Chillaxed

Out of the Jackpot vintage selection, this mix features 37 tunes of roots music in early 80s dancehall style.

We're talking about those minimalist riddims with kicks & snares that strike like lightning. Bands like the Roots Radics who provided a basis for Firehouse singers like Don Carlos, Junior Reid or the Wailing Souls to create absolute boom tunes. 

From Jammy's to Channel One to Volcano, from original records to the wickedest represses of the last months. This is what we call "Roots Reggae Ina Dancehall Style"

Fulljoy.

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01. Wailing Souls - Who No Waan Come - (Greensleeves 12")
02. Wailing Souls - War De Round A John Shop - (Massive 7")
03. Cultural Roots - Drift Away From Evil - (Revolutionary Sounds 7")
04. Anthony Johnson - Dread Locks Fight - (Rusty International 12")
05. Barry Brown - Don't You Try - (Strong Like Sampson 12")
06. Barry Brown - So Jah Say - (J&J Records 12")
07. Al Campbell - Fight I Down - (Greensleeves 12")
08. Horace Andy - Confusion - (Music Hawk 12")
09. McWoner - Higher Region - (Channel One 10")
10. Clarence Parks - Mount Zion - (Channel One 10")
11. Horace Martin - Africa Is Calling - (Musical Ambassador 7")
12. Red Hot - Dread It A Go Dread - (Survival 7")
13. Uplifters - Gallas Trap - (Narrows Records 7")
14. Tony Brutus - Water Pistol - (Intense 12")
15. Pablo Nkomo - Du Misa Gunman - (Harry J 7")
16. Little John - Pray To Jah - (Hitbound 10")
17. Little John - Youths Of Today - (Big Jimpie 7")
18. Barrington Levy - In This Time - (Jah Guidance 7")
19. Noel Philips - Jah No Dead - (Jammy's LP)
20. Anthony Johnson - Nah Give Up - (Look To Afrika 12")
21. Al Campbell - Jah Army - (Jedi 12")
22. Half Pint - Freedom Fighter - (Greensleeves 12")
23. Clarence Parks - Things A Come Up To Bump - (Channel One 10")
24. Trevor Junior - I And I Time - (Livity Reggae 7")
25. Don Carlos - In Pieces - (Firehouse / Negus Roots 7")
26. Junior Reid - Jail House - (KG Imperial 12")
27. Wayne Smith - Ism Skism - (Black Joy LP)
28. Horace Andy - Why Oh Why - (Channel One 10")
29. Al Campbell - Bad Boy - (Dynamite 7")
30. Little John - Have Got Work To Do - (Black Roots 7")
31. Don Carlos - Mr. Big Man - (Uptempo 10")
32. Mr. Spalding - Vision - (Kris Disk 7")
33. Barry Brown - Run Wicked Man - (Channel One 12")
34. Little John - Every Little Thing - (Pearl Drops 7")
35. One-A-Way - Sufferer - (Route 54 7")
36. Junior Reid - Youthman - (Sunset 7")
37. Horace Martin - Repatriation - (Negus Roots 10")

Jackpot Sound - Nah Give Up - Early 80's Roots Music

Cool Reggae Vibes Vol. 2 (from Rocksteady to Rub-a-Dub!)
This is the second part of our journey through Reggae Music; 67 Tunes, Different Styles, More Cool Reggae Vibes!

Tracks:

