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Robert Emanuel Illiteracy

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Robert Emanuel – Illiteracy
Robert Emanuel – Illiteracy (Version)

1. Illiteracy
2. Illiteracy (Version)

Wicked rare roots version of Horace Andy's "Illiteracy" released and produced by Sugar Minott for his Black Roots label in 1980.

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African Brothers Torturing Black Roots

Wicked roots track featuring Sugar Minott, Tony Tuff & Derrick Howard, with lead vocals by Tony Tuff.

– Torturing

1. – Torturing
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U Roy Lovers Rock Black Roots

Killer dj cut over jackie mittoo's "henry the great" with instrumental on the b-side

– Lovers Rock

1. – Lovers Rock
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Junior Reid Haul And Pull Up Black Roots

Deep roots on the "Real Rock" riddim update produced by Sugar Minott

– Haul And Pull Up

1. – Haul And Pull Up
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Tenor Saw African Children Black Roots

Wcked early 80s roots dancehall from the late Tenor Saw produced by Sugar Minott

Dancehall Reggae

– African Children

1. – African Children
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