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    Roots It's A Hit

    Don One
    • Roots – It's A Hit
    • Kindred Band – Hit Dub
    • 1. Roots – It's A Hit
    • 2. Kindred Band – Hit Dub

    Here's a real gem from the vaults of Don 1 and Randy's studio 17. The Roots voicing an herb anthem on the killer rhythm used on the Immortal's "Babylon." Unreleased for over 40 years and out now, the Roots are one-hit wonders no longer!

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