Barrington Levy & Linval Thompson - Police and Soldier
U Brown - Jah Jah Love
Badoo - Headline News
King Tubby - Headlines Dub
Natural Vibes - Cowboy Style
Roots Radics - Version
I-Roy - Pusherman
Alton Ellis- I'm Just a Guy
Barry Brown - Blazing Fire
Dillinger - Set Jah Jah Children Free
Sugar Minott - Vanity
Hortense Ellis - I'm Just a Girl
Sugar Minott - Vanity Dub
Michigan & Smiley - Rub A Dub Style
Anthony Ellis - I'm the Ruler
Sound Dimension - Ruler Version
Bob Marley - There She Goes
Gary Ranglin - Watch It
Mr.Foundation - See them a Come
Errol Dunkley - Love Me Forever
Harry Mudie Meets King Tubby's - Roman Dub
Lloyd Jones & Mudies All Stars - Rome
Big Joe - Set Your Face At Ease
Jo Jo Bennett & The Mudies All Stars - Leaving Rome
Alton Ellis - Son of Man
Wild Bunch - Son Of Man Version
John Holt - For The Love Of You
Janet Kay - Loving You + Dub
Eek-a-Mouse - Operation Eradication + Dub
Yellowman & Fathead - Operation Eradication
The Itals - In A Dis Ya Time
Trinity - Ready Done
Carlton Livingston - See Them A Come
Augustus Pablo - Frozen Dub
I-Roy - Screw Face
The Heptones - Love Won't Come Easy
Dillinger - Take it Easy
Augustus Pablo - Rockers Dub
Prince Jammy - Cool Runnings
Junior Delgado - Love Won't Come Easy
The Revolutionaries - Leftist
Jah Lloyd - Green Bay Massacre
Freddie McGregor - Bandulo
Hugh Madoo - Gone Me Gone + Dub
Bunny Wailer - Cool Runnings
Junior Delgado - Blue Sunday
Clint Eastwood - Action
Ronnie Davis - Fever
Dr. Alimantado - Conscious Man
Ja-Man Allstars - Bush Weed
The Roots Radics - Housewife Dub
Jah Thomas - What's Cooking
Tristan Palmer - Give Me A Chance
Jah Thomas - Please Mr. Officer
Linval Thompson - Six Babylon
Ranking Trevor - Six Babylon
Linval Thompson - Six Dub
Carlton Livingston - Rich Man Poor Man
The Travellers - Jah Gave Us This World
U Black - Natty Dread At The Controls
Gregory Isaacs - Love Light
The Revolutionaries - Rasta Foundation
Tappa Zukie - Liberation Struggle
Tappa Zukie - Double Struggle




Cool Reggae Vibes Vol. 2 by DJ Ray Ranking (from Rocksteady to Rub-a-Dub!)

The Heavyweight sound of Horace Andy lovingly mixed together by Big G at the Soul Rebel Studio , Zion...

THE HEAVYWEIGHT SOUND OF HORACE ANDY

Shamba Lion Soundsystem's crew is travelling to the UK in March 2015, so Ray Ranking made this special UK Roots and Culture promo mix! 
We got invited to play at the United Nations of Dub launch party in Southampton, alongside the Mighty Channel One Sound System and Headsessions Sound System, we feel honoured! check the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/581304555334962/

This mix includes two-and-a-half hours of stricktly U.K Roots Reggae, Dub & Steppers; Aswad, Mad Professor, Jah Shaka, Steel Pulse, Misty in Roots, Maxi Priest, Dennis Bovell, Matumbi, Ranking Ann, Black Slate, Twinkle Brothers, The Wild Bunch, Tradition, Pablo Gad, Natural  Roots, Sister Rasheda, The Disciples, Black Roots, Lion Youth, Enchanters, Alpha & Omega, Sister Audrey, Roger Robin, Vibronics, UB40 in Dub, Sgt. Pepper, Sister Asher, Anti Social Workers, Sis Nya, Tony Ranking, The Simeons, Sista Beverley, Jah Warrior and More.....

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U.K. Roots Reggae, Dub & Steppers promo mix for U.N.O.D Southampton Launch Party! by Ray Ranking

REGGAEDUB 

Dub. The first time I walked into a dance and literally felt the sound hit me is an experience I will never forget. Much can, and has been, written about the significance of this music genre but it is my intention to let you feel the sound here too. Dub has established itself as one of the most popular forms of Reggae, so it's an honour for me to compile these records for DeepSoul3 radio; especially being only young myself when most of these tracks were originally played out live and direct in their entirety.

