Redman International We Run Things

• Conroy Smith – Dangerous *
• Admiral Tibet – New Tactics *
• Dada Wasp – Old Chain *
• Dave Bailey – Concrete Jungle *
• Carl Meeks – Danger *
• Gregory Isaacs – Chisholm Avenue *
• Little John – Rub A Dub One *
• Puddy Roots – When I Release *
• Wayne Palmer – Yu No Remember *
• Dave Bailey – Runnings *
• Carl Meeks – Weh Dem Fah *
• Horace Martin – Gimme The Grass *

• 1. Conroy Smith – Dangerous *
• 2. Sanchez – Old Friend
• 3. Admiral Tibet – New Tactics *
• 4. Red Dragon – Ease Off
• 5. Horace Martin – Geow Now
• 6. Dada Wasp – Old Chain *
• 7. Dave Bailey – Concrete Jungle *
• 8. Little Kirk – One Love
• 9. Frankie Paul – Slow Down
• 10. Gregory Isaacs – Victim
• 11. Michael Palmer – Just Be Rambo
• 12. Sugar Minott – Them A Wolf
• 13. Courtney Melody – My Lady
• 14. Thriller U – Careless Whisper
• 15. Cultural Roots – Rougher Yet
• 16. Carl Meeks – Heard About My Love
• 17. Carl Meeks – Youthman
• 18. Clement Irie – Kolo Ko
• 19. Pinchers – Blinking Something
• 20. Flourgon – We Run Things
• 21. Carl Meeks – Danger *
• 22. Gregory Isaacs – Chisholm Avenue *
• 23. Little John – Rub A Dub One *
• 24. Frankie Paul – Certain Kinda Rhythm
• 25. Puddy Roots – When I Release *
• 26. Wayne Palmer – Yu No Remember *
• 27. Dave Bailey – Runnings *
• 28. Carl Meeks – Weh Dem Fah *
• 29. Tippa Lee – No Trouble We
• 30. Sanchez – Lady In Red
• 31. Sugar Minott – Come On Home
• 32. John Holt – Why I Care
• 33. Cultural Roots – Sweet Reggae Music
• 34. Horace Martin – Gimme The Grass *
• 35. Frankie Paul – Hand Cart Man
• 36. Tony Tuff – Careless People
• 37. Courtney Melody – Roots Man Corner
• 38. Pinchers – Border
• 39. Donovan Champion – To The Champion
• 40. Thriller U – It's Over

“Redman International - We Run Things” is a deep dive into the catalogue of top-ranking Jamaican record producer Hugh ‘Redman’ James, featuring digital Dancehall scorchers from the likes of Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, John Holt, Frankie Paul and many more. Redman first got his start with his idol, the Dub pioneer King Tubby, back in 1985 after he helped to reignite Tubby’s musical career by facilitating the purchase of a state-of-the-art mixing desk from the USA. He often worked with the hottest musicians on the island such as the Roots Radics and Steely & Clevie, the latter of which really helped to shape Redman’s signature sound, rough and tough basslines, digital drum machines with heavily syncopated rhythms and synth-infused melodies which resonated with the Dancehall massive in a big way. Redman truly went outernational when the legendary middleweight boxer Nigel Benn began to use Courtney Melody’s Dangerous as his entrance music, which led to global interest in Redman’s vast catalogue.

This Reggae Anthology explores Redman’s versatility as a producer as well, with the vinyl LP showcasing his digital Roots and Rub-A-Dub shots with artists such as Admiral Tibett, Red Dragon, Puddy Roots and Carl Meeks whilst the expanded double CD includes a number of different vocals on the same riddims, additional DJ cuts and more. Expect a plethora of big tunes from the late 80s Dancehall scene as well as a Lovers selection and classic covers including Sanchez’s Lady In Red & Thriller U’s Careless Whisper. Lauded Reggae historian John Masouri has supplied the in-depth sleeve notes plus there are several unreleased and rare photographs from Redman’s personal archive incorporated in the design of the album, making this compilation a true collector’s item.

* Vinyl Only