• Massive Dread – African Roots
    • Massive Dread – Squatters Connection
    • Massive Dread – Black Is A Natural Fact
    • Massive Dread – Economical System
    • Massive Dread – Right Time Come
    • Massive Dread – Natty Dread International
    • Massive Dread – Mutual Inspiration
    • Massive Dread – Humble Lion
    • 1. African Roots
    • 2. Squatters Connection
    • 3. Black Is A Natural Fact
    • 4. Economical System
    • 5. Right Time Come
    • 6. Natty Dread International
    • 7. Mutual Inspiration
    • 8. Humble Lion

    This debut album captures Massive Dread at an early stage of his career when he was starting to make a name for himself as a unique voice in reggae

    The production has that classic late-70s roots vibe-- deep bass lines, steady drum rhythms, and dub influences mixed with Massive Dread's distinctive vocal style.

    The album contains a mix of vocal tracks and deejay toasting, showcasing Massive Dread's versatility. His style helped bridge the gap between the roots reggae era and the rising dance hall movement.

    Other Releases on Burning Sounds

    Dennis BrownDennisBurning Sounds
    Classic early Dennis Brown recorded with Niney The Observer in the mid 70s includes killer tunes "Africa, Tribulation, Silver Words, No More Will I Roam"...
      The BlackstonesInsightBurning Sounds
      Their debut roots album originally released in 1979 on Burning Rockers produced by Phil Pratt.
      • – Hey, Hey, Hey
      • – Come On And Dance
      • – Open The Gates
      • – True, True, True
      • – Peace And Love
      • – Kalwazians
      • – Spreading Rumours
      • – Soul Shake Down Party
      • – Love Me Girl
      • – Revolution Time
      Linval ThompsonFollow My Heart / I Love JahBurning Sounds
      1979 & 1980 vocal roots albums on one CD from Linval Thompson.
      • – Danger In Your Eyes
      • – Stay A Little Bit Longer
      • – Jumping For Joy
      • – Skillfull Man
      • – Lion And Tiger
      • – If I Follow My Heart
      • – My Baby
      • – Give Me A Chance
      • – Big Oppressor
      • – Don't Try To Love Me
      • – I Can't Stand The Pressure
      • – You Must Feel It
      • – Jah Jah Ah Do It
      • – My Woman Is Gone
      • – I Love Jah
      • – No More War
      • – Stop Loving
      • – Mr. Wicket Man
      • – Never Push Your Brother
      Ken BootheGot To Get Away ShowcaseBurning Sounds
      Ken Boothe - Got To Get Away from 1978 and with additional vocals by Jah Walton and produced by Phil Pratt. Features extensive sleeve notes. Original sleeve...
      • – Got To Get Away
      • – Long Time
      • – Red Hot
      • – This Love
      • – Dub Style
      The RevolutionariesGreen Bay DubBurning Sounds
      1979 Revolutionaries album Green Bay Dub, a project by Linval Thompson, first release on CD
      • – Mafia Dub
      • – Jungo In Dub
      • – Survival Dub
      • – Nagusa Dub
      • – Skillfull Dub
      Al CampbellRainy Days / DiamondsBurning Sounds
      1978 & 1979 roots albums on one CD from Al Campbell.
      • – Give The People
      • – Words Of Wisdom
      • – You've Got Soul
      • – Don't Cry
      • – Rainy Days
      • – Show Me The Way
      • – Honey Come Back
      • – Jah Is Light
      • – Stay By My Side
      • – Send Love Oh Jah
      Freddie McGregorFreddieBurning Sounds
      Freddie McGregor's first album originally released in 1979, produced by Niney The Observer includes killer tunes "Walls Of Jericho, Jah Can Count on I,...
      • – We Got Love
      • – Walls Of Jericho
      • – Jah Can Count On I
      • – Oh No Not My Baby
      • – Why Did You Do It
      • – Zion Chant
      • – Rasta Man
      • – Brandy
      • – Lovers Rock J.A. Style
      • – Sitting In The Park
      Prince Lincoln Thompson & The Royal RassesGod Sent DubBurning Sounds
      Prince Lincoln Thompson was a Jamaican singer and songwriter, and was for a time the leader of the reggae group The Royal Rasses. Several albums in the...
      • – Mechanical Devices Dub
      • – My Generation Dub
      • – People Love Jah Music Dub
      • – Spaceship Dub
      • – People’s Minds Dub
      • – Smiling Faces Dub
      • – Natural Wild Dub
      Niney The ObserverSledge Hammer Dub In The Streets Of JamaicaBurning Sounds
      Re-release of the classic 1970’s Dub album on 180 gram vinyl and on CD with 4 bonus tracks. Niney The Observer's ‘Sledgehammer Dub In The Street Of...
      • – Dub Long Rastafari
      • – Travelling Version
      • – You're No Dub Baby
      • – Burning Dub
      • – Kingsgate Version
      • – Dub Now
      • – God Bless My Dub
      • – Everyone's Dubbing
      • – Rich And Poor Dub
      • – Tribulation Version