My love of music has always been deeply rooted to the underground, I've shopped for all sorts of records ever since I earned pocket money to reflect that. The past couple of weekends I've had dusty fingers sorting through dozens of cherished 12", 10" and 7" vinyl in an effort to squeeze in a selection of dub cuts from some of my favourite artists. This selection comes from the heart, which I believe was the only pre-requisite when asked to compile this selection.

It is well documented that Dub music originally came to fruit in Jamaica around 1969 when a number of Kingston based producers began issuing singles with instrumental versions on the flipside of vocal releases. These 'versions' were originally instrumental backing tracks, the B side of Jamaican singles often used for sound checks and toasted over the top of by deejays. At a time when Jamaicans were dancing to Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae sounds, it was King Tubby who embellished these tracks using custom built sound effects in and out of the mix. With fragments of vocals, amplified cymbal shots and thundering drum crashes together with effects such as reverb, echo and phasing, he made history in the process by turning these simple tracks into experiments of contemporary dance music.

As with most forms of music, Dub has naturally evolved into many different forms, from Dubroots to Dancehall and more recently from Digital to Dubstep, but I have tried to keep this selection strictly Reggaedub! Many of the artists featured over the next hour or so have sadly passed on leaving behind them a legacy that is often imitated, but never duplicated. 

Produced with 2 Technics SL 1200 MK2 turntables, Pioneer DJM 800 mixer, Allen & Heath Zone VF1 filter unit and a siren box from Russ Disciples.

I would like to thank one special person for opening the door and showing the light, Jah Trevedi






Horace Andy - Let Love Live (1982)

I’m throwing you straight in the deep end here with a heavy 12'' dub from the wonderful Horace Andy. A haunting melody with a delicate, emotive delivery intertwines beautifully with an intricate Roots Reggae riddim. It was recorded in the late seventies but not released until 1982 on the Wackie's label, with Lloyd Barnes, Junior Delahaye and 'Prince' Douglas Levy on mixing duties. Dance Hall style.

Prince Douglas - Tongue Shall Tell Dub (1980)

A dear friend of mine bought me this fabulous album, originally recorded in the Bronx, New York and simply entitled ‘Dub Roots’. Engineer Douglas Levy was part of the original Wackie’s label line up of 1974-5. Again, assisted by the very capable Lloyd Barnes, Prince Douglas has put everything and more into this production. Wicked and a while me say well versatile…

Errol Holt - Fly Your Dreads (1978)

This tune creeps up on me each time I hear it. Errol ‘Flabba’ Holt has conjured up a soft and subtle sounding dub here, produced by Dread & Dread with Prince Jammy.  Errol was better known as base player with the Roots Radics band, but cut some stunning vocals in his own right. This is from the classic Roots Reggae album ‘Vision of Africa’.

Jah Whoosh - I'm Alright (1975)

An original Roots deejay from the seventies, Woosh was inspired by his Rastafarian faith at an early age having witnessed the procession of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassi through Kingston on his visit to Jamaica in 1966. Heavy dub here on the Original Music label from influential producer Keith Hudson, mixed at Tubby’s with vocals courtesy of someone called Horace Andy.

Johnny Clarke – Stop Them Jah (1975)

Johnny Clarke's prolific career began by winning a singing talent contest when only just seventeen, allowing him to cut his first ever record. He then established himself recording most of his best work throughout the seventies under the legendary producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee.  As Bunny Lee had to make do without a studio of his own, he always required the very best of musicians that wouldn't waste expensive studio rental time. This version is courtesy of The Aggravators, one of Jamaica's finest session bands of the era.

Yabby You - Chanting Dub (1976)

This is the dub version of Yabby You's (born Vivian Jackson) seminal  ‘Chant Down Babylon’. An alternative Rastafarian of Christian faith, Yabby You is known as both spiritual singer and producer a like. His slightly brooding, chanting sound can be felt in most of his productions from his self entitled label - this cut here being one of my very favourites.

