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Big Belly Man/AgonyText by Dub Store Sound Inc.
Following the revolutional hit of Sleng Teng rhythm in 1985, this 'Big Belly Man/Agony' was released by Jammys label in 1987.
Date Added: Feb 3, 2010, Date Updated: Feb 19, 2010 Copyright (C) 2024 Dub Store Sound Inc.
Original Cut (1987)
In 1985, a lot of similar versions to Sleng Teng rhythm has appeared and especially Harry J produced Computer Sleng Teng rhythm became one of the most popular versions among others. However, this Sleng Teng trend started to demise by 1986 with the quick change of the Dancehall scene.

The following year, King Jammy droped 'Big Belly Man/Agony', a remake version of 'Sleng Teng' rhythm. 'Agony' by Pinchers was the first release on the rhythm and 'Big Belly Man' by Admiral Bailey followed. Latter song became smash hit and since then the rhythm has been acknowledged as 'Big Belly Man'.

Comparing ot its original 'Sleng Teng', its tempo was slowed down and sound itself was refined. Recently, the rhythm has been versioned by UK based Necessary Mayhem label and Flexitime.
Feb 3, 2010 (Feb 19, 2010 Update) Text by Dub Store Sound Inc.
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Versions / Remakes by Other Label(s)
Jammys
'Big Belly Man' by Admiral Bailey gained a popularity as revival of the monster rhythm 'Sleng Teng', which became firebrand of the digital revolution in 1985. Besides Admiral Bailey, Major Worries, Pampidoo and Pinchers showcased their unique skill on the the rhythm.
Pampidoo - Synthesizer Voice
7" Pampidoo - Synthesizer Voice Jammys Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥600 (US$3.88)
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Pinchers - Agony
7" Pinchers - Agony Jammys Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥570 (US$3.69)
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Necessary Mayhem
Produced by UK based Necessary Mayhem in 2006. This bouncy rhythm featured UK based Tippa Irie and other EU based artists.
Various - Necessary Mayhem Presents Sess Retro & Electro Agony
CD Various - Necessary Mayhem Presents Sess Retro & Electro Agony Necessary Mayhem UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥1980 (US$12.80)
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Tippa Irie - Lyric A Rhythe
7" Tippa Irie - Lyric A Rhythe / Rihanna, DJ - We Ride Remix Necessary Mayhem UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥900 (US$5.82)
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Flexitime
Produced by Flexitime label in 2009. UK based artist such as Tippa Irie and Papa Levi, who has been active in UK dancehall scene, showcases the goodness of 80's dancehall in old fashion way.
Papa Levi - Earth
7" Papa Levi - Earth Flexitime UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥1100 ¥900 (US$5.82)
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Tippa Irie - Get Away
7" Tippa Irie - Get Away Flexitime UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥1180 ¥999 (US$6.46)
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Hit Titles
Various - DJ Confrontation Volume 1 (Big Belly Man Rhythm)
LP Various - DJ Confrontation Volume 1 (Big Belly Man Rhythm) Jammys Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥1480 (US$9.57)
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Admiral Bailey - Big Belly Man
7" Admiral Bailey - Big Belly Man Jammys Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥700 (US$4.53)
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Pinchers - Agony
7" Pinchers - Agony Jammys Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥570 (US$3.69)
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Chaka Demus - Give Me Your Loving (Slight Label Damage)
7" Chaka Demus - Give Me Your Loving (Slight Label Damage) Skengdon (Org) Big Belly Man/Agony Info: Oirginal Press
  
¥4400 ¥3580 (US$23.15)
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Various - Taurus Family & Friends
LP Various - Taurus Family & Friends Taurus UK　（Org) Big Belly Man/Agony Info: Original Press
  
¥4580 (US$29.62)
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Red Dragon - Size
7" Red Dragon - Size Redman Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥900 (US$5.82)
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Tippa Irie - Lyric A Rhythe
7" Tippa Irie - Lyric A Rhythe / Rihanna, DJ - We Ride Remix Necessary Mayhem UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥900 (US$5.82)
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Various - Necessary Mayhem Presents Sess Retro & Electro Agony
CD Various - Necessary Mayhem Presents Sess Retro & Electro Agony Necessary Mayhem UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥1980 (US$12.80)
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Tippa Irie - Get Away
7" Tippa Irie - Get Away Flexitime UK Big Belly Man/Agony
  
¥1180 ¥999 (US$6.46)
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