Incient Ras

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Easy Skankin (Dub Version)

The works of reggae’s “Extra Classic” singer, Gregory Isaacs, certainly calls for a special tribute from the BBR crew. With close to 70 albums and hundreds of compilation releases, ‘The Cool Ruler’ started his music career in the late sixties and pleased millions with his charm on stage until passing last year in October, 2011. 

This mix here, called Vintage Cool Ruler, comes from the morning I learned of Gregory's passing. It highlights the early years of Gregory when hit singles were recorded with Jamaica’s award wining studio band, Soul Syndicate. You’ll also get a nice dose of hit selections from the late 70’s and early 80’s recorded with studio musicians Sly & Robbie and also the Roots Radics. 

Tracks off this mix come from six of Gregory’s albums, which are available on places like ebreggae.com, amazon.com, and I Tunes. If you’d like to know which albums the songs come from, refer to the play list below. Respect and love to you Mr. Isaacs - Jah Mex

*Song title - Album*
Set the Capture Free – Mr. Isaacs
Slave Market – Soon Forward
Since The Other Day – All I Have is Love
Lonely Soldier – Over the Years
Created by the Father – Cool Ruler
Tribute to Wa De – Lonely Lover
Slave Master – Mr. Isaacs
Tune In – Lonely Lover
Native Woman – Cool Ruler
Loneliness – Over the Years
Sinnerman – All I Have Is Love
Soon Forward – Soon Forward
Black Liberation – Soon Forward
Poor and Clean – Lonely Lover
Universal Tribulation – Soon Forward
John Public – Cool Ruler
All I Have Is Love – All I Have Is Love
Crying Over You – Through the Years
Way of Life – All I Have Is Love
Thief A Man – Through the Years
Jah Music – Soon Forward
End of the World – Through the Years

Give thanks for the drops from Pato Banton, Bushman, and Historyman 

BBR Magazine Salutes Gregory Issacs - Vintage Cool Ruler

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Zem Dem

Brand new single in collaboration with Legendary Earl Chinna Smith and the Binghistra

BBR Magazine Salutes Gregory Issacs - Vintage Cool Ruler

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