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Voguing: Voguing and the House Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92Photographs and interviews by Chantal Regnault, Introduction by Tim LawrenceSoul Jazz Books
The SilvertonesAfrican DubBlack Eagle
Joe WhiteGive And Take (On Both Sides)Ultra Records
The BlackstonesI Don't Feel SecureHorus Records
SkinshapeLife & LoveDloaw & Co.
The BlackstonesOut A RoadHorus Records
Joseph MalikTake A LeftRamrock Red
Paula ClarkeUniversityLiving Music Inc.
Lee PerryVampire (Horns)Upsetter
Alter Echo & E3 Meet Ishan Sound & Rider ShafiqueAh Mi GuideScrub A Dub
Jimi TenorCinema DadaabRonet Records
Gloria TaylorDeep Inside You / World That's Not RealExpansion
The Masqueraders / The Gentlemen FourDo You Love Me Baby / You Can't Keep A Good Man DownOutta Sight
Field Works Vol. II (feat. Japan Blues)Various ArtistsVox Populi Records
LinkwoodFresh GildansFirecracker Recordings
CoreysanHijackedLegsman
Seekers InternationalLost & Found Vol. 2Boomarm Nation
Mdou Moctar & Elite BeatMdou Moctar Meets Elite Beat In A Budget DancehallBoomarm Nation
Music Inc.Music Inc.Pure Pleasure / Strata-East
Omar SOne Of A KindFXHE
Scotch Bonnet Records PresentPuffers's Choice Vol 2Scotch Bonnet
John GordonStep By StepPure Pleasure / Strata-East
ZenitStraight AheadEdition Hawara
Garage ClassTerminal Tokyo (inc. JD Twitch edit)Outer Reaches
The Mood ModernThe story of two of the world's greatest recorded music libraries: KPM (1956-1977) and Bruton Music (1978-1980)By Oliver LomaxVocalion Books
Phil RanelinVibes From The TribeTribe / Pure Pleasure
Allysha JoyAcadie : RawGondwana Records
Oneness Of JujuAfrican Rhythms (2018 Edition)Strut
Britxotica Goes Wild!Various ArtistsTrunk Records
VariousDance Hall Vibe's Vol.#1King Culture
Mars89End of the DeathBokeh Versions
The SylversI Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To YouMr Bongo
SnipsLondon Livin' EPBarbershop Records
Carrie ClevelandLooking Up: The Complete WorksKalita Records
The Sha La DasLove In The WindDaptone
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A MATTER OF TIME is the follow-up to Protoje’s critically acclaimed 2015 full-length, Ancient Future, which featured the hit single “Who Knows” ft Chronixx. Matter Of Time features Chronixx and Mortimer, and contains the smash hit singles ‘Blood Money’, ’Truth & Rights’, ‘Bout Noon’ and ’No Guarantees. ‘A Matter Of Time’ was produced by Winta James (Damian Marley, Anthony B, The Mighty Diamonds) and recorded in Jamaica.
ProtojeResist Not EvilOverstand Entertainment
- 1. Resist Not Evil
- 2. Militancy Riddim
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ProtojeWho Knows ft. ChronixxOverstand Entertainment
- 1. Who Knows
- 2. Who Knows (Dub Mix)
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The SylversI Know Myself / Wish That I Could Talk To YouMr Bongo
Two of the key tracks lifted from the The Sylvers' first, self-titled album. Produced by Jerry Butler, Keg Johnson and Michael Viner, written by the hugely...
- 1. I Know Myself
- 2. Wish That I Could Talk To You
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Foster Sylvers / The SylversMisdemeanor / When I’m Near YouMr Bongo
Classic soul gem, ‘Misdemeanour’ as sampled by the likes of Madlib, Big Daddy Kane, Rodney P, The D.O.C, Pete Rock and more! Backed with the beautiful,...
