Tuesday 31 March 2009
5 The Hard Way D.J. Clash '86
Some of Jammys most popular songs in 1986, one of Admiral Bailey's biggest succeses ever is present: "Politician". A good overview of the producer and the artists in that period.
Sunday 29 March 2009
D.J. Confrontation
"Agony", another rhythm with more then a passing resemblance to the initial "Sleng Teng" rhythm, is given a serious seeing-to by ten deejays, two of whom enjoyed massive hits with their cuts: Admiral Bailey, with "Big Belly Man", and Major Worries, with "Me No Response".
Carl Meeks - Jackmandora
Punaunie
Ten To One
Ten Jammy's cuts to King Tubby's "Tempo", a near relation to his own "Sleng Teng". His Initial hit on the rhythm - Nitty Gritty's "Hog Ina Me Minty" - is replaced with another cut by the singer, while johnny Osbourne, Little John, Tonto Irie and Junior Delgado are among those helping to make up for Tubby never releasing a version album of his most successful digital rhythm.
Sleng Teng Extravaganza Vol. 1 & 2
Using the Sleng Teng rhythm throughout, these albums sold hugely at the time; countless versions later, these remain some of the best.
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