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Gussie P/Sip A CupText by Harry Hawks

A successful London based producer and engineer whose music mixes and matches the greatest of the old with the best of the new. Gussie’s studio and his Sip A Cup and Gussie P labels have been one of the cornerstones of the UK reggae music scene over the last two decades
Date Added: Mar 28, 2012, Date Updated: Mar 31, 2012 Copyright (C) 2024 Dub Store Sound Inc.
1997 ~
Place of Establishment
UK
London
Founder:
Gussie Prento
Producer(s):
Gussie Prento
Main Studio(s)
Fashion Records
Related Artist(s)
Barry Boom
Junior Delgado
Roman Stewart
Winston McAnuff
Michael Prophet
Matic Horn
Danny Red
Earl Sixteen
Fred Locks
Johnny Clarke
Judah Eskender Tafari
Leroy Mafia
Mike Anthony
Nerious Joseph
Twinkle Brothers
Related Label(s)
Gussie P
Sip A Cup
Fashion
"I always wanted to be behind the desk..." Gussie P

Born and raised in South East London young Gussie was fascinated and fixated with reggae music from an early age and, from the early seventies onwards, he could be found buying brand new pre-release records in the specialist shops in Brixton, Lewisham and Clapham Junction and scouring local junk shops for top class oldies. It was the era when roots music was working its way to the fore and Gussie was an avid follower of local sound system legend Jah Shaka and the music of Augustus Pablo.

After working in local factories Gussie studied City & Guilds Radio and TV servicing and then worked for British Relay fixing television sets. He began making his own dub plates on a two track reel to reel tape onto cassette recorder with a boyhood friend. In 1982 Fashion Records opened their four track A-Class studio in the basement of the Dub Vendor shop in Clapham Junction and Gussie began operating their dub cutting lathe. He loved being at the controls and realised he would have to "buck up his ideas" now he was working with home grown artists of the calibre of Maxi Priest and Smiley Culture and visiting Jamaican stars such as Augustus Pablo and Junior Delgado. Before long he had graduated to the mixing desk and was soon seated in the producer's chair.

Originally known as Prento (the apprentice) Gussie soon attained his qualifications and became Gussie P and the first production on his own Sip A Cup label featured One Blood's Paul Robinson in his Barry Boom persona on 'Bam Bam'. This update of The Maytals' Festival Winner from 1966 in a brand new 1984 style proved to be a very early demonstration of his innate musical understanding mixing the greatest of the old with the very best of the new. He continued by establishing his own Digikal label, pressed and distributed by Fashion/Dub Vendor, which showcased some superb sides from Mikey General and Andrew Paul. Their 'Sound Bwoy Burial' album caused a certain amount of controversy in 1986 with its tough music and its striking, original cover and its accompanying dub set 'Burial Dub' was another big seller. In 1988 Fashion opened their sixteen track A-Class Studio in new spacious premises in Forest Hill where Gussie continued to hone his engineering skills. He also co-produced a number of Fashion releases and was the man at the controls for many of the label's major hits including Cutty Ranks' massive 'The Stopper' in 1991. To add further dimensions to his knowledge of reggae music he began experiencing some of the fabled yard vibes while working with artists such as Nereus Joseph in Donovan Germain's Penthouse studios on Slipe Road in Kingston.

In 1997 Gussie set up on his own, opened his own studio, and his Gussie P and Sip A Cup labels were soon to be found at the forefront of the UK roots revival. However, Gussie was never going to confine himself to one style of music. The records he made, and continues to make, go right across the board from dance hall to lovers to roots and his productions, always forward looking, come imbued with a deep understanding and knowledge and love of Jamaican music and its fascinating history. The Heywood brothers, Mafia & Fluxy, lay a rock solid bass and drum foundation for Jamaican legends including Fred Locks, Winston McAnuff, Michael Prophet and Judah Eskender Tafari alongside home grown superstars such as Mike Anthony, Phillip Leo, Nerous Joseph, Danny Red and Top Cat. His labels, with their constant stream of releases, are living proof that there is hope for the future of reggae music.
Mar 28, 2012 (Mar 31, 2012 Update) Text by Harry Hawks
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Hit Titles
Sip A Cup, Negus Roots - Fire House Dub Volume 1 (80's Negus Roots rhythm mixed in 1995 at Mafia & Fluxy studio)
CD Sip A Cup, Negus Roots - Fire House Dub Volume 1 (80's Negus Roots rhythm mixed in 1995 at Mafia & Fluxy studio) Gussie P UK
  
¥2080 ¥1768 (US$11.79)
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Various - Slow Punany: Gussie P Presents
CD Various - Slow Punany: Gussie P Presents Gussie P UK Slow Punany
  
¥2180 (US$14.53)
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Gussie P, Earl Sixteen, Danny Red - Roots & Dub Volume 1
CD Gussie P, Earl Sixteen, Danny Red - Roots & Dub Volume 1 Gussie P UK
  
