Sly & Robbie - Two Rhythms Clash (RAS)1989

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Dennis Brown - Brown Sugar

Essentially a collection of his hit 45s on the Taxi and Powerhouse labels, as well as the singer's own Yvonne's Special (named after his wife). Dennis Brown was at the peak of his popularity, emanating total confidence, and the rhythms were the brightest and most dynamic around. Seven tracks might not appear particularly good value, but three of these have extended mixes that confirm the jugernaut power of the Taxi Gang. Includes "Revolution", "Sitting & Watching" and "Hold On To What You've Got".

Sugar Minott - Sugar & Spice

Sly & Robbie took long enough to release this set, which rather took away from it's impact at the time. In retrospect, though, it stands as one of Minott's most consistent, and a handy way of obtaining the hits "Rub A Dub Style", "Devil Pickney" and "Herbman Hustling".

What A Bam Bam

Alright, on special request, some albums on the Bam Bam rhythm:
as always, don't be shy to contribute if you think you have something special to share.

Bum Bum With Bam Bam Rhythm
Label: Joe Frasier


All Fruits Ripe
Label: Jammys

Royal Force
Label: Ujama

Bam On The Roof
Label: Roof International

Fever Pitch
Label: Fashion

Reggae Bam Bam
Produced by: Bunny Gemini & Linval Thompson
On Record Factory label
Bam Bam
Produced by: E.J. Robinson
Label: Top Rank


Reggae Bangara Vol. 1
Produced by: Sly & Robbie
Label: Taxi
Thanks to Riddimwize for the upload
Reggae Bangara Vol. 2
Produced by: Sly & Robbie
Label: Taxi

Sly & Robbie give their "Murder She Wrote" rhythm the full version treatment. The Chaka Demus and Pliers hit, Pliers' solo "Bam Bam" and the Taxi Gang's hypnotic instrumental, "Santa Barbara", are the popular 45s, while other highlights include former Melodian Brent Dowe revisiting his own "Rivers of Babylon".