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* A classic roots instrumental from the late 1970s featuring legendary trombonist Vin Gordon, who to call a legend or a veteran would be an understatement. Vin played on numerous Studio One classics such as `Real Rock`, `Babylon Rock`, `Steady Beat' as part of the in-house band Soul Vendors.
*Other notable works were with Lee Perry, Joe Gibbs and Aswad - he played on the classic `Warrior Charge'.
`Kojo Hoy - an instrumental with Aswad as the session band, is in the vein of the aforementioned `Warrior Charge'. It came out in the late 70s on a 12' in very small quantities and has been sought after by collectors ever since.

Admiral Tibet calmly sings about the newly established slavery system and their new wicked tactics on the heavy-weight dancehall rhythm. He showcases his stable vocal techniques with his very own cool and smooth lyric flow to match with this minor coded rhythm. Another crucial song among the Redman catalogue.

Dave Bailey's 'Concrete Jungle' is considered as one of the most popular tunes within the Redman's catalogue. This is not an ordinary digital Dancehall track, as some Roots flavors are added to the fast and edgy rhythm where Dave Bailey showcases his cool & smooth vocals to make this tune a killer!

Recorded to the same rhythm track as 'New Tactics' by Admiral Tibet. Horace Martin, who is known for his major works during the late 70's to the early 80's, has released the 'Mix Up' LP on the Redman label. His deep sounding vocal and Redman's synthesizer works result in this essential "Geow Now" tune.

One of the Redman's earliest works is this song called 'When I Release' by Puddy Roots, who was a very active artist during the 80's. King Tubby was part of the production and you can really hear it when the tune's heaviness gets melted with Puddy's impressive singing style.

Redman has versioned one of the most popular dancehall rhythm of the 80's, the 'Stalag', to create another unique sound. This track allowed Wayne Palmer to pass to the listeners his tender lyricism with his melancholic melodies.

Cornell calls all the dreads to the dance in Greenwich Farm...All will be there...backed up with its Version B-side.....

Recorded at Channel One, by Ernest Hookim. Mixed at King Tubby's by Scientist. Arranged and produced by Roy Cousins.

01. Junior Reid - Oh Happy Day
02. Junior Reid - Daylight Version
03. Junior Reid - Skanky Producer
04. Junior Reid - Skanky And Dub
05. Junior Reid - Movie Star
06. Junior Reid - Starlight Version
07. Junior Reid - Concrete Castling King
08. Junior Reid - The King And The I Version
09. Cornell Campbell - Jah Give Us Love
10. Cornell Campbell - Jah Give Us Dub
11. Cornell Campbell - A Love Thats True
12. Cornell Campbell - Loving Dub
13. Cornell Campbell - Informer
14. Cornell Campbell - Dub A Informer
15. Cornell Campbell - I'm A Man
16. Cornell Campbell - Man Plus Dub

Leroy Smart's 'Mr.Rich Man'...Trurh and Rights..Mr Rich Man,You're Living Too Rich...Alongside it's Dubbed B-side Version.....

Rocksteady took over Orange Street ,Kingston, Jamaica around 1966,the same time that an extreme heat wave hit the Jamaican Island.
Some say the previous jerky Ska Rhythms proved too strenuous of an activity to partake in during the all night Sound Systems.
So it proved a winning formula to slow the beat down to a more leisurely pace.
Whatever the reasons were this two year period that ran until 1968 would see some of the power escape from the big three producers,Clement 'Coxonne 'Dodd,Prince Buster and Duke Reid...who up to that period ruled the airwaves. It was time to make room for a new wave of up and coming producers that also had something to offer the people.
So sit back and enjoy some Rocksteady straight from the dances of Jamaica...
Hope you enjoy the set...............

01. LOVE AND DEVOTION-ROY SHIRLEY
02. IF I DONT KNOW-ROY SHIRLEY
03. TAKING OVER ORANGE STREET-GLEN ADAMS
04. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING-LESTER STERLING
05. GIRL OF MY DREAMS-UNIQUES
06. GOOD AMBITION-ROY SHIRLEY
07. SOUL VOYAGE-LESTER STERLING
08. HOLD DOWN MISS WINEY-GLEN ADAMS
09. I'M GOING HOME-ERROL DUNKLEY
10. FOEY MAN-GEORGE DEKKER
11. HOORAY-UNIQUES
12. ITS REGGAE TIME-DON T LEE
13. MY WORLD-WEBBER SISTERS
14. REVELATION-ALVA LEWIS
15. WALL FLOWER-KEN ROSE
16. I REMEMBER-GLAN ADAMS

Brand new (and also the last one) treat in the The Very Polish Cut-Outs 7inch series, usually devoted to quirkier and weirder tracks than the much acclaimed 12" samplers.

