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Power House 1985
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Half Pint’s massive hit on Sly & Robbie remake of Heavenless for Powerhouse which pretty much needs no introduction. It is said that this it the first ever tune the word “Raggamuffin” was used and has been praised as the dancehall anthem to date!
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam / King Tubby - Stalag Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
¥2180 (US$14.10)
Along with Sleng Teng and Tempo, Stalag is without the doubt the biggest dancehall rhythm of the 80's. Bam Bam especially needs no introduction been sampled countless times on various genres and appearing on films etc.
Admiral Tibett - Chase Them Jah / Pad Anthony - Serious Thing
Jammys / Buyreggae EU 1988
¥1680 (US$10.86)
Robert Lee - Love Me Stylee / Love Me Stylee Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
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'Love Punanny Bad' rhythm is might be less hard-driven than 'Duck' or 'Punanny'rhythm; however, Steelie & Clive has reconstructed the rhythm perfectly in Raggaamuffin way. This 'Love Me Stylee' is another popular song by Robert Lee.
UU Madoo, Captain Barkey - Mix Up
Stereo One 1988
¥1280 (US$8.28)
An absolute must have for every 80’s & 90’s dancehall lovers out there. UU Madoo singing velvety on Skeeter Davis’ all time classic “End Of The Road” then Captain Barkey comes in to hype up every verse – one of the best examples of how much singer & deejay combination can work well together!
Frankie Wilmott, Captain Barkey - Money Gone Down The Drain
Stereo One 1988
¥1280 (US$8.28)
Only other tune from Stereo One label that can stand against the masterpiece “Mix Up” for its popularity and recognition. Killer combination of Frankie Willmott’s melancholic vocal and vigorous deejaying from Captain Barkey!