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Lincoln “Sugar” Minott (May 25, 1956 – July 10, 2010) is known in Jamaica and around the world as one of the greatest and most beloved figures in reggae music. From his initial work with The African Brothers, to his genre-defining early dancehall work at Studio One, to his rub-a-dub at Channel One and beyond, Sugar wasn’t just part of reggae, he was at the center of it.

Sugar was also much more than a vocalist – he was a producer who led many of his own recording sessions, ran labels and distribution, and also worked with sound systems. His legendary Youthman Promotion sound is still known today not just for the music it produced, but for the long list of young vocalists it raised.

In celebration of his 65th birthday, VP Records drew for a mix from some of the best in the western US. Virgo Hi-Power is a long-time sound crew featuring DJ Boomshot (Maui, Hawaii) and DJ Solid Rock (San Diego, California). Their focus in this 80-minute tribute is mostly early 80s, with flashes of more style.
The mix includes just some of Sugar’s hits, LP cuts, singles, hidden gems, a few dubs, and excerpts from Carter Van Pelt’s Sugar Minott WKCR Memorial Broadcast (available at archive.org). As always, Sugar is nice, rough, timeless, bubbling, and sweet. 

This is SWEETER STILL – Sugar Minott at 65.

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DJ Boomshot (Virgo Hi-Power/Ruff Neck Posse/Request Records) – selection, concept, mix

DJ Solid Rock (Virgo Hi-Power/KNSJ 89.1 FM San Diego/Vinyl Junkies) – selection, concept, production

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Track List:

1. Dancehall Style (The Roots Lover 1978-83 - Moll Selekta LP)
2. Musical Murder (Leader For The Pack - World Enterprise LP 1985)
3. All Kind Of People (Black & White 7” 1981)
4. Uptown Girl (Bebo’s 12” 1983)
5. I Man Have No Luck In Gambling (Music Rock 12” 1983)
6. Dancehall We Deh (Witty 12” 1984)
7. Good Thing Going (RCA 12” 1981)
8. Rub A Dub Sound (Taxi 7” 1984)
9.  Virgo Hi Power Dubplate (Tune In Riddim) (Sugar Minott & Johnny Osbourne)
10. In A Rub A Dub (Black Roots 12” 1981)
11. Lover’s Rock (Black Roots 12” 1980)
12. Billie You And I (Wackies 12”)
13. Style And Fashion (Style/Fashion 12” 1984) (Baba Leslie & Sugar Minott)
14. Tek A Set (Wackies 12” 1983)
15. Hang On Natty (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
16. Roof Over My Head (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
17. Come On Home (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
18. Fight Against Dread (Uptempo 10”)
19. Please Be True (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
20. Party Time (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
21. Give Me Jah Jah (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
22. Virgo Hi Power/Boomshot Dubplate (Breaking Up Riddim)
23. Love Gonna Pack Up (At Studio One - Soul Jazz LP)
24. Mr Fisher Man (Black & White 7” 1980)
25. Right Track (Warrior 12” 1979)
26. Mind Your Motion (Black Roots 7” 1980)
27. Uptown Ghetto (Black Roots - Mango LP 1979)
28. Try Love (The Best Of Vol 1 - L&M/Black Roots LP)
29. Victim Of Society (Inna Reggae Dancehall - Heartbeat LP 1986)
30. Show Me That You Love Me Girl (Channel One 12” 1982)
31. So We Love It (Wackie’s/Black Roots 10” 1983)
32. Level Vibes (Tad’s 12” 1983)
33. Herbman Hustling (Black Roots 12” 1984)
34. Virgo Hi Power/Solid Rock Dubplate (Heavenless Riddim)
35. One Sunday Morning (One A Way Style - Top Rank LP)
36. Nah Follow Fashion (Youth Promotion 7” 1985)
37. Ease Up (Time Longer Than Rope - Greensleeves 1986)
38. Gi-Me The Tu Shung Peng (SMJ 12”)
39. Lick Shot (Brand X 12” 1984)
40. Love Up Love Up (Show-Down Vol 2 -Channel One LP 1983)
41. Worries And Problem (Double Dose -Blue Trac 1986)
42. Cell Block One (Rockers Award Winners -Greensleeves 1985 LP)
43. Hard Time Pressure (Sufferers Heights 12” 1979)
44. Love We Have (Double Dose -Blue Trac 1986 LP)
45. Run Come (Witty 12” 1986)

Virgo Hi-Power Presents: Sweeter Still -Sugar Minott at 65

Virgo Hi-Power Presents: Sweeter Still - Sugar Minott at 65

This mixtape was born after all the wonderful experiences in November 2013, the fantastic gatherings I had with many inspiring people in moments of perfect harmony.
We all know that evolution is part of our lives, however this is only possible with the music and the musicians that inspire me to create. This is a small tribute to all of them and an important piece of the jigsaw to me.
It is relevant to share the past, the present and the future as the journey itself.
I hope that makes you happy in the same pure way it does to me.
Thanks for listening!