Eltron John kicks off the A side with a reggae influenced rework of a Polish children's song from late 80's called 'Ludzie z Marsa'.
His modern, dubby production and close attention to the smallest details fuses perfectly with abstract lyrics. This serious-not-serious song treats about people who are from Mars and invade Earth, because 'they can't remember what the forest animals look like, what a farce !

Already road tested by the members of TVPC, this Caribbean-East European depth of a groove works perfectly in late night drunk sets.

On the B side Eddie C visits executive suite of a cruise ship with his extended, melancholic rework of 'Stoneczna Promenada'. The original tune is an old Polish cocktail-lounge classic from the late 70's, transformed here into a psychedelic story of epic proportions.

Moody loops evoke instant headnodding and added dub effects magnify the nostalgic, sunny vibe.

Deep and heavy cultural modern roots coming in a vintage Lee Perry / Black Ark analog style.
* Vocals from the lesser spotted Istan Black (aka Hugo Blackwood) who recorded with Perry back in the mid-1970s, most notably on the tracks `Reggae Music' with Dr. Alimantado and `Vibrate On' with Augustus Pablo.
* A brutal but subtle dubwise cut on the flip from the Lost Ark crew.
* Fresh roots reggae sounds coming from the ever on-the-ball Partial Records.

*Old school roots reggae steppers rhythm produced by Ryan Moore aka Twilight Circus employing the talents of veteran vocalist Mikey General and riddim section Mafia and Fluxy, alongside legendary Jamaican guitarist Earl `Chinna` Smith.
*`Bulletin' was originally released on CD almost a decade ago but after extensive sound system play on dubplate by numerous sound systems in the UK and Europe, Partial Records have decided to give it a welcome vinyl release.

A 25 year old radio reporter's personal journey in the final, most repressive moments of a hated regime. The last years of apartheid were the most brutal as a low-level civil war was battled out on the dusty streets of South Africa's black townships. Released on the 25th anniversary of the day Nelson Mandela walked to freedom, ZA86 is edited from nine tapes in the unique cassette archive of Turnstyle News, unlocked for the first time from a Cape Town cellar. It takes the listener to a violent world with moments of great beauty. The reporter, far from being edited out, is very much present, as are the thumps and bumps he hears in his headphones. From a May Day call to arms by Winnie Mandela to the extreme views of white right wingers; from 19 year old platoon leaders to the aftermath of an attack by police and soldiers in Soweto; from the words of envoy Terry Waite to the funeral of a television cameraman and the Band Aid-like pop song released by the apartheid regime, ZA86 unflinchingly documents the disturbing reality of 1986 in South Africa. A journey into the heart of apartheid.

Recorded in 1967 and previously unreleased material from the original master tape. This elegant but also distinctive recording is certainly incomparable to other recordings that appeared during the Rocksteady era. Veteran singer Eddie Perkins started his career in the early 1960s and worked with Alton Ellis as a duo called Alton and Eddy.

From his early career Roland Alphonso has covered many songs with his own unique style. 'How Soon' is simply another beautiful instrumental cover performed by Roland. 'How Soon Pt.2' is a previously unreleased take to the A-side. Released on the Federal label in 1966 and reissued from the original master tape.

The Renegades consisted of Winston 'Pipe' Matthews, Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald and George 'Buddy' Haye. They later became a group called The Wailing Souls. 'Mr. Hops' is definitely one of the most powerful Rocksteady vocal song among the whole Merritone catalogue. Originally released in 1966, this is one of the rarest records you could ever find. On the flip side features a previously unreleased Ska vocal recording, 'Oh My Love', also taken from the original master tape.

The Renegades showcase one of their early works with perfection. 'Big And Fine' was originally released in 1966 and collectors would say this record is one of the most sought after from the group. It also features Oswald Sewell's previously unreleased Ska vocal material 'Oh My Love' from the original master tape on the B-side.

The Blues Busters were Philip James and Lloyd Campbell, the most consistently popular Jamaican male duo of the early 1960s backing Sam Cooke on his Jamaican tour.


