Reggae Lover

In honor of my favorite reggae music record label of all time, I have crafted one of my best mixes ever. This is dedicated to you, the reggae lover.

iTunes link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2h (subscribe)

Tracklist:

1. Pick Up the Pieces - The Royals

2. Reggae Is the Key - Earl Sixteen

3. Africa Here I Come - Freddie McGregor

4. Sweet Sweet Guyana - Luciano and Mikey General (dubplate)

5. Love You Still - George Scott

6. When I'm Ready - Freddie McGregor

7. A Love I Can feel - John Holt ft. Dennis Alcapone

8. Unity - Johnny Osborne

9. Murderer - Johnny Osborne

10. Keep On Coming A Dance - Lone Ranger

11. Dry Cry - Sizzla (remix)

12. Love Me Girl - Leroy and Rocky

13. Little Girl - Freddie McGregor

14. Get In the Groove - The Heptones

15. Come Now Sister - Freddie McGregor

16. Highlanda Run Yah So - Little Pinchers (dubplate)

17. I'll Never Fall in Love Again - Tennessee Williams

18. Ten to One - Cornell Campbell

19. False Alarm - Ray Darwin

20. People's Choice - Ray Darwin

21. Roof Over My Head - Sugar Minott

22. No No No - Dawn Penn

23. Jah A the Creator - Michigan and Smile

24. Mr. Bassie - Horace Andy

25. Chase Them Crazy - Lone Ranger and Welton Irie

26. No Bother With No Fuss - Angela Prince

27. Love Knows No Shame - Glen Washington

28. Come On Home - Sugar Minott

29. Girl of My Dreams - Cornell Campbell

30. Shine Eye Girl - Clint Eastwood

31. Sexy Dancer - Eddie and Sleepy

32. Stop Crying - The Silvertones

33. I've Got the Handle - The Heptones

34. Breaking Up - The Heptones

35. Give me Jah Jah - Sugar Minott

36. Throw Me Corn - Larry Marshall

37. Slacky Tidy - Horace Andy

38. Wildest Dreams - Joseph Quote (dubplate)

39. Bring Back the Love - Rude Boyz International (dubplate)

40. Little Soundboy - Johnny Osbourne (dubplate)

41. Kill Another Soundboy Tonight - Johnny Osbourne (dubplate)

42. Sing Jay Stylee - Johnny Osbourne

43. Please Be True - Alexander Henry

44. Wine of Violence - Freddie McGregor

45. Undying Love - Ernest Wilson

46. Smile - The Silvertones

47. Jah Righteous Plan - Willie Williams

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen to this episode for Reggae music tackling topics like reparations, repatriation, liberation, and the many struggles and treasures of Africa. Bob Marley starts it and his son Stephen closes the show as reggae speaks for the diaspora.

"We are Africans because Africa was born in us…,

…how can you reject the place where humankind began…?

Take the time to over stand the land, Mama Afrika.” ~ Kelissa

Playlist

1 - Bob Marley - Zimbabwe

2 - Rod Taylor - Ethiopian Kings

3 - Burning Spear - Cry Blood Africa

4 - Freddie McGregor - Africa Here I Come

5 - Yabby You & Trinity - Free Africa

6 - Yami Bolo - Africa For The Africans

7 - Warrior King - Africa Shall Be Free

8 - Lutan Fyah - African Be Proud

9 - Hugh Mundell - Africa Must Be Free

10 - Johnny Clarke - African Roots

11 - Burning Spear - African Postman

12 - Pentateuch - Struggles of Africa

13 - Peter Tosh - African

14 - TARRUS RILEY & KABAKA PYRAMID - Fly Di Gate

15 - Burning Spear - African Teacher

16 - Gregory Isaacs - Save Ethiopia

17 - Jah Bouks - Call Angola

18 - Pressure Buss Pipes & Chronixx - Africa Redemption

19 - Cocoa Tea - Africa Here I Come

20 - Kelissa - Afrika

21 - Freddie McGregor - Africa

22 - Garnet Silk - Mama Africa

23 - Burning Spear - African Jamaican

24 - Buju Banton - African Pride

25 - Peter Tosh - Mama Africa

26 - Stephen Marley - Made In Africa (Feat. Wale And The Cast)

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reggae is good for all occasions. Why would Mother's Day be any different? Check out these tributes and dedications from reggae's brightest stars centered around the themes of love and appreciation for their mothers.