¥1980 ¥1615 (US$10.77)
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Gussie P, Sip A Cup Family - Hail Rastafari Dub (Colored Vinyl) (Plane Sleeve)
LP Gussie P, Sip A Cup Family - Hail Rastafari Dub (Colored Vinyl) (Plane Sleeve) Sip A Cup UK
  
¥2280 ¥1380 (US$9.20)
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Dirtsman - Caan Flop; (Semi Acapella)
12" Dirtsman - Caan Flop; (Semi Acapella) Gussie P UK Punanny
  
¥1880 (US$12.53)
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Top Cat - Push Up Yu Lighter (Orginal Reggae Mix); (Hip Hop Mix)
12" Top Cat - Push Up Yu Lighter (Orginal Reggae Mix); (Hip Hop Mix) Gussie P UK Sleng Teng/Real Rock
  
¥1680 (US$11.20)
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Leroy Mafia; Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy, Shaka - Beware Of Your Enemy; Enemies Dub
10" Leroy Mafia;Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy, Shaka - Beware Of Your Enemy; Enemies Dub / Henry Tenyue - Bevare; Slave Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1980 (US$13.20)
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Roman Stewart - Wizdom Of Solomon
10" Roman Stewart - Wizdom Of Solomon / Henry Tenyue, Gussie P All Stars - Solomon Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥3980 (US$26.54)
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Tenor Saw, Cutty Ranks - I Know; Mr. Wan't It All
10" Tenor Saw, Cutty Ranks - I Know; Mr. Wan't It All / Sandeeno;Gussie P All Roots - Dsust Another Sound; Growler Riddim Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1680 ¥1428 (US$9.52)
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Judah Eskender Tafari; Gussie All Stars - Jah Light; Dub
10" Judah Eskender Tafari;Gussie All Stars - Jah Light; Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1780 (US$11.87)
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Leroy Mafia; Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy - Peace Man Time; Dub Time
10" Leroy Mafia;Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy - Peace Man Time; Dub Time / Leroy Mafia;Jah Shaka, Gussie P - Hungry, Bickle Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1680 (US$11.20)
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Michael Prophet - Rainbow Country; Dub
10" Michael Prophet - Rainbow Country; Dub Sip A Cup UK Info: Adapted, Bob Marley
  
¥3180 (US$21.20)
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Michael Prophet; Gussie P All Stars - Been Talking; Jah Blessing Dub
10" Michael Prophet;Gussie P All Stars - Been Talking; Jah Blessing Dub / Michael Prophet;GP, Mafia & Flux Band - Righteous Revolution; Melchezedek Step Sip A Cup UK Billie Jean
  
¥1680 (US$11.20)
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Sandeeno - Can't Keep I & I Down; Dub Fe Dub
10" Sandeeno - Can't Keep I & I Down; Dub Fe Dub / Winston Saxton - Satta Massagana; Satta Dub Sip A Cup UK B: Satta Massa Ganna
  
¥1580 ¥1343 (US$8.95)
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Jah Mason; Mafia & Fluxy - As The Wind Blows; Phase The Phaser Dub
10" Jah Mason;Mafia & Fluxy - As The Wind Blows; Phase The Phaser Dub / Gussie P, Digital English;Sip A Cup All Stars - 52nd & Lennox Rock; Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥2580 (US$17.20)
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Twinkle Brothers; Sip A Cup All Roots - Nah Get Weh Wid It; Dub Ah Get Weh
10" Twinkle Brothers;Sip A Cup All Roots - Nah Get Weh Wid It; Dub Ah Get Weh Sip A Cup UK
  
¥3680 (US$24.54)
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Dub Judah - Man From Judea; Dub From Judea
10" Dub Judah - Man From Judea; Dub From Judea / Gussie Prento - Urgent Fury; Dub Of Fury Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1980 (US$13.20)
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King Kong - Digital We Digital
7" King Kong - Digital We Digital Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1680 (US$11.20)
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Mikey General - Kuff 'N' Dem
7" Mikey General - Kuff 'N' Dem Sip A Cup UK
  
¥900 ¥2980 (US$19.87)
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King Kong - Can't Get The Trophy
7" King Kong - Can't Get The Trophy Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1180 ¥699 (US$4.66)
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Juxie Nice - Unu Musse God Bless
7" Juxie Nice - Unu Musse God Bless Gussie P UK Sleng Teng
  
¥980 (US$6.53)
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King Kong - Mi Have A Likkle Sound
7" King Kong - Mi Have A Likkle Sound Sip A Cup UK Run Down The World
  
¥1380 (US$9.20)
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Mike Anthony - Mad Dem
7" Mike Anthony - Mad Dem Gussie P UK Sleng Teng
  
