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Part. 3 Titles Release Date: 7th November 2011
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King Jammys dubplate specials from the original master tapes now on 7” heavyweight vinyl records. The releases include rare dubplate specials originally recorded for Jammy’s Super Power and sound clashes. |
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Those dubplate specials were recorded while Prince Jammy was making his name with his musical productions and soundsystem in the mid 80’s and later King Jammy was trying to overthrow rivalry soundsystems with those ‘Super Power’ dubplate specials.
Those anthems were played against Black Scorpio, Killamanjaro, Downbeat, African Symbol and many soundsystems who try to test Jammys Super Power, at various sound clashes. Once you hear the songs, you will simply experience the atmosphere of those dancehall venues and encounter a profound culture of Jamaican music.
The releases feature killer tunes by regular artists such as Pad Anthony, Little John, Anthony Malvo, Johnny Osbourne and Thiller U who recorded their songs at King Jammys Recording Studio. As well as unreleased dubplate recordings by Junior Reid and US northern soul group, Chilites. Dub Store Records proudly presents and an exclusive dubplate selection from the Jammys valut.
The special recordings simply clarify why Jammy is called ‘KING’…
Until the late 80's, King Jammy produced numerous singles and nearly 150 albums in total. This certainly proves that King Jammy was the king of dancehall after the occurrence of the Digital Revolution. At the same time, we can never forget that this prolific production team was importantly supported by talented surroundings such as an engineer Bobby Digital (later Digital B's owner) and Steely and Clevie, who played the most of Jammys hit rhythms.
With support of those engineers and musicians, it allowed King Jammy and artists to produce hit song easily. For example, 'Hog Ina Me Minty' and 'Run Down the World' by Nitty Gritty, 'Legal We Legal' and 'Trouble Again' by King Kong, both artists sang on the early Digital reggae rhythms with their unique OUT OF KEY style. 'Agony' and 'Bandelero' by Pinchers, 'Four Season Lover' and '' by Leroy Gibbons, both were also artists who achieved fame as a singer from Jammys. The producer also worked with artists like Pad Anthony, Anthony Malvo and Chuck Turner as well as upcoming singers like Cocoa Tea, Sanchez and Thriller U and he proved that Roots singers such as Dennis Brown, Gregory Issacs could get along with his Computerized reggae rhythms. In addtion, Johnny Osborne, who was successful before the Digital Revolution, has recorded hits 'Buddy Bye' and 'No Ice Cream Sound' for Jammys.
King Jamny was also an owner of 'Jammys Super Power' sound system. During the golden era of Digital reggae, many of major popular jeejays were turned out from his sound system. Admiral bailey was one of them and he climbed up to the top of the scene like shooting star with his hits; 'Big Belly Man' and 'Punanny'. Besides him, Major Worry known with his hit 'Babylon Boops', as well as Chaka Demus, Tigar and Lt. Stitchie were also apprentice deejays of the sound.
Digital Revolution brought by Sleng Teng eventually resulted the decrease of instrumental rhythms, which are recorded with actual instruments or session musicians. With reduction of production cost, it allowed many upcoming producers to enter the business, while Techniques, Redman labels as well as King Tubbys continued to be on this competitive race, But King Jammy continued to produce hit rhythms like 'Duck', 'Punanny' and 'Love Punanny Bad' and his strides continue to spread throughout the world and King Jammy became the undisputed king of Computerized, Digital reggae music for 80's.
In 1988, there was a turning point for Jammys label. Like King Jammy left King Tubbys, his number one engineer Bobby Digital and his riddim section Steely & Clevie left Jammys to persuade their own career by founding their own labels. King Jammy knew that Bobby Digital and Steely & Clevie, both had talents to threaten his career by their hit productions but it was far enough to take his supremacy over the 80's dancehall.
From the 90's, Jammy's productions became not prolific as it used to be by his standard but his oldest son, Lloyd James Jr. aka John John, started his own label to follow father's footsteps. Because he used to be in and out his father's studio from his early age, naturally he was familiar with the business. At the age of 18, he founded Father & Son label, the following year founded self-named label, John John where he released revised version of rhythms like 'Sleng Teng', 'Love Punanny Bad' and big foundation 'Shank I Sheck' and of course those rhythms became hits during the 90's. Entering the 21st century, John John continues to create fresh sounds with rough & tough street vibes.
Three sons of Lloyd James, Baby G, Jam2 and Christopher 'CJ' James also established their own labels and released some hit rhythms to bubble the dancehall scene. Now they are regarded and respected as essential producers of the current dancehall scene. Besides them, Suku, a member of Ward 21, also co-produced with King Jammy on Mentally Disturbed label and 'Badda Badda' rhythm on Jammys label. Without a break, his sons and surroundings continue to inherit King Jammy's musical glory to praise his legendary works.