A reggae podcast to connect fans with the beautiful music they love.

Playlist

1 Assassin aka Agent Sasco - Mama Sons

2 Jah Mason - Wipe Those Tears

3 Sizzla - Greatest Mother

4 Wayne Wonder - Mama

5 2Face Idibia - Arican Queen Remix

6 Garnet Silk - Like A Mother

7 Chronixx - Wall Street

8 BOUNTY KILLER - MAMA’S LOVE

9 BERES HAMMOND - RESPECT TO YOU BABY

10 Exco Levi - Hello - Mama

11 Sizzla - Mama Pain

12 Bounty Killer - Mama (Gone But Not Forgotten)

13 D’Angel - MOTHER’S LOVE

14 Versatile - Thank You Mommy

15 Anthony B - Mama

16 I-Octane - Run Mi Out

17 JAH VINCI - MAMA DON’T CRY

18 Vybz Kartel aka Addi Innocent ft. PG 13 (Lil Addi, Lil Vybz) - Love Mommy

19 I-Octane - Mamma

20 Vybz Kartel - Mama

21 Beenie Man & Elephant Man - Mama

22 I-Wayne - Love & Honour For Mama

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barrington Levy is one of the only reggae singers to have great success throughout the entire decade of the the 1980s. He recorded prolifically with many of his releases topping charts in Jamaica and the UK while he maintained his relevance in the dancehall from then until now.

A Reggae Lover Podcast listener suggested that I feature Barrington’s work, so I have selected this portion of tunes which highlights some of my favorite reality tunes and features many of the Joe Gibbs and Volcano roots recordings. A follow-up mix that covers lovers rock is available (Episode 38).

Barrington Levy Playlist:

1 Now A Days

2 Don’t Fuss or Fight

3 Do Good

4 Murderer

5 Too Poor

6 Praise His Name

7 Sensimelea

8 Under Me Sensi

9 Collie Weed

10 Dont Pretend

11 Mine Your Mouth

12 This Little Boy

13 Jah Is With Me

14 Prison Oval Rock

15 Money Move

16 Teach The Youths

17 Black Roses

18 My Time

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hear some essential works from the 60s and 70s by the predecessors of rappers and today’s dancehall artists. Who was the first DJ (dancehall deejay)? This is often debated and I’m not going to get into the argument, but I personally credit U-Roy as the DJ daddy.

If Daddy U-Roy wasn’t the 1st, then he certainly had the earliest and largest impact with toasting (rapping) over previously recorded instrumentals in the live dancehall setting. Coxsone Dodd, among many other innovations to his credit, pioneered the recording and production of DJs at Studio One.

This mix merely touches upon some of this important dancehall history and I intend to thoroughly exhibit more of the talented foundation artists in future episodes of the Reggae Lover Podcast.

There are too many DJs to name who rose to prominence by delivering rhymes over beats on the Jamaican music scene long before The Sugar Hill Gang's 'Rapper’s Delight' was released in 1979 as the first ever rap record.

