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11 Rare 7inch Titles from the Redman's 80's and 90's Catalog
When I Release - Puddy Roots, Yu Nu Remember - Wayne Palmer, Geow Now - Horace Martin, New Tactics - Admiral Tibet,
Danger - Carl Meeks, Concrete Jungle - Dave Bailey, Runnings - Dave Bailey, Old Chain - Da Da Waps,
Careless People - Tony Tuff, Without Your Love - Carl Meeks, Rub A Dub One - Little John, |
22nd January 2014 New Release
DSR-RN7-012
DSR-RN7-011 DSR-RN7-010
DSR-RN7-009 DSR-RN7-008
DSR-RN7-007 DSR-RN7-006
DSR-RN7-005 DSR-RN7-004
DSR-RN7-003 DSR-RN7-002
DSR-RN7-001
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In 1985, with the emergence of an evolutional rhythm called Sleng Teng, the Jamaican music industry has opened a new door. King Jammy, the producer of this digital rhythm, soon became the most influential figure in the business and ascended the throne of the 80’s Dancehall scene.
His influence of this one crucial digital rhythm was apparent to most of forthcoming rhythms and producers are now allowed to reduce their producing costs by not employing a group of professional studio musicians to build those digital rhythms. Naturally, a number of producers increased during this period in the music business; however, the music sounded like Jammys productions and there was no originality to identify their productions.
While King Jammy establishing his musical career further as a dominant figure in the Dancehall, there were two men who were trying to conquer his throne. Those men were King Tubby and Winston Riley. They released tremendous hit rhythms “Tempo” and “Stalag” and both digital rhythms moderately became a part of a struggle for the dancehall supremacy.
2 year after from the release of Sleng Teng, a young vigorous producer, who was originally a sound system operator, was maturing his tactics to rule over Jammy’s position. His name was Hugh ‘Redman’ James. Soon the producer was in the limelight during the late 80’s to the early 90’s for releasing a number of hits from his own Redman International label.
The sound system operator turned producer employed Steely & Clevie for his rhythm section like other major producers including King Jammy, King Tubby and Winston Riley. But the rhythms he created were literally novel when they are compared to the works of other 80’s labels. Many would still say that Redman’s style is very similar to King Jammys. But at the same time, he identified his music by dripping the essence of Jamaican roots music, which inevitably distinguished his sound and originality.
Themes that Redman accompanied were very obvious in titles, which he produced. Titles such as ‘Weh Dem Fah’ and ‘Danger’ by Carl Meeks, ‘Dangerous’ by Conroy Smith, ‘New Tactics’ by Admiral Tibett, ‘Careless People’ by Tony Tuff and ‘Concrete Jungle’ and ‘Runnings’ by Dave Bailey are considerably some of his best productions that featured those clear themes and conscious messages from those artists.
A major breakthrough came to Redman when he versioned a Studio One classic ‘Run Run’ by Delroy Wilson to create a massive hit ‘Koloko’ by Clement Irie. On the same rhythm, Johnny P, Daddy Lilly, Rappa Robert & Tippa Lee has also recorded other striving songs. In addition, he produced many talented artists like Red Dragon, Frankie Paul, Courtney Melody and released other quality productions.
Throughout the Redman’s catalogue, all of the songs and rhythms were basically created to target patrons at various dancehall venues for he was originally a sound system man. Also dub versions to his rhythms were very remarkable productions. For that reasons, his music is still highly demanded and respected from the day that Redman founded his label over 20 years ago.
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Part.3 Release: 22nd Jan 2014 |
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Ba Bat A Ba Bat - Little John
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Being a little youth did not stop Little John hustling around with big deejays when it comes to sound system dances. This is a tough killer he left for a man like Redman.