Soul Syndicate - Ghetto Living Dub (2005)

The Soul Syndicate were the band of choice for popular producer Niney ‘The Observer’, who often worked closely with King Tubby by re-working the band's original material for dubplate specials. This track, mixed at Tubby's is a perfect example of how the versions worked on would suit the band's heavy rhythm style, hence making them Sound System favourites back in the day. Nice up the dance.

Prince Jammy - Late Night Blues (1995)

Originally released in 1980 by Al Campbell, this tune celebrates the house parties that had been Reggae's lifeblood since the 1950's. The cut is re-engineered here by Lloyd ‘Jammy’ James, prodigy of the King Tubby hall of fame. He produced dub almost exclusively until later championing the digital dancehall sound with his 1985 smash ‘Under Me Sleng Teng’. Check out all manner of effects used here in the mix from the ‘Prince’, eventually being promoted to ‘King’, and rightly so.

Don Carlos - Plantation (1984)

Don Carlos was born in Waterhouse, Kingston in the early fifties, a dangerous part of Jamaica known as ‘The Trench’ where he still lives to this day. This is the title track taken from an album which makes the connection between land and politics, suggesting the roots of Jamaica’s ghetto existence lay in the exploitive plantation system that had historically dominated the island. A passionate singer, song writer and performer alike, his career started way back in 1965 then moved on to become one of the original band members of roots vocal group Black Uhuru in 1973. Pursuing a solo career soon thereafter, Don Carlos still finds his inspiration through touring world wide today, with a quality collection of albums to his name. Tribulation.

Barrington Levy – Black Roses (1985)

So many massive dance hall hits to choose from the wonderfully charismatic Mr Barrington Levy - check out his performances of ‘Under Me Sensi’ and ‘Here I Come’ on Utube to see what I mean. Despite being one of the most requested Reggae vocalists in the world today, it’s great to hear he spends most the time on his humble farm raising animals. A great live act full of energy, this man is larger than life and most certainly Broader Than Broadway.

Twinkle Brothers - Faith Can Move Mountains (1983)

Roots conscious and deeply spiritual, I saw the Twinkle’s mash up fe dance with Jah Shaka some years ago, an experience that blew me away. Norman and Ralston Grant learned to sing and make their own musical instruments at an early age through growing up in poverty in the north coast ghettos of Jamaica. Having released 60+ albums to date and still going strong today, their soulful harmonies and devout righteous message remain timeless throughout their work. Strictly roots & culture.

Royals - If You Want Good (1979)

Roy Cousins originally formed the Royals way back in 1966. Although the set up of the group has changed many times since, he has remained the constant element - writing, arranging and eventually responsible for producing the band as well. Although relocating to the UK and opening up a record shop in Liverpool, Roy's music has always told of the social reality in Jamaica. When interviewed recently he stated “If you listen to Reggae music, you don’t need to buy the paper. Reggae music tell you everything what happen in Jamaica”.

Rising Fire - Free Blackman (1980)

Killer Roots! I haven’t stopped singing this in the shower since hearing Jah Shaka drop it at a festival on The Isle of Wight this summer. Originally released back in 1980, this heavy dancehall re-work hits the spot with a tight studio production.

King Tubby - Blessed Dub (2001)

Osborne Ruddock aka King Tubby is widely regarded as the originator of this music form. He was not a musician as such, but an innovative studio engineer and sound system operator extraordinaire. Electronically educated and working from a small studio at the back of his house in Kingston, Tubby was articulate in constructing specially customised equipment to pioneer post mix productions. People flocked from all over to check out his Home Town Hi-Fi Sound System, which was louder and clearer than any around and notorious for dropping heavy dubplate sounds that continue to resonate, and indeed reverberate to this day.

Overnight Players - Shaka The Great (2004)

A thundering instrumental here from the Channel One studio. Situated along Maxfield Avenue, a dangerous area of Kingston, the session musicians would often lock themselves in after nightfall for their safety, hence their given name. This is a version of the first track from the album ‘Babylon Destruction’, produced by Crucial Bunny in 1981. What I love about this acoustic cut is the live and punchy feel it delivers every time.

