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When the maxi-single or 12" became popular,
Jamaican Record plants began releasing extended
mixes, usually a combination of a vocal track with
a dub or DJ counterpart. Later, maxi-singles were
released on so-called "Showcase" albums.
This podcast by the Jamaica Hi-Fi crew is a
great example of such a showcase. The music, a
combination of Jamaican and UK productions from
the 1978-1982, comes in a 30 minutes non-stop mix
that you will want to play again and again.
The selection is an intelligent report from
both Jamaica as well as the UK. We will hear how
Jamaican and UK Reggae developed during the
period, the similarities and differences will
become clear.
In 1978, Jamaican Reggae Music was dominated by
Rockers. In 1982, it was Rub a Dub music. The time
was "interesting", lots of political
violence and conspiracies against the people of
Jamaica, Reggae Musicians and Rastafarians in
particular.
In the UK, the "Punky Reggae Party"
went on big-time as both groups knew themselves to
be the target of the very same Babylon Shitstem
too. Militancy has always been a strong factor in
most UK Roots Reggae until this very day.
Crucial!
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"IN
SHOWCASE STYLE"
JAMAICA HIFI #4: DOZE
PLAYLIST
01. Itie Titie Girl/Righteousness Bunny Lie Lie/Billy Boyo (Jamaica, 1982)
02. Unchained Winston McAnuff & Trinity (Jamaica, 1978)
03. No Dash It Wey Ranking Caretaker (UK, 1979)
04. Mother Please Don΄t Cry Creation Rebel (UK, 1982)
05. Shut Me Mouth Ranking Dread (Jamaica, 1982)
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