An iconic Redman heavyweight riddim features slick stripping and roots orientated earthy sound. Along with the well-trained rub a dub style vocal, it is a true landmark which proves the transition from roots to dancehall style. Whether if you’re a roots or dancehall fan, this killer will certainly light up your heart!! |
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DSR-RM7-012 |
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Part.2 Release: 8th Nov 2010 |
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Runnings – Dave Bailey
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‘Runnings’ by Dave Bailey begins with very rough & tough melodic elevation. This is certainly one of his classic songs! The strong digital track, which was created by magic hands of Redman with profound roots in essence, matches perfectly to Dave Bailey’s melancholy vocal. |
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DSR-RM7-007 |
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Old Chain – Da Da Waps
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Da Da Waps is probably not familiar to many but he recorded many songs, which were mainly included in the Redman produced albums. He sings about the abolished slavery on this digital stepper rhythm. This record is highly regarded as one of sought after vinyls among the Redman’s catalogue.
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DSR-RM7-008 |
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Careless People – Tony Tuff
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Tony Tuff, who was one of predominant figures in the 80’s dancehall scene, showcases his low-keyed performance and sings about careless people who cannot wash, cook, iron, clean, he warns them to learn something. This speedy bouncy rhythm, which is very similar to Redman’s classic rhythm “Koloko”, symbolizes astonishing sound works of Redman’s rhythm building. |
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DSR-RM7-009 |
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Without Your Love – Carl Meeks
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Red Eye Lover – Carl Meeks
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Previously unreleased on 7inch vinyl record. Those two songs were only included in the Redman and Carl Meeks’ classic LP [Weh Dem Fah]. ‘Without Your Love’ was recorded on the famous ‘Wicked Can’t Run Away’ rhythm and ‘Red Eye Lover’ was on the popular Sleng Teng (Computer) rhythm.
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DSR-RM7-010 |
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Rub A Dub One – Little John
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One of the earliest works from the Redman’s catalogue. Little John, the dancehall veteran, performs on this steady rhythm to
showcase his heart touching vocal skill. Pure roots elements are pushed to the forefront in terms of rhythm and song to create
another classic Redman sound work. |
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DSR-RM7-011 |
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Part.1 Release: 25th Oct 2010 |
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When I Release – Puddy Roots
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One of the Redman’s earliest works is a song called ‘When I Release’ by Puddy Roots, who was very active artist during the 80’s. You would be convinced that King Tubby was a part of this production when the tune sounds real heavy with Puddy’s impressive singing style.
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DSR-RM7-001 |
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Yu Nu Remember – Wayne Palmer
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Redman has versioned one of the most popular dancehall rhythm of 80’s, “Stalag” to create another unique sound. This track allowed Wayne Palmer to pass his tender lyricisms with his melancholy melodies to listeners. |
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DSR-RM7-002 |
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Geow Now – Horace Martin
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Recorded to the same rhythm track ‘’New Tactics’ by Admiral Tibet. Horace Martin, who is known for his major works during the late 70’s to early 80’s, has released the LP ‘Mix Up’ on the Redman label. This tune here is can be characterized with his deep sounding vocal and Redman’s synthesizer works.
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DSR-RM7-003 |
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New Tactics – Admiral Tibet
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Admiral Tibet calmly sings about newly established slavery system and their new wicked tactics on the heavy-weight dancehall rhythm. He showcases his stable vocal techniques with his very own cool & smooth lyric flow to match with this minor coded rhythm. Another crucial song among the Redman’s catalogue. |
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Product Number:
DSR-RM7-004 |
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Danger – Carl Meeks
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To explain the Redman International label, without mentioning Carl Meeks is impossible. The ‘Danger’ is Carl’s masterpiece where he sings with his unique Out Of Key style with his sharp lyrics on simple and un-colorful but addictive sounding rhythm to produce another impressive killer tune. |
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DSR-RM7-005 |
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Concrete Jungle – Dave Bailey
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Dave Bailey’s ‘Concrete Jungle’ within the Redman’s catalogue is considerably one of the most popular tunes. It’s not only an ordinary digital dancehall track, but also roots flavor added to this speedy edgy rhythm where Dave Bailey showcases his cool & smooth vocal to make this tune a killer! |
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7inch Vinyl |
Product Number:
DSR-RM7-006 |
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