Playlist

1 Junior Byles - Beat Down Babylon

2 Lyricson and Dennis Alcapone - Alpha and Omega

3 Cuture - Zion Gate

4 Prince Mohammed - 40 Leg Dread

5 Johnny Osborne - Murderer

6 Lone Ranger - Keep On Coming A Dance

7 Mighty Diamonds - Pass the Kutchie

8 Charlie Chaplin - Bubbling Telephone

9 Carlton and The Shoes - Love Me Forever

10 Dennis Alcapone - Forever Version

11 Dennis Brown - Money In My Pocket

12 Big Youth - Ah So We Stay

13 Barrington Levy - Mine Your Mouth

14 Louie Lepke - Late Night Movie

15 Alexander Henry - Please Be True

16 Johnny Osborne - Sing Jay Stylee

17 Big Youth - Dread Is Best

18 Delroy Wilson - Never Conqueror (Cousins version)

19 Dennis Alcapone - The Conqueror (Studio One version)

20 Dennis Brown - How Could I Leave

21 Prince Mohammed - Bubbling Love

22 The Heptones - Pretty Looks

23 Michigan and Smiley - Compliment To Studio One

24 Larry Marshall - Throw Me Corn

25 Rude Boyz International - Bring Back The Loving (dub plate)

26 The Techniques - Queen Majesty

27 U-Roy - Chalice In the Palace

28 Gregory Isaacs and U-Roy - Love Is Overdue

29 Jacob Miller and U Brown - Keep On Knocking

30 Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon

31 Lone Ranger - No Call Me Cracky

32 Dennis Brown - Sitting and Watching

33 Ranking Dread - Lots of Loving

34 Willie Williams - Armageddon Time

35 Michigan and Smiley - Nice Up the Dance

36 Slim Smith - Never Let Go

37 Lone Ranger - The Answer

38 Horace Andy - Fever

39 Jim Brown - Cure Fi the Fever

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show Notes

It’s brings me great pleasure to release this episode which features two riddims that were suggested by my listeners: the Stalag version and the Sleng Teng rhythm. If you have ever been to a reggae dance or concert, you have definitely heard songs on one or both of these legendary riddim tracks which have had a dominating prominence in the dancehall for three decades.

I selected this 22 song playlist out of the hundreds of tunes that have been recorded over these versions. The mix is comprised mostly of the original cuts produced by Winston “Techniques” Riley and Lloyd ‘King Jammy’ James. Please submit playlist suggestions and feedback to [email protected].

History

In Jamaica, the Stalag version (or Stalag riddim) is a popular reggae rhythm, which came to prominence in the 1970s. It was originally written and performed as "Stalag 17" (named after the 1953 war film) by Ansell Collins, and released by Winston Riley's Techniques record label in 1973.

It was mainly used for dub instrumental versions, often b-sides of records. The rhythm also influenced early hip-hop, and can be discerned on Public Enemy's hit 'Don't Believe the Hype' as well as on Too Short's Blowjob Betty.

Sleng Teng is the name given to the first fully computerized riddim in Jamaican music. The riddim, which was created by the collaboration between King Jammy and Wayne Smith, was titled "Under Mi Sleng Teng". Wayne Smith found the computerized sound in Noel Davey's keyboard, and together he and Davey arranged the riddim, slowed it down, matched it to Smith's key, and rehearsed on it with lyrics inspired by Barrington Levy's "Under Mi Sensi" and Yellowman's "Under me fat ting”, before taking it to Jammy's studio in late 1984. The riddim itself is apparently an attempt to recreate Eddie Cochran's 1959 rockabilly song "Somethin' Else." It is a pattern found in the Casio MT-40 home keyboard.

After the riddim was brought to the studio and Jammy heard it, he then slowed it further and placed piano and a clap on it. Jammy recorded a number of other artists on the original backing track including Tenor Saw (with "Pumpkin Belly"), and Johnny Osbourne (with "Buddy Bye"). The tunes were first unleashed at a now legendary soundclash between Jammy's own sound system and Black Scorpio at Waltham Park Road on February 23, 1985.