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King Jammys Special PART. 3 |
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Junior Reid - Swinging My Love |
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Junior Reid - Jammys Playing |
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"Swinging My Lover" reminds of another Jammys hit rhythm "Four Season Lover". Junior Reid samples Johnny Clarke's 'Rock With Me Baby' and he expresses his joy on this juggling rhythm. 'Jammys Playing' is an update version of one of his early day classics 'Human Nature' exclusively for King Jammys Super Power. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS-008 |
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DSR-LJS-009 |
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Johnny Osbourne - Road Block |
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Little John - Come Fe Mash It |
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Johnny Osbourne, who recorded many of numerous hit tunes for Jammys, sings a killer number 'Line Up', which is favored by 80's dancehall lovers. On the Side-B, Little John severely performs extraordinary dubplate special 'Come Fe Mash It' on 'Stalag' rhythm. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS-009 |
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DSR-LJS-010 |
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Thriller U - Raggamuffin Jammys |
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Earl Sixteen - A One Sound |
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One of the most famous and popular dubplates from Jammy's vault. Thriller U, who recorded regularly at Jammys, sings on the Dennis Brown's 'Promise Land' rhythm for King Jammys Super Power. And Earl Sixteen performs 'A1 Sound' on 'Trial Crosses' rhythm. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS-010 |
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King Jammys Special PART. 2 |
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DSR-LJS-005 |
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Nitty Gritty - Play Round The World |
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Nitty Gritty - Kill Them All |
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Nitty Gritty updates his major hit song 'Run Round The World' to 'Play Around The World'. This dubplate simply praises King Jammys Super Power and he warns sound boys by singing "Jammys is the sound where play around the world,,, don't test Jammy sound”.
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Product Number: DSR-LJS-005 |
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DSR-LJS-006 |
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Michael Buckley - Test We |
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Anthony Malvo & Colin Roach - Jammys Let’s Cruise |
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Michael Buckley sings 'Test We' on the King Jammy's computerized version of Studio One foundation 'Rock Fort Rock' rhythm where he showcases his low-key voice and unique flow. On the flip side, Colin Roach performs 'Jammy's Lets Cruise' on another Jammys popular 'China Town' rhythm with melodies of the Anthony Malvo's 'Cruisin' and Bob Marley's 'Nice Time'. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS-006 |
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DSR-LJS-007 |
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Super Black - A We Rule |
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Anthony Malvo - Gone Inna History |
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Super Black, one the prominent dancehall singers in 80's, sings his song 'We Rule' on the Jammys version of 'Stalag' rhythm while Anthony Malvo covers his Digital B hit ‘Sound History' in melody of the Carpenters 'Top Of The World'. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS-007 |
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King Jammys Special PART. 1 |
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DSR-LJS7-001 |
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Junior Reid - Puppa Jammy Nice |
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Little John - Jammys Has Come |
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Junior Reid sings 'Puppa Jammys Nice' in Rock 'N' Roll style on this dry and bouncy computerized rhythm while Little John showcases his rhythmical performance on a previously unreleased rhythm, which sounds similar to Jammy's classic 'Love Punanny Bad' rhythm. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS7-001 |
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DSR-LJS7-002 |
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Little John - Jammys Rule |
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Colin Roach - Hey Yo |
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Little John praises King Jammys Super Power with his melancholy vocal and serious lyrics. Anthony Malvo and Collin Roach, who both recorded at King Jammys Recording Studio regularly, sings world renowned song 'We Are The World' in combination. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS7-002 |
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DSR-LJS7-003 |
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A side: |
Pad Anthony - Try A Time |
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Nitty Gritty - Trial And Crosses |
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Another crucial dubplate by Nitty Gritty on his hit tune 'Trial And Crosses'. Side-A features Pad Anthony's 'Try A Time' and original dubplate version of 'Trial And Crosses' by Nitty Gritty on the other side. Only some foundation sound systems own and play Nitty Gritty's dubplates as he was shot to death in 1991. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS7-003 |
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DSR-LJS7-004 |
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A side: |
Chilites - Jammys Better |
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Pad Anthony - Caan Me We Run Away |
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Jamaica's favorite US northern soul group, Chilites, performs smooth harmonies on an updated version of 'Sleng Teng' rhythm produced by King Jammy's son, JohnJohn, Pad Anthony sings 'Caan Mek We Run Way' on another Jammys classic 'Jump Up' rhythm in his finest style. |
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Product Number: DSR-LJS7-004 |
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------- Related Items ------- |
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King Jammy's |
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Beth Lesser |
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Dancehall: The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture |
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------- King Jammys Previous Releases------- |
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>>Find out more about the King Jammys PART. 1 Releases |
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>>Find out more about the King Jammys PART. 2 Releases |
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