The Itals- In Deh, Jah Calling & Me Waan Justice

Fred Locks’ 1976 LP Black Star Liner sits on any short list of classics from reggae’s golden era of the 1970s. The LP, available in print again on February 9, 2024 in a newly remastered edition, evokes the earnest vision of repatriation that Marcus Garvey articulated and attempted to actualize a century ago. 

Writers Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton put the release in context in Reggae: The Rough Guide: “’Black Star Liners’ became an enduring roots anthem and was soon followed by an album that helped define the period. Fred Locks’ voice was totally apposite to the deep roots rhythms that supported it as well as to the serious themes of iniquity, faith and repatriation.”

At the time of the album’s initial release, the singer simply recalled, “I wasn’t so versed in Rasta but it’s really because of sufferation over the years why you find more to write about. Even ‘Black Star Liners’ was a song I start to write about two years ago (in 1973). It never reach completion until the day in the studio, you know, the very last words.”

The album is the result of the collaboration between producer Hugh Boothe and his friend Fred Locks (born Stafford Elliot), both of whom were members of Jamaica’s Twelve Tribes Of Israel (Rastafarian) organization. The album followed the release of the single “Black Star Liner” in 1975 on Boothe’s Jahmikmusik label (an affiliate of Twelve Tribes’ Jahlovemuzik soundsystem). 
Despite the frustrations of getting the album off the ground and distributed in the 1970s – it first was licensed to the UK Vulcan label which vanished within a few years – the recognition and impact of the album have been its lasting markers of its success. 

Singers including Carlene Davis and Luciano have paid tribute in the years since, and it has helped keep the vision and ideals of Garveyism close to the core of reggae lyricism for five decades. It is in many senses a roots reggae touchstone. Thanks to Fred Locks the melodic line and lyrics, “Seven miles of Black Star Liners coming in the harbor” remain well-known. 

This deluxe vinyl edition is presented in its original stereo mix, remastered, an upgrade on the pressings available in recent years. In addition, the cover art has been color-corrected for an accurate reproduction of the original. Extensive liner notes by Harry Wise and the original Michael Morgan on the printed inner sleeve give the release additional depth. The original purple Jahmikmusik labels found on the 45 are used for the LP.

Originally a member of the rocksteady duo The Lyrics with Albert Tomlinson, Fred Locks went on to record as part of Creation Steppers, contributing to the LP Love And Only Love, a Lloydie Coxsone production distributed by Greensleeves. In 1998, VP Records released the Fatis Burrell-produced album Never Give Up in 1998, including a remake of “Black Star Liners,” followed by The Missing Link in 2000, and Black Star Liner In Dub in 2012, the latter both produced by Hugh Boothe.

Vision Of Redemption

Let us celebrate the life of "The Crown Prince of Reggae", Dennis Brown.  Considered the archetype of reggae vocalists, his unique, soulful sound earned him legions of fans during his lifetime including Bob Marley, who rated Dennis Brown as his favorite singer. Since the beginning of his career up until his passing in July of 1999, his songs have continued to resound in the hearts of people worldwide, strengthening his legacy for the ages.  Long live the legend. 

Download the Reggae Anthology: Dennis Brown: Crown Prince of Reggae: smarturl.it/DennisBrownRA

Reggae Anthology: Dennis Brown - Crown Prince Of Reggae

Dennis Brown - Promised Land (Extended Mix)

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DOWNLOAD THE TRACKED VERSION
@ http://www.hemphigher.com/mixtape/TheMusicalLadMeetsTheLyricalFaya.zip

CALI P / LION TROD
"The Musical Lad meets The Lyrical Faya Inna Dubplate Stylee"

Tracklist
01. Cali P - Wadada/dont frade/dreadfull- (dubplate)
02. Cali P - Healing of the Nation - (dubplate)
03. Cali P - United We Stand - (dubplate)
04. Cali P - Give Praises - (dubplate)
05. Cali P - Forward - (dubplate)
06. Cali P - Carry The Load - (dubplate)
07. Cali P - Some call mi Dj - (dubplate)
08. Cali P - Jah Rule The World - (dubplate)
09. Cali P - Bed of Roses - (dubplate)
10. Cali P - No Time - (dubplate)
11. Cali P - I am bless - (dubplate)
12. Cali P - Keep in Touch - (special)
13. Cali P - Herbalist - (dubplate)
14. Cali P - As Strong as i can be - (special)
15. Cali P - Right around the Corner - (dubplate)
16. Cali P - Highgrade - (dubplate)
17. Cali P - Sweet Greens - (dubplate)
18. Cali P - Other side / Faya Chant - (dubplate)



Cali P - The Musical Lad Meets The Lyrical Faya Inna Dubplate Stylee [Mixtape 2015]  #FreeDownload

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Black Uhuru (Live at Rockpalast, Essen 1981)

Black Uhuru - Puff She Puff

Fred's favorite roots singer from the old days is Dennis Brown. We'd been reasoning about doing some tribute songs or a tribute album. This is the first of 3 tribute songs done with live instrumentation and mixed at Caveman's studio. Available from Akashic Records: https://www.facebook.com/akashicrecordsreggae

Fred Locks - Malcolm X dub plate

True life story in which your smart phone pocket dial your girl friend or your wife while with another girl..
single available on ITUNES NOW!!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pocket-phone-call-single/id1202031043

SUGAR MINOTT - Herbman Hustling Version (Black Roots) 12

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