- 1. Foster Sylvers – Misdemeanor
- 2. The Sylvers – When I’m Near You
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The SylversOnly One Can Win / Fools ParadiseMr Bongo
Another classic, heartbreaking soul joint from The Sylvers ‘Only One Can Win’ - brilliantly flipped by J Dilla on his epic ‘Two Can Win’ on his...
- 1. Only One Can Win
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CymandeBra / The MessageMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue of two of Cymande's classic tracks on a 7". The much sampled 'The Message' and the jazzy funk, Loft classic, 'Bra' - check the break!
- 1. Bra
- 2. The Message
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CymandeFug / Brothers On The SlideMr Bongo
Mr Bongo continue to delve into the back catalogue of the incredible south London funk band Cymande. This 7" turns to the all time classic jam "Brothers...
- 1. Fug
- 2. Brothers On The Slide
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O'SeisSuicida / ApocalipseMr Bongo
Heavyweight Brazilian psyche by "Os Mutantes, before they were Os Mutantes"! A previously impossibly rare 45, now reissued via Mr Bongo!
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Tunde MabaduViva DiscoMr Bongo
Ultra rare and sought after afro beat from 1980, reissued by Mr Bongo, originally issued on Afrodesia. Up-beat, afro, party-starters a plenty here!
- 1. Alabosi
- 2. Disco Press Funk
- 3. Amupara Ko Ma Dara
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Super ElcadosTogetherness Is Always A Good Venture: Tambourine Party Vol. 2Mr Bongo
Official Mr Bongo reissue of the ultra-rare album by ‘Super Elcados’. A fusion of heavyweight Nigerian funk, soul & disco, originally released by EMI...
- 1. Tambourine Party
- 2. Afro Funk
- 3. Xray Gun
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CéliaCéliaMr Bongo
This classic Brazilian LP was originally released in 1972 featuring an all star line up including Arthur Verocai, Erasmo Carlos, Roberto Carlos, Marcos...
- 1. A Hora É Essa
- 2. Toda Quarta-Feira Depois Do Amor
- 3. Dominus Tecum
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Shina Williams & His African PercussionistsAfrican DancesMr Bongo
First official reissue of the extremely rare, ground-breaking Nigerian disco-boogie LP from 1979 by Lagos-based bandleader, Shina Williams. Features the...
- 2. Agboju Logun
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Foster SylversFoster SylversMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue this brilliant funk-soul album from 1973. Written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by a heavyweight line-up comprising Jerry Butler, Keg...
- 1. Misdemeanor
- 2. Big Things Come In Small Packages
- 3. I'm Your Puppet
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The SylversIIMr Bongo
Beautiful, golden-era soul written by Leon Sylvers III, produced by Jerry Butler and Keg Johnson. The Sylvers were a familyfrom Los Angeles who were very...
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Burnier & CartierBurnier & CartierMr Bongo
Official Mr Bongo reissue of this classic, highly sought-after Brazilian LP from 1974 that touches on MPB, soul, jazz, disco and boogie. Recommended!
- 1. Só Tem Lugar Pra Você
- 2. Aldeia Global
- 3. Lejos De Mi
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Ebo TaylorYen AraMr Bongo
After 60 years in the business, Ghanaian music legend Ebo Taylor returns with perhaps his finest album to date! The man combines high-energy afrobeat,...
- 1. Poverty No Good
- 2. Mumudey Mumudey
- 3. Krumandey
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Tim MaiaDisco ClubMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue Brazilian legend Tim Maia's eighth studio album 'Disco Club'. Recorded in 1978, this is a latter-period gem from the larger than life...
- 1. A Fim De Voltar
- 2. Acenda O Farol
- 3. Sossego
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Disco Dub BandFor The Love Of MoneyMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue this Danny Krivit and DJ Harvey favourite, as sampled by J Dilla and Glenn Underground - a dubby disco cover of the Gamble & Huff penned...
- 2. For The Love Of Money (Disco Dub)
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Ebo Taylor and The PelikansEbo Taylor and The PelikansMr Bongo
Reissue of this "holy grail" Ghanaian funk LP - one of Ebo Taylor's rarest and most sought-after!On this album, Ebo Taylor joined forces with 12-piece...
