A selection of classic 'Shaka Style' Power Play Extended 12"s from the late 70s/early 80s period, mainly using the steppers drum pattern Shaka is known for championing. These 12"s either segue directly into a dub or the part 2 deejay cut - this extended mix is known in Reggae as a 'Discomix' as this made them ideal to be played out at 'Discotheques' at the time. I have let most of the tracks play out to showcase the dubs or deejay cuts. I refer to these tracks as 'Power Play' as I will often play them out at sessions at to get the crowd going, and I believe Shaka did too.
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During this time of lockdown in the UK I have become increasingly grateful and appreciative of the small things in life which are so often overlooked in times of prosperity. So I deliberately chose tracks which celebrate the joy of everyday life, with an emphasis on uplifting vocals and subject matter; I hope this mix helps you to stay positive in these troubled and uncertain times. Music is medicine!
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'Cause all human beings share one common need, but some people are only filled with greed'
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Part 2 coming soon!
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Tracklist:
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1. Gregory Isaacs - Tribute to Wa De (Pre LP)
2. Carl Malcolm & Ranking Trevor - Repatriation (Grove Music)
3. Steve Baswell - Cool Rasta Man Cool (Phase One)
4. Barry Brown (Bunny Lie) - Don’t You Try (Strong like Sampson)
5. N.Mckoy & the Albians - The People (K & K Records)
6. Melody Bleecher - Illusion (Paul Mel Records)
7. Nathalie - Atomic Energy (People Unite)
8. Cultural Roots - Devil Eyes (Germain Records)
9. Dennis Brown - Little Village (Live and Love)
10. Barrington Levy - Look Youthman (Greensleeves)
11. Johnny Clarke - Bad Days Are Going (Greensleeves)
12. Bobby Melody - Try So Hard (African Museum)
13. One Common Need - Lincoln Thompson & The Rasses

Level the Vibes Lockdown Series: Spud Roots Power Play (Discomix 12"s)

You can also find me on Mixcloud but I'm going to be putting up mixes on here exclusively for the moment. I run the following nights: Level the Vibes (Reggae/Dancehall), Back to the Future & Voodoo Workin' (Popcorn/R&B)