Di Remedi

One riddim album release by Heavy Beat. Pressure and Slide riddim from 1990, produced by Wilbert "Willie" Lindo.

Courtney Melody - The Best Of

Alms House Business

Great album on the mud up riddim from Gyasi's stable. A real digital killer that belongs on this blog ! Big up to Jah Pasquerel for this contribution. Your uploads are well appreciated man.

Computer Rule Vol. 1, 2, 3

Vol. 1 - 1985

Vol. 2 - 1986

Vol. 3 - 1987

3 great Computer Rule albums produced by Harry Johnson, all tracks are based on his cut of the Sleng Teng riddim. Expecially vol. 3 is hard to find.

This is a great contribution from Jah Pasquerel. Many thanks !

Sugar Minott - Leader For The Pack

Sugar Minott in early digital style 1985.

Backcover:
Ushering in the new era of electronically triggered reggae, here is Sugar Minott with his familiar starring role as 'Leader For The Pack'. Hot on the heels of the "Sleng Teng Extravaganza", the style is broadened to include many of Studio I favourite rhythms under the influence of veteran arranger Jackie Mittoo and the Rock Studio Crew. ...

Tiger - Ready Fi Dem

Produced by Phillip Fattis Burrell
Backed by Firehouse Crew

Michigan & Smiley - Reality Must Rule Again

Papa Michigan (born Anthony Fairclough) and General Smiley (born Erroll Bennett) were among the first dual-toasters on the first wave of Dancehall style in Jamaica. Beginning in the late 1970s while still in school, the humorous duo (Smiley got his name because he never smiles - not on this pic) scored immediately with "Rub a Dub Style" and a toasted Real Rock version named "Nice up the Dance".

(Source: discogs.com/artist/Michigan+&+Smiley)

Pipper Records & King Dragon - Dub Story Vol 1

Dub album from Pipper Records & King Dragon with introductions by Joe Lickshot and Reggie Stepper. Released on the Melodie label out of France. This album showcases dubs from many Reggie Stepper songs.

Coco Tea - Mr. Coco Tea

Some tracks are the same as on "Sweet Sweet Coco Tea" (Blue Mountain). Also produced by Steve Byfield and executive Michael Chin.

Coco Tea - Settle Down

Screwdriver - Teach Dem

Thanks Visi, really appreciate it.

Johnny P - Bad Ina Dancehall

Another upload from Visi. Thanks a lot !

Me Gone Buck Wild

Thanks to Visi for this contribution.

Icho Candy

This is a compilation of some of Icho Candy's greatest hits. Thanks to Stig for this contribution !

Icho Candy (b. Winston Evans) is a singer who's vocal style is greatly inspired by Horace Andy. His first single was the immensely popular »Captain Selassie I« 7" (Jwyanza, 1981) produced by Delroy Standbury. The single was also released on 12" on Gibbs label (with production credits to Joe Gibbs). He also released the song »I Remember« on Jwyanza either the same year or the year after but the single was erroneously credited to General Plough. The material that he recorded for D. Standbury was collected with songs by other artists such as Brigadier Jerry, Barry Brown, Danny Dread and released on a various artists album on Standbury's own label Jwyanza - the album simply being called Jwyanza Various Artists.

In '87 Icho recorded for Augustus Pablo releasing the 7" single »Babylon« (Rockers, 1987). The same year he also recorded for King Culture in Canada with the song »Hold Tight« being included on the various artists album 'Revenge Of The General'. It wasn't until 1993 he saw the release of his first solo album Glory To The King (1993, Jah Shaka), produced by Jah Shaka. He released a second album in '98 - Rise Up. He has also got two unreleased albums one for Delroy Witters Creation label. Recorded around the time that Delroy released Colourman's album 'Kick Up Rumpus'.

The late and great Tero Kaski recorded an album with Icho Candy for his newly formed Black Star label. This session took place in 1990 at Penthouse studio with Ruddy Thomas engineering. The rhythms were built by the Massive Crew in Finland.