Sly & The Revolutionaries – Sensi Dub (1989)

With Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass, The Revolutionaries helped create the ‘Rockers’ style that changed the whole Jamaican sound from Roots Reggae to Dub. This track was released in support of the 'Legalize It' ganja campaign. It proudly claims to promote “the herb of wisdom which was found on The Tomb of Solomon is for the healing of the nation”.

Scientist – Kosovo (1999)

This is the flipside version to ‘Mr Babylon’, produced by Thomas Morgan and featuring lesser known Robert French on vocals. Scientist (real name Overton Brown) was the protégé and leading engineer of King Tubby throughout the seventies. He eventually took over the reigns to become one of the most prominent producers of dub music to date. The first dub album I ever bought was by Scientist, his extensive discography has literally defined an era. Mix up.

Augustus Pablo – Tubb’s Dub

Known to many for his deeply spiritual beliefs, Pablo (real name Horace Swabi) was famed for his intrinsic use of the melodica as an instrument. To me, he was both a fantastic musician and producer, with vision, depth and clarity. His record shop and label ‘Rockers International’ virtually shaped the reggae sound of the seventies. Although a tad crackly here, this rare production is bass heavy yet retains an earthy, organic feel to the sound.

Burning Spear - Black Wa-Da-Da (1976)

Legend has it that Winston Rodney's career began when he bumped into Bob Marley whilst walking through a field - the two began talking about music and Marley encouraged him to visit Jamaica's infamous Studio One, and never looked back from then on. Watching him sing ‘Jah No Dead’ acapella on a rock with a spliff in the acclaimed film ‘Rockers’, is truly inspirational and simply takes your breath away. This track is taken from ‘Garvey's Ghost’, the follow up to the poignant 'Marcus Garvey' album released a year earlier. The drum pattern, courtesy of co-star Lee ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace baffles me each and every time.

Mad Professor - Tumbledown (1982)

I love this tune. Taken from the series of acclaimed ‘Dub Me Crazy’ albums, this was the Professor's very first LP. Growing up in Guyana and relocating to Peckham, he eventually opened up the mighty Ariwa Studios. It was from here that this track was mixed and produced - establishing the UK as the first hotbed for Dub outside of Jamaica. Today, he still holds down a world wide touring schedule that knackers me out just reading it. Besides collaborating with renowned artists such as Johnny Clarke, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Scientist, his whirlwind personality and a fascination of electronics might explain the diversity of his productions, having remixed the likes of The Orb, Massive Attack and even The Beastie Boys.

Pablo Gad - Hard Times (1981)

“Do you really want to know... about hard times?” Strictly rub-a-dub style here from a personal UK favourite, Mr Pablo Gad. He sang, deejayed and produced his own work throughout the eighties, featuring socially charged lyrics that are still relevant today more than a quarter of a century later. Riddim from the ghetto, lyrics from the streets.

Jah Shaka - Verse 5 (1982)

It is hard to find the words to explain how much of an inspiration Shaka has been to me. I first witnessed his Sound System in a field in Brighton many misty moons ago, hearing him chant conscious lyrics over a rumbling bass line that shook both my ear lobes. King of the Sound System as we know it, his award winning dances and numerous productions over the years have been a revelation to so many and for so long. This is my favourite track from The Commandments of Dub album series - pure Shaka in a session style! Use of syndrum and siren effects mixed over heavy bass and drum-led rhythms, Shaka rule.

Aswad - Warrior Charge (1980)

Finally, a tune to sum it all up. Aswad, meaning black in Arabic, are widely regarded as the UK's finest Reggae band. This track is featured in the final scene or Franco Rosso's seminal cult film ‘Babylon’. It epitomised the anti-establishment culture, aiming to bring awareness and understanding of the social situation in Britain at that time. The thunders claps, echoes, delays, horns and sirens combine perfectly to mash up any dance hall north east or south west. 