[tracklist]
01. @laurent-garnier - "Unreasonable Behaviour” [F Communications]
02. @amon-tobin - "Easy Muffin” [@ninja-tune]
03. Tarwater - "Be Late” [@kitty-yo]
04. DJ Food (@strictly) - "…You” [Ninja Tune]
05. @modeselektor & @thomyorkeofficial - "All Buttons In” [@monkeytownrecords]
06. @hobo - "Approach” [@m-nus]
07. @plastikman-official - “Okx” [@novamutenovamute]
08. Andy Stott - “Leaving” [@modernlove]
09. Luke Vibert - "Stern Facials” [@mo-wax-records]
10. D.NOTE - "An Image” (TM404 (@tilliander) & @ninasimone Re-Edit Mashup) [unreleased]
11. @leegamble - "Pandemonium Institute” [@pan_hq]
12. Mark Broom (@beardman) - "Two (Syntax Interpretation)” [@tokenrecords]
13. @flangerofficial - "Crime In The Pale Moonlight” [@non-place]
14. @burnt-friedman - "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” [nonplace]
15. @oleg-kostrow - "Der Sack und das Messer” [Storage Records]
16. @soul-center - "How far do you wanna go?” [@muterecords]
17. @damonalbarn - “Coronation” [Parlaphone]
18. @burial - “Truant” [@hyperdub]
19. @jonhopkins - "Open Eye Signal” [@dominorecordco]
20. @cesare-vs-disorder - "Clap Ur Hands (Original Mix)” [Mean Records]
21. @marceldettmann - "Seduction (feat. @emika_official)” [@ostgutton-official]
22. @a-metamatics-prodution - "Liquid Gel” [Dot (@andersbersten)]
23. @adam-marshall - "Night Train” [@newkanada]
24. Octogen (@marcobernardi_scfiles) - "The Journeyman” [@soma]
25. @matmosofficial - “You” [@thrilljockey]
26. @coldcut - "Music 4 No Musicians” [Ninja Tune]

[equipment: reloop rmx-40 dsp; traktor pro; NI audio 8 dj + 2x X1 controllers; technics SL-1210 MK2]

simplicity :: mixtape for dreamers

D*note D*votion-The Sea Dwellers D*edit

1. IN THE HILLS - MARLON ASHER  & MASICKA
2. WAY OF LIFE - KXNG IZEM X DERRICK SOUND
3. RASTAFARI CALL - AUTARCHII
4. NASTY LIVING - HOLLOW POINT & MR WILLIAMZ X DERRICK SOUND
5. BATTLE CRY - HECTOR ROOTS LEWIS featuring KA$E
6. ONE WITH CREATION - DEZARIE
7. REGGAE LOV SONG - ANTHONY B
8. MY QUEEN - BIG SIMON
9. EARTH SONG - MANUEL BRANDO
10. I SEE - LAZA MORGAN
11. GOOD WITH JAH - RED FOX
12. DEM GONE - NATURE ELLIS
13. RASTA A NUH CRIMINAL - LEON DEMARIA
14. LION’S DEN - G RAS & TELMA LINCOLN & TUFF STEPPAS
15. WE CAN WIN - SUNDUB & CLATTA BUMBOO
16. LOVE AND HUMANITY - SUNDUB
17. WALK GOOD - SUNDUB & SAILOR JANE
18. AFRICAN INCENSE - SUNDUB & GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD
19. BOBO MAN - MAJAH BLESS
20. CHANTING - RAS BATCH FEATURINNG SOUND VIZION FAMILY
21. TURUBLENCE - GIVE PRAISES
22. KINNG SELLASIE I GATE - PERFECT GIDDIMANI & BESCENTA
23. DOWN - KENYA EURGENE
25.  SUN WILL SHINE - CHEZIDEK
26.  THEY GOT A BOX - RAS ATTITUDE FEATURING LUTAN FYAH
27.  ARMEGEDDON TROD - IMERU TAFARI
28.  BRIDGE IS BURNING - WRETCH 21 FT PROTOJE
29.  SELF CURE - IMERU TAFARI & 5 STAR CELESTIAL
30.  PAIN - ELGOBA
31.  DROP DEM LIKE A BOMB - JAHFET & RAS SHERBY
32.  BLIND A LEAD BLIND - TEFLON YOUNG KING
33.  REVOLUTION - KARBON
34.  SHACKELS AND CHAINS - JAH MASON & BADBOBO
35.  JOURNEY - BOBBY HUSTLE
36.  TOUCH INA DI PLACE - QUEEN OMEGA
37.  NUH JOKE - NEW KIDZ
38. ROOTS - BUSY SIGNAL
39.  HOW THE WEST WAS WON - YAHSHA ELISHUA
40.  DEM A GUN BAG - DELLY RANX
41.  NUH TROUBLE - GANGGOOLIE
42. BEST TYPE OF STRAIN - DELLY RANX
43. MY HERBS MY MUSIC MY GIRL - CHEZIDEK
44. HAFFI LIVE - L’ENTOURLOOP & QUEEN OMEGA
45.  BUILD IT - NINJAH FEATURING JALIFA
46. ME WITHOUT WEED - BUSY SIGNAL
47. WEED DEH YAH FI BUN - MONSTA TWIN & RINGO KID
48.  GANJA TRAIN - KY ENIE KING
49.  WEED YA - JAHDON FEATURING RANDY VALENTINE