Icho Candy is supposedly the brother of singer Prince Junior.

(Source: reggaelicious.pbworks.com/Icho-Candy)

Ujama Special Vol. 2

Belly Buss

Stricktly Dancehall Vibes

Rub A Dub Time

Some information about the producer of this album; Gyasi Addae and his label.



Gyasi born 1951 in Kingston Jamaica Trench Town. Gyasi’s musical journey started in 1962 when he enrolled at the Alpha Boy’s School. In addition to been an award winning Producer (1989 New York Reggae Producer of the year) Gyasi is an accomplish musician. A six year stint in the Jamaican armed forces sharpened his skills as he learned several instruments as a member of the 1st Battalion Jamaican Regiment Band. In 1974 he migrated to New York and for six years worked as a hired musician. Gyasi Musical resume boast of being a member of two bands. One was The Black Eagle with lead singer Denroy Morgan and the other being Creation Band. Gyasi was also a member of the singing group Black Survivors. Gyasi learned The Business of music from mentor Barrington (Barry Dread) Bailey of Living Room Studio. During is time at Narrows’s records. It was here he learn distribution which he would be later be known for his hustle. It was during his time working as a store manager for the famous Music Masters the home of the record label Witty when Gyasi caught the bug to be a music producer. In 1986 he stared his own label. The label didn’t take the easy route by employing established stars but featured young artist looking for a break. That formula worked because the label as yielded many hits over the years and several members have gone on with careers in the industry. Here are a few names that have been on the label. Former DJ of the year Peter Metro, the late Toyan , Dobby Dobson , Major Mackerel , Super C , Mad Lion , reggae legend Wayne Smith , Frankie Paul , Dona V, Princess Goldie. Sabrina and Sensi from Worla Girls to name a few.



(Source myspace.com/gyasimusic)

• LOVE PEOPLE LIVE MEGA MIX - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 001

• AGONY AGONY - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 002

• SKIN TO SKIN - LLOYD D STIFF GALP 003

• ALMS HOUSE BUSINESS - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 004

• DON'T BOW DOWN - TALKIN MEEKLE GALP 005

• THRILL OF VICTORY - YABBA GRIFFITHS GALP 006

• ONE IN A MILLION - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 007

• MODERN GIRL SHE'S MINE - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 008

• SWEETS FOR MY BABY - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 009

• QUESTION OF LOVE VOL. ONE - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 010

• QUESTION OF LOVE VOL. TWO - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 011

• MINI VAN RUN THINGS - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 012

• THAT'S LIFE - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 013

• EXPENSIVE THIS YEAR - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 014

• COOL & DEADLY - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 015

• GUNS GALORE - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 016

• TOTAL EXPERIENCE - VARIOUS ARTIST GALP 017

• RUB A DUB TIME - VARIOUS ARTIST VPRL 1206

• BAD BOY - SUPER C VPRL 1207

• MAJESTIC LOVE - VARIOUS ARTIST GCD 0018

• LOVE ROOTS & CULTURE - VARIOUS ARTIST GCD 0019

Any contributions for the other ones ?

Sweets For My Baby from riddimwize

Joseph Cotton - No Touch The Style

Joseph Cotton aka Jah Walton (born Silbert Walton, 1957, St. Ann, Jamaica) is active since the mid-1970s.

After spending a year working in the Jamaican police force, Walton turned to recording, initially working with Joe Gibbs in 1976, under the name Jah Walton. He then moved to Harry Mudie, recording popular tracks such as "Stay a Yard and Praise God", "Touch Her Where She Want It Most" (the title track from his debut album), and "Married To A Bank Cashier". In the mid-1980s he began recording under the name Joseph Cotton, immediately having success in the UK with "No Touch The Style", leading to a television appearance on Channel 4's Club Mix programme in 1987. Several more reggae chart hits followed in the form of "Things Running Slow", "Pat Ha Fe Cook", "Tutoring", "Judge Cotton", and "What Is This". Walton continued to perform and record into the 1990s and 2000s.

