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Thriller U - Raggamuffin Mi Soup
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$9.11)
One of Vena's classic rhythms, Tonight. “Raggamuffin Mi Soup” is a joyful reissue by Thriller U singing mistily and emotionally inna real dancehall fashion! Alog with Little John and Tony Tuff cuts, this one marks the most popular amongst all the rest.
Sugar Minott - Conscious Lover / Pad Anthony - By Show Down
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.45)
Sugar Minott always showcased his versatile talent by singing lover’s rock to dancehall songs and attracted a variety of wide audiences. Certainly, he proves this ability on the ‘Tonight’ rhythm, which is regarded as one of the most popular rhythms among the Jammys catalogue. On the flip side, Pad Anthony sings a soundclash anthem to the same rhythm. The song only appeared on a LP album entitled ‘Sound Clash 89’.
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 1: Digital Revolution 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥5380 (US$35.52)
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 2: Digital Roots & Hard Dancehall 1984-1991 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1984- 1991
¥5380 (US$35.52)
Traditional 1970s ragamuffin roots played in pure 1980s digital style.
Message music with a dancehall vibe, King Jammy mixes it up with conscious tunes from superstars like Dennis Brown, Cornell Campbell, Wailing Soul & Horace Andy.
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 4: Hard Dancehall Lover 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥5380 (US$35.52)
Digital goes romantic. Lover’s Rock meets dancehall in King Jammy’s Studio.
Love and romance ina digital style, King Jammy presents songs of devotion over his fresh, hard-hitting computerized rhythms
Various - King Jammys Dancehall 3: Hard Dancehall Murderer 1985-1989 (2LP)
Dub Store Records JPN 1985- 1989
¥5380 (US$35.52)
Murder in the dancehall tonight! Jammy’s leading artists boost up the sound system.
The heart and soul of dancehall - singing about the sound over crucial rhythms, challenging a sound boy to come test Jammy.
King Everal - Things Going To Happen / Things Going To Happen Dub
Prince Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1986
¥1980 (US$13.07)
Out of all Jammy’s gigantic catalogue, “E20” rhythm could be considered as one of the most destructive ones to date. Jammy found the unreleased track on this rhythm from the vault featuring a familiar face of the 80’s dancehall, King Everal melancholy singing this killer!
Leroy Brown - Youthman / Youthman Version
King Jammys Dub / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1480 (US$9.77)
Michael Prophet - Copa Come / Version
Techniques / Dub Store Records JPN 1985
N/A
Prolific and long standing label Techniques had numerous hits over the years. However “The Copa Come” is a hidden classic by Michael Prophet and possibly the most dangerous tune released after 1985. Great crossover contains both roots and dancehall goodness.
Delroy Katt - Pray To The Father
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$9.11)
One of the most accomplished producers of Dancehall era, Philip 'Fatis' Burrell who launched Vena label in the 80's and succeeded onto Xterminator until milleniums. Dub Store Records are delighted to present his highly sought after Dancehall materials to the world. This is a killer cut from "Nitty Gritty - Mulfunction" segment, Delroy Katt singing in well-trained voice riding on nimble and firing rhythm.
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1980 (US$13.07)
A very well-acquainted Dancehall classic rhythm "Tonight". Vena's version is without a doubt one of the top rated remakes alongside Jammys'. Melodious and melancholic arrangement meets Tonny Tuff's gourgeous singing - it's the true charm of Dancehall music.
Daddy Freddie - Bad Boy A Street
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$9.11)
Same rhythm to “Sanchez & Stinger Man - Hello Josephine”, a dangerous Daddy Freddy cut on one of Vena’s most iconic “Turn On The Heat” rhythm has now been pressed on a 7” for the first time. Freddy’s lyrical machine-gun is right up on “Bad Boy A Street”!
Sanchez - My Baby / Make It Up Baby
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1988
¥1380 (US$9.11)
Still topping charts to date, this is one of Sanchez’ early hits recorded for Vena in the 80’s. Dub Store also presenting Nitty Gritty and Delroy Katt’s reissue on the same rhythm as well. Skilful and smooth flow backed with an alternative take that was only available on his LP previously.
Vena / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1380 (US$9.11)
Legendary dancehall artist, Nitty Gritty's unarguable digital killer for Vena! Glamorous out of key style in the proper 80's manner, along with Delroy Katt and Sanchez this cut is a must have, regardless.
Super Black - Rising Star / Rising Star Version
Firehouse / Dub Store Records JPN 1987
¥1680 (US$11.09)
Although Super Black is known for his hits "Deh Wid You", "Rambo We Rambo" at Jammys, the artist also fit well with the Photographer label where he put out a superb song "Just Like A Magic". Among the 80's catalogue of King Tubby, "Rising Star" is very exceptional and features a unique groove, which is created by the solid bass line to bring out the best of Super Black's appealing voice.
Conroy Smith - Sugar Me / Sugar Me Version
Jammys / Dub Store Records JPN 1989
¥1280 (US$8.45)
A few titles has been released on Suguar Minott’s ‘Conscious Lover’ rhythm but ‘Sugar Me’ by Conroy Smith is one of the most wanted records on the rhythm among collectors. On this smooth drifting rhythm, he sings mournfully but also with his sweet lyrics.
Midnight Riders - Raise Again / Gifted Roots Band - Version
Tasha / Digikiller / Deeper Knowledge US 1987
N/A
"Raise Again" originally came out in 1987 on Tasha's one-away Under Pressure label. Another fantastic mid '80s rhythm from the Gifted Roots Band, this one infuses digital vibes with the live Channel 1 sound.