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Wayne Smith Youthman Skanking

VP Records

Reggae

LP VPGSRL7098£21.99
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1. Jah Give Us This World
2. Poor Man Cry
3. The Girl I left Behind
4. Keep On Trying
5. Peace and Rest
6. False Leaders
7. Tell Me Why
8. Know Yourself
9. How Long
10. Black Black Mind

The early 1980s were the pinnacle of the 'youthman' style of reggae vocal, associated with the generation from Jamaica's Kingston 11 area, including Waterhouse, where producer Lloyd James built what would become a legendary studio at 38 St. Lucia Avenue.

Then known as "Prince Jammy," he, along with keyboardist Noel Davey and Wayne Smith, would go on to revolutionize Jamaican reggae/dancehall music via the mega hit, "Under Mi Sleng Teng" in 1985. In 1982, the underground classic, Youthman Skanking, hit the streets via a series of singles and an LP on London's Black Joy label.

Released just three years prior to "Sleng Teng," the sound couldn't be in more stark contrast. This was the heavy, roots reggae sound of the dancehalls of the era. In every sense, this was 'dancehall' music in 1982.

The musicians on these sparse sessions included the High Times players, including guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith, keyboardist Tony "Asher" Brissett, drummer Basil "Benbow" Creary and bassist Christopher Meredith.

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Wayne Smith Under Me Sleng Teng Hits 38

The facts behind Wayne Smith's "Under Mi Sleng Teng" is deliciously interesting. This instrumental changed the course of reggae music forever, churning...

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1. – Under Me Sleng Teng
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LP VPRL4236£20.99
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Redman International We Run Things VP Records

“Redman International - We Run Things” is a deep dive into the catalogue of top-ranking Jamaican record producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James, featuring...

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1. Conroy Smith – Dangerous *
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LP VPRL4247£20.00
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Prince Far I Under Heavy Manners VP Records

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Cultural Roots Running Back To Me VP Records

Originally released by Mango Records in 1988, Cultural Roots’ Running Back To Me features prime King Jammy digital production that brought forth hits...

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– Big Finger
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1. – Big Finger
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LP VPGSRL7102£22.00
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Sister Nancy Bam Bam VP Records

Another must have roots dancehall gem from 1985, the stalag riddim' still going strong among today's digital fans. Flipside is an instrumental, the pure...

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Keith Hudson Flesh Of My Skin, Blood of My Blood (Definitive Edition)VP Records

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1. * On Vinyl – None A Jah Jah Children
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Horace Andy Good Vibes VP Records

Re-mastered 2017 edition of the excellent, classic compilation originally released 20 years ago by Blood & Fire records featuring some of the heaviest...

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