An attempt to his discography:

• Touch Her Where She Want It Most (1981) Music Force
• Talk of The Town (1984) Thunder Bolt
  
• Cotton Style (1990) South East
• No Touch The Style (1991) Wild Apache
• The Good Old Days Of The 70s (1998) Teem (Joseph Cotton & Mike Brooks)
• Things You Should Know (1999) From: http://filereggae.blogspot.com
• Black & White Ting (2001) Proud Of That Music
  
• Kingston a Run Red (2002) China Visit (Thanks to Phil H)
• Black & White Ting (200?) P.O.T.
• 100% Pure Cotton (2005) P.O.T.
• Worldpeace (2005) P.O.T.
• Unity Amongst The Youths (2006) Jet Star
• Showcase (200?)
• Joseph Cotton Meets Lion Stepper (2009)

(Source Wikipedia)

Michael Prophet & Ricky Tuffy - Get Ready

A not so well known or widly available album from 1991 released on the uk label "Passion". Wicked combination duo of Michael Prophet and Ricky Tuffy. Tunes like "Your Love", "Gun Man 91", "Get Ready" are all on here.

Jammy's 45

45 x 45's on Jammy's
Stig passed by again and left us this great contribution. Thanks !

Admiral Bailey - Ram Up You Party

"Ram Up You Party" has been released in 1989 on the Powerhouse label, produced by the legendary George Phang. A real bomber to say the least.

Contributed by Jah Pasquerel, thanks again

Ken Boothe - Talk To Me

The album “Talk to Me” is a rare collection of treasures from the early part of this Reggae Icon’s singing career. The album is a Redman label production. Ever since Ken Boothe made his mark on the Jamaican music scene, he has endured the transition of rhythms proving to be a singer with exceptional quality and ability. Songs included in this album are “Without Love”, “Come Running Back”, “Boy And Girl” along with his classic song “Humanity”. True testimonial reflecting Ken’s ruling in the reggae arena.
(kenboothemusic.com)

Contributed by:
Sir Greg

Asher Senator - Born To Chat

an 1986 release from Asher Senator: Born To Chat. Some wicked fast style chatting on this one!


Contibuted by:
Jah Pasquerel

Love Fever

Yellowman - Yellow Like Cheese

Specially for Tommy

Junior Murvin - Apartheid

Also Contributed by Sir Greg

Super Black - We Ready Fe Them

Contributed by Sir Greg, big up!

Papa San - Lyric Shop

A Papa San on the always nice Black Solidarity label, Ossie Thomas production.
This album is contributed by Jah Pasquerel. Thanks

Capleton - Lotion Man

Recorded in 1991 in several studios, Black Scorpio, King Jammy's and one track (Two Minute Man) in Penthouse. Producer is the for me completely unknown Alphonso "Bravo" Peterkin. This is my favourite Capleton album.

Tracklist

1	Mi Nuh Lotion Man
2	God Mi Love Mi Nuh Love Satan
3	Two Minute Man
4	When Mi A Move
5	Come Out A Mi Air
6	Baby Oil & Baby Lotion
7	Christianity
8	Destroy
9	Grab It Up
10	Clean Hands

RIP Steely

Last week tuesday, on september the first, Wycliffe Johnson aka Steely from the duo Steely and Clevie died from a heart-attack in a NY hospital. With this loss, Jamaica loses once again one of the true originators of dancehall.

Especially we from Digital Reggae must pay our tribute to Steely as about 50% of all the music on this blog is played by him.

Big Up Steely! And thanks for all your work, you've made this world a better place! Rest in peace, big man.

Please leave some comments, stories about Steely, anything.

Labrish Vol. 3

You can find Vol. 1 & 4 also on this blog.

Tiger - Reggae Dance Hall Sensation

Baby Wayne - Move Wid The Crowd

Johnny P - Reggae Dance Hall Sensation

Released on the Rohit label but out of the King Jammy's stable. Classic Johnny P with some ruff riddims.

Shabba Ranks - A Me Shabba

thanks to yq1uk for this