      People also bought

      Addis Pablo meets Kingsland ItesJah WatchovaKingsland Ites
      Great new roots instrumental from Addis Pablo & Kingsland Ites on this limited 7", check nice dub version.
      • – Jah Watchova
      • – Watchova Dub
      Sergio CañoGood TreatmentGatzara
      This record is a tribute to Jackie Mittoo, a key figure in the development of reggae, ska, and rocksteady. Known for his work at Studio One and his role...
      • – Good Treatment
      • – DUB Version
      DIY - Do It YourselfSoul Jazz Records
      Out of print for 15 years, Soul Jazz Records ‘Do It Yourself’ features a host of post-punk, punk, punk funk/dance and electronic experimentation from...
      • Buzzcocks – Boredom
      • Fire Engines – Everything's Roses
      • Glaxo Babies – Shake (The Foundations)
      • Patrick Fitzgerald – Babysitter
      • Russ McDonald – Looking From The Cooking Pot
      • Artery – The Slide
      • A Certain Ratio – Si Fermir O Grido
      • Scritti Politti – Skank Bloc Bologna
      • APB – All Your Life With Me
      • Blurt – The Fish Needs A Bike
      • Icon A.D. – Fight For Peace
      • Throbbing Gristle – Distant Dreams (Part Two)
      • Krypton Tunes – Coming To See You
      • Windows – Creation Rebel
      • The Last Gang – Spirit Of Youth
      • Thomas Leer – Tight As A Drum
      • Red Lorry Yellow Lorry – Paint Your Wagon
      • Biting Tongues – You Can Choke Like That
      • Tom Lucy – Paris, France
      • 2xLP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP552C£28.00 £22.40
        In stockAdd to Bag
      • MP3 Release SJRD552£8.99
        In stockAdd to Bag
      Studio One Rockers (Black vinyl edition)Soul Jazz Records
      Owned and founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, Studio One's output serves as a comprehensive guide to the history of Reggae music. The music on Studio One...
      • Sound Dimension – Real Rock
      • Marcia Griffiths – Feel Like Jumping
      • Freddy Mcgregor – Bobby Babylon
      • Horace Andy – Skylarking
      • Lennie Hibbert – Village Soul
      • Brentford All-Stars – Greedy G
      • Johnny Osbourne – Truth And Rights
      • Ernest Ranglin – Surfin
      • Michigan & Smiley – Eye Of Danger
      • Dawn Penn – No, No, No
      • The Skatalites – Phoenix City
      • Prince Jazzbo – Crabwalking
      • Jackie Mittoo – Hot Milk
      • Lone Ranger – Badder Dan Dem
      • Cedric Brooks – Ethiopia
      • 2xLP (+ Download Code) SJRLP451-BLK£28.00 £22.40
        In stockAdd to Bag
      • CD SJRCD048£12.00 £9.60
        In stockAdd to Bag
      • MP3 Release SJRD048£9.99
        In stockAdd to Bag
      The Legendary Studio One RecordsSoul Jazz Records
      Brand new album featuring non-stop killer Studio One cuts from The Skatalites, Heptones, Lone Ranger, Horace Andy and loads more.  Album comes...
      • The Skatalites – Ball of Fire
      • The Heptones – I'm Your Man
      • Lone Ranger – Everything She Want
      • Horace Andy – New Broom
      • Michigan and Smiley – Rub A Dub Style (12" Mix)
      • The Maytals – Treat Me Bad
      • Freddie McKay – Watch Your Step
      • Pablove Black – Mr. Music
      • Wailing Souls – Run My People
      • Willie Williams – Master Plan
      • The Skatalites – Fidel Castro
      • Marcia Griffiths – Hold You Tight
      • Dub Specialist – Sitting With Stupid
      • Prince Jazzbo – Rock For Dub
      • Super and Sleepy – Enemy
      • Dub Specialist – Luanda
      • Doreen Schaeffer – This Love
      • Ernest Ranglin – Ranglin Doddlin'
      Amatah KeoSabaï DiA-Lone Productions
      Produced, recorded and mixed by Roberto Sánchez at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio All vocals, melodicas and flutes recorded at Gunpowdah home studio by Amatah...
      • – Sabaï Di
      • – Kula Tempa
      • – Alelujah