- 1. Enye Wo Nyame Nko
- 2. Gyae Su Na Nkomo
- 3. Reality
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The Original Sound Of Burkina FasoVarious ArtistsMr Bongo
Burkina Faso may be one of the least well-known parts of West Africa but it has a deep history and musical pedigree. A few years before President Thomas...
- 1. Abdoulaye Cisse – Jeunesse Wilila
- 2. Bozambo – Kombisse
- 3. Pierre Sandwidi – Boy Cuisinier
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Mr Bongo Record Club: Vol. 2Various ArtistsMr Bongo
The second, anticipated instalment in Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series selects the label's recent discoveries and sought-after obscurities that form the...
- 1. Elbernita 'Twinkie' Clark – Awake O Zion
- 2. Dee Edwards – Put Your Love On The Line
- 3. Anubis – Ecology
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MarijataThis Is MarijataMr Bongo
Marijata was a group made up of three members – Kofi 'Electric' Addison on drums, Bob Fischlan on organ and Nat Osmanu on guitar, hailing from Ghana. ...
- 1. I Walk Alone
- 2. We Live In Peace
- 3. No Condition Is Permanent
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The Incredible Bongo BandThe Return Of The Incredible Bongo BandMr Bongo
Seminal breaks album reissue
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Gal CostaÍndiaMr Bongo
Essential reissue from Mr Bongo!!!!
A post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movements key figures and true legends of Brazilian music,...
- 1. Índia
- 2. Milho Verde
- 3. Presente Cotidiano
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Hollie CookMilk & HoneyMr Bongo
Wicked early single from Hollie Cook originally released in 2007 with dub version on the flip.
- 7"£6.99In stockAdd to Bag
Mungo's Hi-FiScrub A Dub StyleMr Bongo
Prince Fatty's mix of Mungo's tune with the late Sugar Minott, their original mix on the flip.
- 1. Scrub A Dub Style (Prince Fatty Mix)
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Mungo's Hi-FiUnder ArrestMr Bongo
- 1. Under Arrest (Prince Fatty Mix)
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Prince FattyInsane In The BrainMr Bongo
Featuring Horseman on vocals on this infectious skank from Prince Fatty with dub version on the flip.
- 1. Insane In The Brain
- 2. Insane In The Brain (Dub Mix)
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Mr Bongo Record Club: Vol. 1Various ArtistsMr Bongo
Vinyl now in stock! The first instalment in Mr Bongo's 'Record Club' series selects the label's recent discoveries and sought-after obscurities that...
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Antonio Carlos & JocafiMudei De IdéiaMr Bongo
Vinyl now in stock! Psychedelic rock, samba-funk and truly tripped-out MPB! Antonio Carlos & Jocafi were a very successful and famous Brazilian...
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Pedro SantosKrishnandaMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue the insanely-rare 'Krishnanda' from 1968 by Pedro Santos. A spiritual, psychedelic Brazilian masterpiece from...
- 1. Ritual Negro
- 2. Agua Viva
- 3. Um So
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Wilson Simonal / Osmar MilitoNanã / Rita JeepMr Bongo
Wilson Simonal - Nana‘Nana’ is the fourth Simonal track to appear in the Brazil 45’s series. Lush, horn and string laden MPB-samba-jazz, taken...
- 1. Wilson Simonal – Nanã
- 2. Osmar Milito – Rita Jeep
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Ayaléw Mèsfin & Black Lion Band / Feqadu Amdé-MesqelGèdawo / AsmarinaMr Bongo
Killer Ethiopian afro jazz!
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Hanna / Almir RicardiDeixa Rodar / To Parado Na TuaMr Bongo
‘Deixa Rodar’ is an essential midtempo disco/boogie jam taken from Hanna’s ‘Deixa Rodar’ LP from 1979. A tip off from our good friend Mark ‘GV’...