One Love and Jah Guidance




REGGAEDUB

This is an all, first press vinyl mix............ I recorded my voice a bit low, but the mix sounded so nice, I thought I'd post it anyway.

All original vinyl, Ska and Early Reggae Mix

The heavy weight sounds of Studio One......mixed together by Big G at the Soul Rebel Studio - Zion

Soul Rebel's Studio One MixTape

Zion I Roots Reggae Nyabinghi Dub Mix
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Zion I Roots Reggae Nyabinghi Dub Mix

Jah Gumby , bass player of Ooklah The Moc and mastermind of Father Pslams Studio, put together an all 12" vinyl singles mix of his most influential Greensleeves Records to celebrate Greensleeves 40th anniversary. Gumby, an avid record collector, selectah and all around soundman, heavily influenced the reggae sound in his home, Hawaii with his unique blend of Dub, Vintage Dancehall, and Hawaiian influences. This mix showcases Gumby’s rootikal style paying homage to the sonic soundscape of the late 70’s dancehall, reggae, dub sound that Greensleeves captured so well in the productions by Junjo Lawes and Linval Thompson. Jah Gumby continues to carry the torch for Greensleeves in Hawaii with his love and passion for Jamaican music and culture.

Tracklist

1.bunny lie lie-babylonian
2.triston palma-mr,false preacher
3.wayne wade-poor and humble
4.hugh mundell-cant pop no style
5.pablo gad-fly away home
6.johnny clarke-jah love is with i
7.reggae regular-ghetto rock
8.don carlos-special request
9.wailing souls-they don't know jah
10.ranking dread-shut me mouth
11.ken booth-welfare people
12.billy boyo-wicked she wicked
13.clint eastwood & general saint-young lover
14.peter ranking & general lucky-walk & talk
15.fathead-champion
16.barrington levy-pon your toe
17.barry brown-jucks and watch
18.michael prophet-been talking
19.anthony johnson-now i know
20.reggae regular-house party
21.linval thompson-all night long
22.singie singie-jailhouse
23.frankie paul-children of israel
24.robert french-no war
25.michael palmer-ready she no ready
26.junior reid-old time something
27.hugh madoo-gone me gone
28.frankie paul-fools fighting
29.pad anthony-molly molly
30. half pint-one inna million

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Greensleeves 40th Anniversary | All Vinyl Mix | Jah Gumby

...All The Go Inbetweens

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TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM - DEEP CULTURE ROOTS MIX - FEB 2013

Proper Dub and Version from King Tubby....
 lovingly mixed together by Big G at the Soul Rebel Studio - Aotearoa.
part two out now!

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King Tubby meets Soul Rebel Uptown

Waves On The Gulf Of Oman at Snoopy Island

Not sure if I put this up before...Mushroom Jazz 24  Mix Tape Side A  July 1999

Mushroom Jazz 24 - Mix Tape Side A - 07/1999

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Formed in 2004, London based Trojan Sound System are an institution in British sound system culture. A legendary team of selectors and vocalists, they relentlessly tour the globe, representing the most seminal reggae and Ska record label in history. For the past 8 years, Trojan Sound System have spread their message of love and unity through the power of Ska, Roots, Dub, Dancehall and UK bass music, headlining club shows, captivating festival crowds and supporting legendary Jamaican acts such as; Horrace Andy, Luciano and the late great, Gregory Isaacs to name but a few. 

Transcending age, race and political barriers, Trojan Sound System play music that satisfies the purest of vinyl collectors, while at the same time, introducing a new generation to the roots of Jamaican music. Mixing styles and flavours from the past 40 years, the Trojan crew are legendary party starters, ignited by uplifting vocals from MC trio; Superfour, Chucky Bantan & Jah Buck. 

Trojan Sound System currently host a monthly show on Ministry of Sound Radio. The crew have also been busy in the studio, working on a section of tracks remixes featuring the likes of Toddla T, scheduled for release this year or their own TSS imprint. Watch This Space!

TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM - DEEP CULTURE ROOTS MIX - FEB 2013

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