Stalag 17 Playlist

1 Frankie Paul - Don’t Worry Yourself - Volcano

2 General Echo - Arlene - Techniques

3 Admiral Tibett - Trouble To A Man - Techniques

4 Little Kirk - Whats Love Got To Do - Techniques

5 Yami Bolo - Take It Easy - Techniques

6 Cocoa Tea - We Do The Killing - Digital B

7 Super Beagle - Soundboy Dust Out - Techniques

8 Tenor Saw and Buju Banton - Ring The Alarm Quick - Techniques

9 Sister Nancy - Bam Bam - Techniques

10 Cutty Ranks - Rude Bwoy Game - Techniques

11 Nicodemus - Suzy Wong - Skengdon

Sleng Teng Playlist

1 Wayne Smith - Under Me Sleng Teng - Jammys

2 Tenor Saw - Pumpkin Belly - Jammys

3 Echo Minott - Original Fat Ting - Jammys

4 Buddy Bye - Johnny Osbourne - Jammys

5 Josey Wales - Cowboy Style - Jammys

6 Yelloman - Reggae Ambassador - Jammys

7 Tony Curtis - Weak - John John

8 Anthony Red Rose - Under Me Fat Ting - King Tubbys

9 John Wayne - Call The Police For Me - Jammys

10 Super Cat - Trash and Ready - Jammys

11 Frankie Paul - Cassandra - Steely and Clevie

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is another listener suggested mix specially prepared for the reggae lover podcast.

The 'A Love I Can Feel' rhythm was first released on a vocal by John Holt under the same name in 1970. It was produced by Coxsone Dodd at Studio One and was a sizeable hit. John Holt re-recorded his original vocal a number of times (about once per decade) including for Henry ‘Junjo' Lawes' Volcano label, King Jammy, and the Parish label. The rhythm has been used around 100 times, most frequently by King Jammy and Donovon Germain of Penthouse Records.

Please download using the link below, and feel free to spread the word to fellow reggae lovers. Also email [email protected] to make suggestions, requests or comments, and to get additional information.

Playlist:

1 John Holt - A Love I Can Feel - Studio One

2 Dennis Alcapone - A Love I Can Feel - Studio One

3 Freddie McGregor - When I’m Ready - Studio One

4 George Scott - Love You Still - Studio One

5 Cornell Campbell - Give Your Love To Me - Gorgon

6 Prince Jazzbo - Straight To I-Roy Head - Lagoon

7 Shinehead - Golden Touch - African Love

8 Josey Wales - Weh Dem A Go Do “86" - Tuff Gong

9 Nana McClean - Nana’s Medley - Penthouse

10 Sanchez - Wont Last A Day - Germain

11 Tony Tuff - I've Got To Get You - Penthouse

12 Richie Stephens - Trying To Get To You - Penthouse

13 Tony Rebel - Fresh Vegetable - Penthouse

14 Pinchers - Stand By Me Pt. 2 - Penthouse

15 Sanchez - I Can’t Wait - Digital B

16 Beres Hammond - Tempted To Touch

17 Beres Hammond and Cutty Ranks - Love Me Haffi Get

18 Pinchers - Dreams and Illusions - Jammys

19 Frankie Paul - Benefit of the Doubt - Black Scorpio

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A request from a die-hard fan and a follow-up to my Roots, Reality, and Culture 100% Barrington Levy mix (Reggae Lover Podcast # 35), this episode presents the best of love songs from Mr. Levy’s extensive catalog.

Take a listen to experience the raw dancehall reggae vibe that ruled from the late 1970’s all the way through the 1980s. Barrington’s vocal delivery is like none other, and some of my personal favorite songs are included here such as "Shine Eye Girl" and "Moonlight Lover" from 1979’s classic 'Bounty Hunter' album released on the Jah Life label and recorded at Channel One studios.

Barrington Levy Playlist

1 Like How You Kiss And Caress Me

2 Super Star Girl

3 Mary Long Tongue

4 Shine Eye Gal

5 Sister Carol

6 If You Give To Me

7 Jumpy Girl

8 Dances Are Changing

9 Why Did You Leave Me

10 Wife and Sweet Heart Dem A Friend

11 Shine Eye Girl (alt. version)

12 True Love

13 Shaolin Temple (Pretty Looks)

14 Lonely Man

15 Trying To Rule My Life

16 My Woman

17 21 Girls Salute

18 Moonlight Lover

19 I'm Not In Love

20 Good Loving

21 Mini Bus

22 Love Someone

23 Pick Your Choice

24 She's Mine

25 Here I Come

26 Too Experienced

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The episode commences with the Sly and Robbie produced version of the Randy Newman song, "Baltimore" from 1979 sung by The Tamlins. Courtney Melody and Dennis Brown follow with big tunes on the Baltimore Riddim before the hit from mighty King Jammys catalog, Dennis Brown's "The Exit.”

