If you've listened to the previous sessions you'd probably noticed that most of the playlists end with a few tunes from the Studio One Label. Well, these are all the tunes compiled into one Studio One Rub-a-Dub session.
Every tune featured was produced and arranged by the legendary Clement Seymour 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd @ his recording facilities at 13 Brentford Road, Kingston 5 - The Jamaican Recording and Publishing Studio which opened in 1963.
Throughout the 1960s, Studio One was considered the University of Jamaican music. It was the studio where the majority of Jamaica's most prestigious musical artists got their start. 
Studio One released some of the most significant and enduring Jamaican records of all time and created a series of rhythm tracks that would serve as the foundations of songs for decades. 
Coxsone’s most popular tracks were always recycled and re recorded in a musical tradition built on borrowing and collaborating. 

George Dudley - Gates Of Zion 5:47	
The Ethiopians - One Heart 4:14
Zoot Sims - Small Garden 2:47
The Gaylads - Africa 3:27
The Struggle - Viceroys 3:06						
The Struggle Pt. 2 - Brentford Disco Set 3:05
Judah Eskender Tafari - Rastafari Tell You 3:24
Alton Ellis - African Descendants 2:42
Alton Ellis - African Version 2:45
The Ethiopians - Fire Fire 2:54	
Sugar Minott - Jah Almighty 4:07	
Prince Lincoln - True Experience 4:08								
Johnny Osbourne - Jealousey(sp), Heartache & Pain 3:25	
Johnny Osbourne & Brentford Disco Set - Jealousey(sp), Heartache & Dub 3:33			Larry Marshall - Run Babylon	 3:03 				
Vin Gordon - Babylon Rock 3:05	
Alton Ellis - The Well Run Dry 2:33	
Jackie Bernard - Jah Jah Way 2:49			
Jackie Bernard & The New Establishment - Jah Jah Version 2:49

Picture: Clement Seymour 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd

Studio One Showcase - The Original Part 1

When you listen to a lot of Roots music you hear a lot of the messages expressed are about Rastafari, Marcus Garvey, life choices/styles, Babylon system, sufferation, prejudice, oppression and the like. It's a good thing, because it teaches us about survival, livity, culture and the experiences and struggle, primarily back when a lot of this music was recorded. The struggle stands out but there was a lot of love, vibes, happiness & joy included in the music.

So here comes a musical ting' called ‘Lovers Roots’. Spanning the years 1969-1984 this is a collection of sweet reggae music backed some heavy riddims with a lovers feel. Played in the dancehall or blues dances where you could 'rub up' on your partner and whisper sweet nothings. This is original Roots reggae music fi di lovers dem. Listen to it. It wicked.

Intro. - Bob Marley
Hugh Mundell - Your Face Is Familiar 4:37
Barry Brown - School Days 6:15
Lacksley Castell - Speak Softly 6:21				
Barrington Levy - You Are The Chosen One 4:06	
Delton Screechie - She Is My Woman 6:27	
Larry Marshall	- You Lied 2:36
King Tubby - You Lie Version 2:42			
Freddie McGregor - Sweet Lady 3:11
Roots Radics Band - Mission Impossible 3:18
Linval Thompson - Stay A Little Bit Longer 2:50	
Delano Stewart - Stay A Little Bit Longer 2:20
The Heptones - I Am Lonely 2:39
The Heptones - Crying Over You 3:51
The Upsetter - Crying Dub 3:51
Alton Ellis - You Are Mine 3:41
The Silvertones - Take A Little Love 7:01

Picture: Dancers

Original Jamaican Lovers Roots Reggae - Part 1

For your listening pleasure, a selection of classic quality Jamaican roots reggae music selected by a long time enthusiast. Featuring some of Jamaica's finest artists, musicians, producers & engineers. A tribute to those who created some of the finest music during times of hardship and sometimes poverty. Original roots reggae music for your soul.

Solomon Roots Reggae

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