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Antonio Adolfo e Brazuca / Erasmo CarlosGloria Glorinha / Coqueiro VerdeMr Bongo
‘Gloria Glorinha’ – quirky, upbeat MPB-funk with soaring vocals, JB esque stabs, horns and bubbling piano. Originally released as part of a 4-track...
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Os OrixásOs OrixásMr Bongo
Mr Bongo reissue this gorgeous Brazilian obscurity from 1978. The band's only release loaded with samba, funk, folk and jazz rhythms over tough afro-Brazillian...
- 1. Exú
- 2. Ogun
- 3. Omulú
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Black Man's Pride 2 (Studio One)Righteous Are The Sons and Daughters Of JahSoul Jazz Records
This is the second installment of deep roots Rastafarian reggae at Studio One and features classic music from some of the most important figures in reggae...
- 1. Horace Andy – Illiteracy
- 2. The Heptones – Be A Man
- 3. The Manchesters – Natty Gone
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- MP3 Release£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Barry BrownItal RockJah Fingers
Rare Barry Brown heavyweight roots vocal from 1983 from the album "I'm Stilll Waiting" with Dean Fraser's dubplate sax cut on the flip. Don't Sleep....
- 1. Ital Rock
- 2. Dean Fraser – Special Dub Plate Cut
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- 7"£8.99
Big YouthFrom JA To UKKC Soul Proff
While many reggae fans know Big Youth's "From Ja To UK", few only know the full vocal version by KC White.
- 1. From JA To UK
- 2. KC White – Love Is A Gamble
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Dennis BrownIn The Mood For Love / Bad Boy A Come / Johnny Get Up / No Time To WasteJah Fingers
Uptempo 90s roots 12" featuring Dennis Brown, Cassanova, Junior Brammer and two rare dubs from The Mixing Lab's Roy Francis.
- 1. In The Mood For Love
- 2. Cassanova – Bad Bwoy A Come
- 3. Junior Brammer – Johnny Get Up
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- 12"£11.49
Big YouthTown Without PityPressure Sounds
rare and obscure funky cut from big youth in the mid 70s here reissued by pressure sounds on heavyweight vinyl and cardboard sleeve. check the flip for...
- 1. Town Without Pity
- 2. Youth In The Garden
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Anthony JohnsonWe RuleTuff Scout
New from Tuff Scout Top roots vocal cut from Anthony Johnson produced by Prince Hammer
- 1. We Rule
- 2. Ruling Version
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Robert LeeBattlefieldTuff Scout
BACK IN STOCK!! top new jump up roots rocker from Robert Lee on North London label Tuff Scout, get em' while you can!!
- 1. Battlefield
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Little RoyRight NowTuff Scout
Top new roots tune from Little Roy making great use of the "Moulding" horns riff, check version for heavyweight roots dub.
- 1. Right Now
- 2. Serious Dub
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Leroy Brown & The Black TrapsBlood A Go RunJamwax
Killer heavyweight roots rocker originally released in 1979, with full deep dub on the flip. Don't miss limited press from Jamwax.
- 1. Blood A Go Run
- 2. Drunken Master
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Macka BThe RastamanTuff Scout
Killer new jump up lick of "Addis Ababa" from Macka B & The Tuff Scout people, limited new 7" only release.
- 1. The Rastaman
- 2. Logical Dub
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- 7"£7.49
Delroy PinnockBabylon Walls / I Want To BeJah Fingers
Originally released in 1981 on East London label S&G Records, tuff roots rocker featuring great trombone backing on main track, with dub version.
- 1. Babylon Walls
- 2. Babylon Walls (Dub)
- 3. I Want To Be
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- 12"£12.99
Norris ReidThe Kingston Sessions 1978-1985Onlyroots
2XLPs Best Of Norris Reid released many singles under the aegis of producer Augustus Pablo that he later covered as a member of the Viceroys. With them...