Wayne Fire’s “Sexy Body” (1991) and “Come Down” by Super Cat from 1988 on the Wild Apache label launch the mix into the late 1980s. Listen for a Kenneth Hoo Kim produced version of the Hypocrite riddim released in 1984, and then almost every song after that point involves producers Bobby Digital, Steely and Clevie, and/or King Jammys.

The highlight is the Duck aka Duck Dance riddim from 1988. This was a time when Jammy’s label usually had 10 out of the top 20 songs on Jamaica’s charts and Admiral Bailey was the dominant artist in dancehall and on stage shows.

Tracklist

1 The Tamlins - Baltimore

2 Courtney Melody - In The Streets

3 Dennis Brown - The More I Excel

4 Dennis Brown - The Exit

5 Wayne Fire - Sexy Body

6 Super Cat - Come Down

7 Wayne Smith - Karma Chameleon

8 Tony Tuff - Gone Clear

9 Don Angelo - Settlement

10 Earl Sixteen - Come A Long Way

11 Midnight Rider - Hypocrite

12 Pad Anthony - Rub A Dub A Play

13 Johnny Osbourne - Gentle Is The Sound

14 Derrick Parker - My Heart Is Gone

15 Singing Melody - Hurry Back Home

16 Shabba Ranks - Gal Yuh Good

17 Shabba Ranks - Pay Down Pon It

18 Little Twitch - Watch Your Friends Them

19 Anthony Malvo - Run For Your Life

20 Josey Wales - Stamp Out

21 Tiger - The Dam Thing

22 Ninja Man - More Reality

23 Admiral Bailey - Them Have Fe Wait

24 Papa San - Style and Fashion

25 Chaka Demus - Bad Bad Shaka

26 Flourgon - Bounce

27 Red Dragon - Duck Dance

28 Singing Melody and Johnny P - Say You Love Me Baby

29 Bunny General - Must Get Defeat

30 Johnny P - Sound A Sound

31 Cocoa Tea and Charlie Chaplin - Lets Give Thanks

32 John Mouse - Me A Me

33 Chevell Franklyn - No One In The World

34 Lady Venus - Best Friend A Gi You Bun

35 Clement Irie - Loving

36 Johnny P - Cut Up

37 Lady Patra - Gun Inna Panty

38 Ninja Man - Heartical Don

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

his Reggae Lover Podcast episode opens with the leader of the reggae revival Protoje explaining that he makes music from his heart and not for the charts. Sizzla can be heard begging “Please do not mash up the dance." George Nooks and Mikey Spice tell stories about having a good time in the dancehall. Alborosie excerpts that Reggae and rubadub music still rock the dancehall to this day.

Garnett Silk compares music to the rod that Moses walked with as he led the Father’s people to the promised land. Luciano sings about the many positive effects of reggae music on the body and mind. Richie Stephens and U-Roy sing out about the nicest times when real reggae music used to play.

Bryan Art describes the love and confidence that overcomes one when entering the dancehall. Christopher Martin paints the picture of a reggae road block where people are dancing in the streets, creating the perfect chill spot. Crooner Kashief Lindo shares a bit of his personal story on the song “Music Is A Part Of Me.”

Steel Pulse, Dubtonic Kru, Gramps Morgan, XO, Hero and Richie Spice all give their take on why Reggae music is so good and what it means to them. Busy Signal goes in about how everybody smiles and unites when positive reggae music is played.

Gentleman teams with Sugar Minott to reminisce about the good old days when there was no drama and the musical foundation imparted love and good vibes. Inner Circle alongside The Reggae Wave sing in defense of the genre.

Email [email protected] for this full track list or to make requests.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy