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    Various Artists (Riddim Driven) Sleng Teng Extravaganza - 1985 Master Mega Hits

    VP Records
      • 1. Wayne Smith – Under Mi Sleng Teng
      • 2. Johnny Osbourne – Buddy Bye
      • 3. John Wayne – Call The Police
      • 4. Nicodemus – Eagle Feathers
      • 5. Cocoa Tea – Hey Bobby
      • 6. Echo Minott – Hand Pon The Key
      • 7. Sugar Minott – Jam In The Street
      • 8. Tenor Saw – Pumpkin Belly
      • 9. Tappa Zukie – Big Things
      • 10. Tonto Irie – Every Posse Come In
      • 11. Woodie Noble – Ram Jam Session
      • 12. Eccleton Jarrett – Dancehall Music
      • 13. Pad Anthony – Cry For Me
      • 14. Papa Faith – Maniac
      • 15. Singie Singie – Tell Them What You Know

      Back in 1985 Jamaican music changed forever when Prince Jammy unleashed the monstrous 'Sleng Teng' rhythm, and the Prince became a King overnight !

      This rhythm was so massive that when it appeared literally every Jamaican artist wanted to record a version of it, and here are some of the best from the likes of Wayne Smith, Johnny Osbourne, Nicodemus, Cocoa Tea, Echo Minott, Sugar Minott, Tenor Saw, Tappa Zukie and many more

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