Das wegweisende Album des jamaikanischen Sängers Sugar Minott, das 1981 auf Studio One erschien. Die LP kombiniert klassische Studio-One-Riddims mit Minotts gefühlvollem Gesang und markiert einen wichtigen Moment in der Entwicklung des Dancehall-inspirierten Roots-Reggae. Mit Songs wie „Vanity“ und „Never Give Up“ kombiniert das  Album alte Rhythmen mit frischer Energie  und gilt heute als Klassiker und als Meilenstein der frühen 80er-Reggae-Ära. Studio One New York quality pressing!

Dieser Klassiker verbindet Rocksteady- und frühen Reggae-Groove mit Einflüssen aus amerikanischem Soul und Rhythm & Blues. Mit seiner warmen, gefühlvollen Stimme interpretiert Ellis sowohl eigene Songs als auch Soul - Klassiker in unver- wechselbarem jamaikanischen Stil. Das Album gilt als schönes Beispiel für die Verschmelzung von Soul und Rocksteady in der goldenen Ära von Studio One. Studio One New York quality pressing!

Studio One Presents Jennifer Lara ist ein gefühlvolles Reggae-Album der jamaikanischen Sängerin Jennifer Lara, veröffentlicht auf dem legendären Label Studio One. Mit ihrer warmen, souligen Stimme interpretiert Lara klassische Lovers-Rock- und Roots-Reggae-Riddims in sanften, melodischen Arrangements. Die Songs verbinden romantische Themen mit dem charakteristischen Studio-One-Sound aus tiefem Bass, klaren Bläserlinien und entspannten Grooves. Das Album gilt als schönes Beispiel für die weibliche Seite des klassischen Reggae-Katalogs des Labels. Studio One New York quality pressing.

For this Studio One release we return to the roots of Reggae music-The Soundsystem. Throughout the late 1950s and 1960s Soundsystems played throughout the city of Kingston, Jamaica. As well as Sir Coxsone's Downbeat Soundsystem other famous Soundsystem operators included Duke Reid (the Trojan), Prince Buster, Tom the Great and King Edwards. These Soundystems were the birthplace of much of Jamaica's musical culture ­ Soundclashes, Dancehall and the idea of the Toaster who sang over records- theDJ. As ever Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd led the field and so for this release the focus is on DJ's at Studio One and features legendary toasters such as Denis Alcapone, Dillinger and Prince Far I as well as a host of rare material by lesser known artists. Also included is Count Machuki ­ the original DJ- the first man ever to speak over the mic-at Sir Coxsone¹s Downbeat Sound System- from where it all began. As Steve Barrow (author of The Rough Guide to Reggae/Blood and Fire Records) writes in the sleevenotes, Jamaican deejay music is the source for all Rap music: From Count Machuki talking over records on Sir Coxsone's legendary Downbeat Sound System this style would eventually travel to America when the Jamaican-born Kool Herc began playing at Block parties (a version of the Kingston Soundsystem parties) in the Bronx. Cutting up rare-groove classics for the first B-Boys to rap over, Hip-Hop was born and theDJ music that had started on the early Soundsystems of Kingston would go on to conquer the world! Studio One Records is the original Jamaican record label. Studio One Records started the career of hundreds of Jamaican artists from Bob Marley to The Skatalites, from Horace Andy to The Heptones. Studio One DJs (compiled by Mark Ainley) is the next in the series of releases where Soul Jazz Records are showcasing the music of Studio One, the label that literally defines Reggae. Following on from Studio One Rockers, Studio One Soul and Studio One Roots, this release also comes as a CD-Rom with a taster from the Studio One Story, Soul Jazz Records forthcoming full-length documentary about Coxsone Dodd and Studio One.

Klassisches Roots-Reggae-Album des jamaikanischen Sängers Johnny Osbourne, das 1979 erschien. Mit seinem warmen, kraftvollen Gesang interpretiert Osbourne hier eine Reihe zeitloser Songs über Liebe, Gerechtigkeit und gesellschaftliche Themen. Unterstützt von den typischen Studio-One-Riddims entstehen tiefgroovende Tracks mit starkem Roots-Feeling. Truths And Rights ist wohl eines der wichtigsten Alben in Johnny Osbournes Karriere und gilt als Klassiker des späten 70er-Reggae. Studio One New York quality pressing!

