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King Jammy, Dennis Brown - King Jammy Presents Dennis Brown: Tracks Of Life (LP+7")
Greensleeves UK 2018
¥5880 (US$38.04)
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.
Red Dragon - Jam Down Posse / Jam Down Posse Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
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'Jam Down Posse' by Red Dragon was recorded on Studio One classic rhythm 'Far East', people might find familiar with famous hit song 'Tune In' by Cocoa Tea. King Jammy released two one-way albums on this rhythm and featured many singers/deejays. This song by Red Dragon is from one of those albums and one of the best songs on this rhythm.
Johnny Osbourne - We Gonna Rock It Tonight (Dub Plate Playing) / We Gonna Rock It Tonight (Dub Plate Playing) Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
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In the late 80's, not only Jammys but also many labels tried to score some hits by remake of a foundation rhythm 'Heavenless'. Among Jammys catalogue on this rhythm, 'We Gonna Rock It Tonight (Dub Plate Playing)' by Johnny Osbourne is known as the most popular number. Often hear sound systems playing this dub plates.
Leslie Thunder - Ram Dance Man / Ram Dance Man Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
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'Ram Dance Man' by Leslie Thunder is another song on popular rhythm 'Love Punanny Bad'. One of the most sought after records by dancehall fans. You can never miss her real explosive Raggamuffin style on this cheerful rhythm track.
Josey Wales - Water Come A Mi Eye / Admiral Bailey - Mi Ah The Danger
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1680 (US$10.87)
Josey Wales ‘s ‘Water Come A Mi Eye’ on another Jammy’s popular rhythm ‘Love Punaany Bad’ starts with a flight attendant (Josey himself) welcoming boarding people to New York. He drops his tears as he experiences hard times in New York. Although Admiral Bailey is well known for his massive hit ‘Punanny’ at the Jammys and lyrical content, the deejay bring a rough badman anthem with ‘Me A The Danger’ this time.
Various - King Jammy Presents Volume 5
Live & Love US (Org) 1987
Info: Original Press
¥2280 ¥1180 (US$7.63)