The LP is issued on 180 gram vinyl. Advertising in Record Collector Magazine


Early One Morning
Oh Baby
The Spiritual
Your Love
Behold
Lost My Baby
Donna
You Had It All Wrong
Tell Me Why / Pleading For Mercy
There's Always Sunshine
Little Vilma / Warning You
I Need Some Loving
You're Driving Me Crazy
I've Done You Wrong

Ticklah arrives with his first official maxi-single for Names You Can Trust, featuring his long-anticipated reinterpretation of Willie Colón & Hector Lavoe's Nuyorican classic El Dia De Suerte. With countless musical endeavors under his belt, plus founding duties in the Dap-Kings, Antibalas and the Easy Star All-Stars, Ticklah, aka Victor Axelrod, remains a serious force in the studio as exhibited in his methodical deconstruction of these seminal New York City Latin anthems. Reworked entirely from the ground up with a precise and soulful approach to foundation reggae roots and dub, Ticklah's extended take on El Dia De Suerte stretches out into new territory, yet remains faithful to the original's timeless message via Mayra Vega's stunning vocals. Rounding out the package are Ticklah's renditions of Eddie Palmieri's Mi Sonsito and Si Hecho Palante from his 2007 album on Easy Star, already deemed dancefloor essentials by soulful DJs worldwide, remastered and now available on vinyl for the first time. It's arrived!

Well, no one can accuse us of rushing things: it's been a year since Jump Blues Jamaica Way became the third volume in our Jamaican Sound System Classics series, but here at long last is the fourth instalment. It's Jamaica Jump Blues Time! is available as both an 84-track 3CD selection and also a 28-track 2LP vinyl collector's edition. These will be of equal interest to both Jamaican music fans and connoisseurs of classic US rhythm & blues. Since Fantastic Voyage released Jumping The Shuffle Blues back in 2011, each successive volume in the series has been eagerly awaited by lovers of the music, some of whom have even suggested tracks for the consideration of compiler and annotator Phil Etgart.

Over the last twelve months Phil has been busy researching what records were favoured by the Jamaican sound systems. This is no easy matter, considering that many had their labels scratched out and were retitled by DJs keen to preserve their 'exclusives', meaning that they were known on the island by their sound system titles. This is the music that provided the inspiration for Ska and all that followed. So enjoy sound system favourites by Louis Jordan, Joe Liggins, Wynonie Harris, Fats Domino, Lowell Fulson, Roy Milton and a host of other names, both famous and obscure. Maybe we'll do it all over again sometime, but you can't hurry a good thing!

Stalawa is back with his irresistable digital rub a dub sound, which is again perfectly complemented by Ponchita Peligros' vocal taking you back to a dance in the 1980s, but in a Different style. This is Stalawa's first release on his own Foreign Mind Records label and follows the massive success of his first sold out single on Scotch Bonnet Records. This one is set to fly off shelves as well so with a limited run of 500 don't think about it for too long.

Western dub ambiance baby, spaghetti dub ! The A1 track carry the original idea of using some acid for Dub

A dub pumpin interpretation and the Riddim, instrumental, on it own. The Get Ready Riddim is bloody offers a large scale of interpretations !

Toots Hibbert and his Maytals recording at Studio One with Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd at the helm and the legendary Skatalites backing, what more could you possibly want Never Grow Old is the first full length from the Maytals and Toots' songwriting chops were fully formed right out of the gate, with most of the tunes being co-writes with Dodd. Bob was the king for a number of reasons but Toots may very well be the best male vocalist ever from the island of Jamaica. Real authentic ska from the source, undiluted and 100% killer, reissued on 180 gram vinyl.

Jump Jamaica Way was originally released in 1963 on ND Records - one of Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd's many imprints - compiling singles from the label's roster, which included house band The Skatalites, as well as The Maytals, The Charmers, and Alton Ellis, among others. Not too shabby a line-up, to put it mildly, and Jump Jamaica Way really delivers, 12 scorching ska sides for your dancing pleasure. As the notes say, "cut the chatter and spin the platter". Another impossibly rare Jamaican LP resurrected on 180 gram vinyl by Dynamite!