¥980 (US$6.53)
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Top Cat - Push Up You Lighter (Side A-B Reversed)
7" Top Cat - Push Up You Lighter (Side A-B Reversed) Gussie P UK Sleng Teng
  
¥1180 (US$7.87)
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Sandeeno - Wise Man (COLORED VYNYL)
7" Sandeeno - Wise Man (COLORED VYNYL) Sip A Cup UK Wise Man
  
¥840 (US$5.60)
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Tenor Saw, Top Cat - Chill Out
7" Tenor Saw, Top Cat - Chill Out Sip A Cup UK Wise Man
  
¥700 (US$4.67)
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Recent Arrivals
Dubcup, Matic Horns - Raama Melody
7" Dubcup, Matic Horns - Raama Melody Sip A Cup UK
  
¥2980 (US$19.87)
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Best selling CD(s)
Various - Slow Punany: Gussie P Presents
CD Various - Slow Punany: Gussie P Presents Gussie P UK Slow Punany
  
¥2180 (US$14.53)
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Best selling LP(s)
Fred Locks - Mission For The King (Jacket damage)
LP Fred Locks - Mission For The King (Jacket damage) Sip A Cup UK
  
¥3800 (US$25.34)
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Earl Sixteen - Jah Messingers
LP Earl Sixteen - Jah Messingers Gussie P UK
  
¥2280 ¥4800 (US$32.00)
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Gussie P - Beware Of Dub; Gussie P Meets Mafia & Fluxy (Plane Sleeve)
LP Gussie P - Beware Of Dub; Gussie P Meets Mafia & Fluxy (Plane Sleeve) Gussie P UK
  
¥2180 ¥8800 (US$58.67)
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Gussie P - Johnny Clarke In Dub: Dub Fe Dub Volume 1 (Label Sleeve)
LP Gussie P - Johnny Clarke In Dub: Dub Fe Dub Volume 1 (Label Sleeve) Gussie P UK
  
¥2280 ¥9800 (US$65.34)
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Rod Taylor - Stop & Look (Coloured Vinyl)
LP Rod Taylor - Stop & Look (Coloured Vinyl) Gussie P UK
  
¥1980 ¥2980 (US$19.87)
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Best selling 10/12"(s)
Danny Red; Mafia & Fluxy, Marley Norman, Gussie P - Bald Tail Pork Eater; No Swine Dub
10" Danny Red;Mafia & Fluxy, Marley Norman, Gussie P - Bald Tail Pork Eater; No Swine Dub / Robbie Valantine;Gussie P, Mafia & Fluxy, Marley Norman, Gussie P - Sounds Of Freedom; Daily Livity Dub Sip A Cup US
  
¥3180 (US$21.20)
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Twinkle Brothers; Sip A Cup All Roots - Nah Get Weh Wid It; Dub Ah Get Weh
10" Twinkle Brothers;Sip A Cup All Roots - Nah Get Weh Wid It; Dub Ah Get Weh Sip A Cup UK
  
¥3680 (US$24.54)
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Brinsley Forde - Promised Land; Horns From Asmara
10" Brinsley Forde - Promised Land; Horns From Asmara / Prince Livijah, Brinsley Forde - Troddin To The Promised Land Sip A Cup UK Promised Land/Love Fire
  
¥3180 (US$21.20)
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Matic Horns; Gussie P All Stars, Button - Musical Storm; Storm In Dub
10" Matic Horns;Gussie P All Stars, Button - Musical Storm; Storm In Dub / Matic Horns;Buttons, Mafia & Fluxy Band - Fi Mi Horns; Dub Of Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥2880 (US$19.20)
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Leroy Mafia; Gussie P All Stars - Wipe Dem Out; Dub Dem Out
10" Leroy Mafia;Gussie P All Stars - Wipe Dem Out; Dub Dem Out / Leroy Mafia;Mafia & Fluxy Band - Hijacked; Hijacked Dub Sip A Cup UK
  
¥2880 (US$19.20)
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Best selling 7"(s)
King Kong - Digital We Digital
7" King Kong - Digital We Digital Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1680 (US$11.20)
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Brinsley Forde, Earl Sixteen - Love Fire
7" Brinsley Forde, Earl Sixteen - Love Fire / Gussie P - Original Dub Fire Sip A Cup UK Promised Land/Love Fire
  
¥1580 (US$10.53)
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Johnny Osbourne - Special Medley
7" Johnny Osbourne - Special Medley Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1380 (US$9.20)
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Leroy Mafia - Repentance (Instrumental)
7" Leroy Mafia - Repentance (Instrumental) Sip A Cup UK
  
¥1280 (US$8.53)
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Mike Anthony - Our Identiy (COLORED VINYL)
7" Mike Anthony - Our Identiy (COLORED VINYL) Sip A Cup UK Fire & Blood
  
¥900 ¥299 (US$1.99)
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