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MIXUMENTARY SERIES #1: RUDIES SPESHAL
A story told in sound

This mix is all about the songs that defined an era — the rude boy era. The roots of a culture that echoed through reggae, ska, punk, hip hop and beyond. Each tune carries a piece of the story. A sonic journey into the heartbeat of 1960s Jamaica.

🎙️ Featuring classics from The Wailers, Prince Buster, Desmond Dekker, Alton Ellis, Derrick Morgan and more.
✊ Respect to every artist, producer & sound system pioneer
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📖 About the Rude Boy Era

Early 1960s Kingston, Jamaica. Independence was new, but for youth in the shanty towns, freedom still felt distant. Thousands migrated from rural parishes hoping for work, only to find overcrowded ghettos, scarce jobs and growing frustration. Survival demanded sharpness, courage and sometimes rule-breaking. Out of that struggle came a new sound, a new attitude and a new identity: the rude boy.

Sharp suits, slim ties, pork-pie hats, shiny shoes and dark shades day or night — the rude boy look was bold, stylish and defiant. Inspired by Hollywood westerns and gangster films, they walked Kingston like stars in their own movie. At sound system dances, they were both protectors and troublemakers, the feared “dance crashers” who ruled the floor. Ska became their voice, their mirror and their stage.

But behind the swagger lay a deeper story. As Jamaica’s political landscape shifted, politicians exploited gang culture for power. Rival parties recruited youth gangs as enforcers, fueling street violence and division. Shanty town evictions displaced thousands, intensifying resentment and rebellion. The rude boy ethos — fearless, rebellious, uncompromising — became both a tool for the elite and a symbol of the poor.

By 1966, rude boy songs were everywhere — nearly one a week. A few glorified the lifestyle, but most warned against violence or urged change. Some shifted the narrative, portraying the rude boy not as a villain but as a product of broken systems. As ska slowed into rocksteady, the storytelling grew more reflective, paving the way for reggae’s era of consciousness.

Immortalized through ska and rocksteady, the rude boy became a global icon, echoing through reggae, punk, hip hop, R&B and street culture. This mix gathers tracks from 1963–1971, capturing the pulse of a generation. Each song holds a truth: the rude boy story is the story of Jamaica — struggle and pride, swagger and survival, and the unbreakable rhythm of the people.

This is Mixumentary Series #1: Rudies Speshal.
A story told in sound.

I do not own the rights to any of the featured songs.

TRACKLIST:
	1.	The Wailers – Simmer Down
	2.	Prince Buster – Rude Rude Rudee
	3.	Duke Reid Group – Rude Boy
	4.	Desmond Baker & The Clarendonians – Rudie Boy Gone a Jail
	5.	Alton Ellis & The Flames – Dance Crasher
	6.	The Wailers – Rude Boy
	7.	Stranger Cole & The Seraphines – Rudies All Around
	8.	Desmond Dekker & The Aces – 007 (Shanty Town)
	9.	Alton Ellis & The Flames – Cry Tough
	10.	The Tartans – What Can I Do
	11.	Winston & George – Denham Town
	12.	Roy Panton – Beware Rudie
	13.	Dandy Livingstone – Rudy, A Message to You
	14.	Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – No Good Rudie
	15.	The Rulers – Don’t Be a Rude Boy
	16.	The Spanishtonians – Rude Gets Plenty
	17.	The Clarendonians – Rudie Bam Bam
	18.	Prince Buster & The All Stars – Rude Boys Rule
	19.	Henry Buckley – Beware of All Those Rude Boys
	20.	Derrick Morgan – Tougher Than Tough (Rudie in Court)
	21.	Prince Buster – Judge Dread
	22.	Derrick Morgan – Court Dismiss
	23.	Honey Boy Martin – Dreader Than Dread
	24.	Desmond Dekker – Rude Boy Train
	25.	The Valentines – Gun Fever
	26.	The Overtakers – Beware
	27.	Joe White – Rudies All Round
	28.	The Pioneers – Rudies Are the Greatest
	29.	The Slickers – Johnny Too Bad
	30.	The Slickers – You Can’t Win
	31.	Lee “Scratch” Perry – Set Them Free
	32.	Desmond Tucker – Rude Boy’s Prayer

Rudies Speshal: The Sound of 1960s Jamaica – Ska & Rocksteady Mix (Mixumentary Series #1)

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