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Tracklist:
Dennis Alcapone - Monday To Sunday
B. B. Seaton - Proud As I Am
Freddie McGregor - When I'm Ready
John Holt - A Love I Can Feel
Bob Andy - Feeling Soul
Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl
The Blackstones - My Girl A Sparkle
Marcia Griffiths - Truly
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Courtney John - Win Some
Debbie Gordon - Bad Situation
Lady Lex - At The Club
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The Conquerers - Lonely Street
Bitty McLean - Cruisin
Al Campbell - Cruising
Glen Washington - Sweet Little Woman
Albert Tomlinson - Don't Wait For Me
The Hamlins - Sentimental Reason
Sugar Minott - House Is Not A Home
Soul Vendors - House Is Not A Home
Pat Kelly - I'm In The Mood For Love
Slim Smith - Give Me Some More Loving
Dobby Dobson - Halfway To Paradise
Jacob Miller - Let Me Love You
Bob Andy - Desperate Lover
Alpheus - I Wish You Were Mine
JD Smoothe - Girls Like Dirt
The Silvertones - Two Time Lover
The Jays - Studio One Beat
Dobby Dobson - Ride Me Donkey
Ken Boothe - Lady With The Starlight
Beres Hammond - The Wanderer
Marcia Griffiths - Mark My Word
The Silvertones - Reggae Balls
Hemsley Morris & Phil Pratt - Little Things
Ken Boothe & Phil Pratt - Sweet Songs For My Baby
Alpheus - Open Your Eyes
John Holt - Strange Things
Al Campbell - Take A Ride
Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights
Lone Ranger - Automatic
Willie Williams - Armagideon Time
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Ras Demo - Love The Empress
Nereous Joseph - Hooked On You
JD Smoothe - Letter To Myself
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1.	These Are The Days		        Bushman	
2.	True To My Roots			        Freddie McGregor	
3.	Where I'm Coming From		Lila Iké	
4.	Where We Come From (Rmx)     Popcaan	
5.	Weh Di Fire Gone			        I-Octane	
6.	Free Up			                        Busy Signal	
7.	Great Men			                Busy Signal	
8.	Life Is a Poker Game		        Hezron	
9.	Reload			                        I-taweh	
10.	Jah Power			                Samory I	
11.	Bushman (Hear Wah Mi Ah Seh)	Bushman	
12.	Jah by My Side			        Ginjah	
13.	Valley of Jehoshaphat (Red Hot)	Richie Spice	
14.	Stronger			                        Agent Sasco (Assassin)	
15.	Stronger			                        Youtah Dread	
16.	Ghetto Life			                Ginjah	
17.	Thy Will			                        Lila Iké	
18.	One Way Journey (DJ Densen Joint)RC	
19.	Journey			                        Chezidek	
20.	Never Fade Away			        I-taweh	
21.	Survival			                        Beres Hammond	
22.	Ganja Man			                Buju Banton	
23.	Rising Up			                Buju Banton	
24.	Never Run Dry			        Dre Island	
25.	Natty Pablo			                Jesse Royal	
26.	Hold Firm			                Collie Buddz	
27.	Can't Stop the Love		        Gentleman	
28.	Remember Me			        Tarrus Riley

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