* The Everchanging Dub album rhythm tracks were originally recorded in 1988/89. Some of the resultant Dubs were released on 12"LP in the early 1990's, as TX Dub (TBXLP 001) which were mixed by Gussie P, at 'A' Class studio, London. The album was also released on CD in 2000, with additional tracks (TBXCD 014). 12 tracks from the original album have been fully re-mixed by Alien Dread, at the recently refurbished AD Studio for this 2015 release. Sample MP3's of the tracks can be found at the ACL web site.

01. Everchanging
02. Greater Capacity
03. Warp 6
04. Chasing Light
05. Temperate
06. Ruff Undercurrent
07. Climatic Change
08. Longevity
09. Organic
10. Lower Frequency
11. Cultured
12. Under Control

01. Cherry Oh Baby
02. Keep On Moving
03. Please Don't Make Me Cry
04. Sweet Sensation
05. Johnny Too Bad
06. Red Red Wine (12'' Version)
07. Guilty
08. She Caught The Train
09. Version Girl
10. Many Rivers to Cross

01. Cherry Oh Baby
02. Keep On Moving
03. Please Don't Make Me Cry
04. Sweet Sensation
05. Johnny Too Bad
06. Red Red Wine (12'' Version)
07. Guilty
08. She Caught The Train
09. Version Girl
10. Many Rivers to Cross

The online sensation taking MJ accapellas and ska/reggae music re-arranged by THE DRASTICS available on CD for the first time. Inc the two new cuts from the 7", dub versions of those two, plus the 6 songs from the original 2009 vinyl LP. New artwork, limited to 250 in full color wallet. MJ lives

The Hempolics are out to put those organic rootsy vibes back into electronic music and bring something altogether different to the table 'Warrior Sound' is the second offering from The Hempolics forthcoming album 'Kiss, Cuddle & Torture: Volume 1.' Written and produced by project mastermind Grippa Laybourne with soulful Rastaman vocals courtesy of Dan Bowskill (Dub Pistols), Warrior Sound presents the struggle of the typical urban day and its only solution playing out your finest roots rock reggae. On the flip side is an ethereal Warrior Sound instrumental dub mixed by Grippa with additional trombone by Lucas Petter. Taking UK reggae to the next level with a modern yet somehow backward looking style this record is destined to be a soundsystem smash hit.

It's been a long time between drinks for Melbourne's mighty Afrobeat juggernaut The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra (The POAO). To get everyone warmed up for next year's much anticipated LP release, two of the group's vocalists, rapper 1/6 and singer / percussionist Lamine Sonko are fronting alternate sides of a split 7" out on HopeStreet Recordings. A highly nutritious Afro freaky snack to keep enthusiasts of all things raw and righteous satisfied till the main course arrives.

The A Side, "Cosmetic Love," is a rumination on the nature of relationships by one of Australia's leading rap lyricists 1/6. The track's life began as a jam session that went to tape in the early days of the Hope Street studio, based on an idea by PutBacks guitarist Tom Martin. The session lay unused for years till 1/6 came across it and threw down these inspired rap verses. Public Opinion producer and musical director Tristan Ludowyk laid in some organ, additional percussion and brass and suddenly "Cosmetic Love" wasn't just a song, it was an A-side. An A-side born of happy accident.

On the B side: The Public Opinion Six, formerly The Afrobiotics. The rhythm section behind the POAO, start with the same idea and re-imagine it, creating a whole new song.With lyrics wfritten and performed by Lamine Sonko, "Jappo," in the Senegalese language of Wolof means "unite". Behind Lamine's straight-out-of-Dakar vocal stylings, The Public Opinion Six bring a heavy 1970s Lagos influenced groove, creating a pumping Pan African melange - sure to get motors running everywhere, from West Africa to worldwide.

Between them, Namibian Australian 1/6 (aka Aaron Stephanus) and Senegal born and raised Lamine represent the cream of African Australian vocalists and songwriters. 1/6 has won numerous plaudits in his decade long rap career, from the Hilltop Hoods award in 2010 to a critically acclaimed solo album Electronic Mail released by Pang Productions in 2012. Lamine grew up in Dakar in a lauded family of the griot tradition and is has followed been training in traditional Sabar music and dance forms since childhood. Now the unofficial Southern hemisphere ambassador of the Sonko clan, he brings a fresh angle on Afrobeat direct from Dakar to Melbourne. Both 1/6 and Lamine are at the vanguard of the new generation of African music makers and makers of African music in Australia.