- 1. Poverty
- 2. Got To Return
- 3. Give Jah The Praise
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- 2×LP£22.99
Mikey DreadParadise / And BeholdJah Fingers
Rare 1983 U.K. issue 12" originally on Earthquake records, wicked vocal cut from Mikey Dread and arranged by Alton Ellis with production by Rainbow Stepper.
- 1. Paradise
- 2. Rainbow Stepper – And Behold
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- 12"£12.99
Don Carlos / Sugar MinottKnock Knock / Row FastArchive Recordings
Two early 80s roots vocals cuts featuring Don Carlos with "Knock Knock" and on the flip is Sugar Minott's full discomix cut of "Row Fast", both tunes produced...
- 1. Don Carlos – Knock Knock
- 2. Version
- 3. Sugar Minott – Row Fast
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- 12"£9.49
Tenastelin & CentryCan't Touch JahPartial Records
Classic U.K. Roots from 1990 produced by Nick Manasseh featuring Tenastelin on vocals and Dougie Conscious in previous incarnation of Centry. Hard dubs...
- 1. Tenastelin – Can't Touch Jah
- 2. Centry – Can't Touch Jah Version 1
- 3. Centry – Can't Touch Jah Version 2
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STUDIO ONE DUBPLATE # 9Cedric Brooks - He Is With UsSoul Jazz Records
SORRY SOLD OUT!
Very Limited edition new UNRELEASED Studio One 'Dub Plate' Special on Soul Jazz Records.
Limited Edition super-heavyweight 180gm 12"...
- 1. Cedric Brooks – He Is With Us
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- 12" Collectors Edition£15.00
Lukie DRough Neck A Town / Love Will Find A WayJah Fingers
Upbeat digi roots two sider from 1989 featuring Lukie D produced by Devon Russell with dubs / instrumentals to both tracks.
- 1. Rough Neck A Town
- 3. Love Will Find A Way
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Miss RedK.O.Pressure
The blueprint for a futuristic new dancehall style is laid out on this debut full-length release from Miss Red, produced by close collaborator Kevin Martin...
- 1. Shock Out
- 2. One Shot Killer
- 3. Money Machine
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- CD£10.99
Vin GordonKojo HoyPartial Records
Killer rare roots instrumental from 1979, Vin Gordon legendary Jamaican Trombone player who helped create "Warrior Charge" by Aswad and countless other...
- 1. Kojo Hoy
- 2. Kojo Dub
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RP BooI'll Tell You What!Planet Mu
Footwork OG, RP Boo keeps the style mutably rude and forward with I’ll Tell You What!, a début album declaration of dancefloor war arriving nearly 30...
- 2×LP£20.99
Crime StoppaMix UpJah Fingers
Previously unreleased 90s rootsy dancehall produced by Roy Francis Mixing Lab with killer vocal cut and three dub versions.
- 1. Mix Up
- 2. Dub Up
- 3. Blender Dub
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- 12"£11.49
Junior MurvinPolice & ThievesJustice League
Stone cold reggae classic, the sound of the streets in Jamaica & England 40 odd years ago..
- 1. Police & Thieves
- 2. The Upsetters – Police & Thieves Version
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- 7"£5.99
CrimestoppaDrugs AddictionJah Fingers
Killer digital roots tune from 1992 produced at the Mixing Lab by Junior Brammer (a.k.a. Trinity) & Pat Francis, check b-side for wicked version.
- 1. Drugs Addiction
- 2. Version
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Cultural RootsHell A Go PopVolcano
Great roots harmony single from Cultural Roots taken from the album of the same name produced by Henry Junjo Lawes early 80s tuff backing from The Roots...
- 1. Hell A Go Pop
- 2. Version
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CrimestoppaDon't Touch CrackJah Fingers
Superb slice of early 90s dancehall, recorded at Mixing Lab Studios in Kingston by Roy Francis & Owen Silvera. On the "Ruff Stuff" rhythm.
- 1. Don't Touch Crack
- 2. Version
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