Moving, skilfully epistolary song-writing from inside the belly of Apartheid.
Killer rhythm, to boot.
OG had been a UK-resident for five years by the time of this Brenton Wood cover, recorded here during the Soul Vendors 1967 tour. (One night Jimi Hendrix was the support.) A Procul Harem on the flip.
OG breathing in and going deep with the Chain Smokers in 1976, for Clem Bushay.
Also featuring Trinity and Dillinger.
Rough, early-Pablo vibes. Terrific.
The second son of King Jammy, Trevor James aka Baby G is at the cutting edge of the new wave of dancehall producers. Jammy’s stalwarts Ward 21 and newcomers Rasta Youth on the mic.
A cover of the Gene Chandler.
Excellent, sombre version of The Temptations’ civil rights smash.
Same tune both sides.
Upsetters magic from the Black Ark, circa 1976. The story goes that only thirty copies were pressed, back in the day.
Limber bubblers, with some nice, moody vibes-playing, and chewy reasoning from Carlton Lafters, in a Tenor Saw style and fashion.