"'The percussive, horn laden funk monster unleashed by Nigerian afro-beat inventor Fela Kuti in the 1960's is in good hands with this formidable Melbourne ensemble'" - Michael Dwyer (The Age)

"'Complementing their authentic Afro-beat groove with upfront rapping MCs...the Public Opinion conglomerate creates an irresistible mix'¦an enticing & proudly funky affair.'" - Seth Jordan (ABC Limelight)

"1/6 is an African-Australian who is emerging as one of Aussie hip hops freshest talents." - Jim Steps (All Aussie Hip Hop)

"Melbourne's best kept secret" - Soul Clap Records

Drums: Barry Dread

Bass, guitar, keys: steel

Keyboards: Victor Cross

Guitars: Jeffery Beckford

Brass: French Horns and Dean Fraser

Backing Vocals Luciano, Steel, Carroll Thompson

Engineer: Joe Ariwa

Prod : Mad Professor

This is the part two of the recording sessions of Luciano at Ariwa Sounds

An album conceived in Gambia featuring the sonic meeting of the Messenger and Mad Professor.

As on the first Album Deliverance, the choice of material is from the Prophet (Denis Brown) and Ariwa's vast back catalogue, with songs and vocal contributions from John Mclean, Carroll Thompson, Black Steel, Rockaway, and other Ariwa stalwarts.

This album also features U Roy the godfather of the talkers on sounds from the Ghetto

This album features all the songs mixed and edited in the style of 12 inch Disco mix, accompanied with their dubs.

01 Special kind of love
02 Essence of life
03 Have no fear
04 Ghetto Living
05 For the love of money
06 Only good Music
07 Sounds from the Ghetto

Drums: Barry Dread

Bass, guitar, keys: steel

Keyboards: Victor Cross

Guitars: Jeffery Beckford

Brass: French Horns and Dean Fraser

Backing Vocals Luciano, Steel, Carroll Thompson

Engineer: Joe Ariwa

Prod : Mad Professor

This is the part two of the recording sessions of Luciano at Ariwa Sounds

An album conceived in Gambia featuring the sonic meeting of the Messenger and Mad Professor.

As on the first Album Deliverance, the choice of material is from the Prophet (Denis Brown) and Ariwa's vast back catalogue, with songs and vocal contributions from John Mclean, Carroll Thompson, Black Steel, Rockaway, and other Ariwa stalwarts.

This album also features U Roy the godfather of the talkers on sounds from the Ghetto

This album features all the songs mixed and edited in the style of 12 inch Disco mix, accompanied with their dubs.

His first release on the Foundation Sound imprint, Dandelion delivers the title track with haunting vocals and emotive lyric's acknowledging the tough times we live in. "Dread Dub" showcases Dougie Conscious flexing his skills on the mix, crashing reverbs, dynamic delays and twisted bass frequencies make for a deep but very heavy version, a sound system killer.

Dandelion is an artist striding onto the British reggae landscape. Born in the Caribbean island of Tobago he grew up there until the age of seven before moving to Norwich, England. Here Dandelion discovered a thriving Reggae scene and sound system culture. Inspired by what he was hearing at the local 'roots reggae' events he started writing lyrics and singing for sound systems such as Free King, Rebel Lion and Foundation Sound. Through this live work with the sound systems Dandelion then started to work with UK based Roots Reggae producers and labels.

Dandelion's early releases include the 2007 UK Roots hits "Gold Chain" and "Adversary" which came on the Conscious Sounds label. These were followed by more songs, which included "CCTV" released on the Hyperdub label and "Buss Gun" which came on Free King Sound System's label, Sugar Beat. Now living in London Dandelion has gone on to become one of the main vocalists for the Hempolics project alongside singing as front man for The Drop.

* 7' features, Roots vocal & version tracks. Special Picture Disc limited pressing of Martin Campbell's perennial Roots track, Richman (Original 1981 version). A side voiced and mixed at King Tubby's JA. B side features an extended Version, re-mixed by Alien Dread at AD studio. The track, an observational Roots tune, features in Martin Campbell's 'live' sets. Sample MP3's of the tracks can be found on the ACL web site.

*7 inch Vinyl Picture Disc in PVC sleeve.
*Roots Vocal recorded and mixed at King Tubby's (Ja) & Channel One Uk.
*Version 2, re-mixed by Alien Dread at AD studio Uk.
*Produced By: Martin Campbell & Alien Dread.
*Exec Producer: Jo Jo Hookim (Channel One Ja)
*Limited press only!.