96° in the Shade ist das 1977 erschienene Breakthrough Album der jamaikanischen Reggae-Band Third World. Der Titelsong greift historische Ereignisse des Morant-Bay-Aufstands von 1865 auf und verbindet politisches Bewusstsein mit eingängigen Roots-Grooves. Mit einer Mischung aus Reggae, Soul und Funk sowie starken Harmonien etablierte sich die Band international und erweiterte den klassischen Roots-Sound um moderne Einflüsse. 96° in the Shade gilt bis heute als Meilenstein des 70er-Jahre-Reggae.

Marley's Ghost & Friends – Jammin' ist eine Hommage an die zeitlosen Songs von Bob Marley und bringt dessen größte Klassiker in frischen Interpretationen zurück auf den Plattenteller. Die LP vereint authentische Reggae-Vibes mit modernen Arrangements und bewahrt dabei den spirituellen Kern der Originale. Warme Grooves, eingängige Melodien und mitreißende Rhythmen machen das Album zu einem Muss für Reggae-Fans und Vinyl-Liebhaber. Ein stimmungsvolles Tribute-Werk, das Marleys musikalisches Erbe lebendig hält. Marley's Ghost ist die führende Bob Marley Tribute Band und versammelt hier 14 Klassiker plus 6 Bonustracks.

Für viele Reggae Fans das beste Roots Album aller Zeiten und bei uns endlich wieder erhältlich. Das von Lee Perry produzierte klassische Black Ark-Album wurde für die Veröffentlichung 2022 neu gemastert und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht! - Die Congos begannen als Duo von Cedric Myton und Roy Johnson und ihr Debüt-Longplayer war "Heart Of The Congos", der 1977 erschien. Pflicht für jede klassische Reggae Sammlung! Rolling Stone - 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time (From the Beatles to Nas and beyond): #82 "Heart of the Congos" "The best roots reggae album ever..." (Lloyd Bradley)

Die Band entfesselt endlich einen ersten Vorgeschmack auf  ihrem elftem Album mit dem Titel "Fly Higher".  Vibrierende Afrobeat-Jams, vollgepackt mit ansteckenden, knurrenden Bläsern, einem tiefen, federndern Groove und blitzende Jazz-Improvisationen. Die charakteristischen Call-and-Response-Refrains der Band glänzen durch die mitreißenden Gesangsbeiträge der britisch-nigerianischen Sängerin Lizzy Dosunmu und mit Dele Sosimi, dem ehemalige Keyboarder von Fela Kuti und langjähriger Kollaborateur und Freund der Band, ist ein wahrer Gamechanger mit an Bord. Ahoi!

Ganja tune inna Steppas style von Jelliss mit dem Titel  ‘Medication’, produziert von Conquering Lion Records & Jallanzo Production.

Freddie McKay’s self-produced 1977 LP Harsh Words has finally returned to circulation. Initially released in Jamaica on Gorgon Records, a subsidiary of Sonic Sounds, it was issued in the US by Salsoul Records’ sister label Salsoul Salsa Series in 1982. The album includes 10 tracks, featuring previously issued singles from the ’70s along with exclusive songs like the title track Harsh Words, Feel So High, and Travelling. McKay’s gritty, soulful voice is backed by top-tier musicians, including Sly & Robbie, Fish Clarke, Flabba Holt, Bingi Bunny, Ranchy McLean, Ansel Collins, Winston Wright, Bobby Ellis, Don D Jr, and Sticky. The nearly simultaneous reissue of Freddie McKay’s LP Harsh Words by France’s Only Roots under McKay’s Amethyst label and Switzerland-based Reggae Fever under the Kismet label raises some eyebrows. France’s Only Roots claims a licensed release from Freddie McKay’s estate, while Switzerland-based Reggae Fever acknowledges Patrick Harty as the producer behind their release. Harty owns Jamaican label Kismet, known for its unofficial releases.

Hugh Mundell, tragically, was shot in 1983, at the age of 21. This album, first released in 1982, showcases his talent in a later stage of his unfortunately short-lived career, after 1980, for producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes. Mundell's vocals are (were) excellent, with a tortured feel, and with the underestimated quality of making you not only hear, but also "feel" the songs. Not only the vocals are great on this album, but also the music is tight (in a good sense), maintaining a solid roots reggae feel of (on most songs) the Roots Radics at their best. Especially the horns are inventive on these songs, and the riddim section well-balanced. This drum and bass, crisp, "clear" sound differs from Mundells' rougher-edged, and somewhat more atmospheric, earlier album Africa Must Be Free by 1983, but works on Mundell well. Mundell's emotive, heartfelt vocals are convincing throughout, in their expression of Rastafarian commitment. Especially "Rasta Have The Handle," "Tell I A Lie," "Red Gold & Green," and "Jah Music" draw you in with their beauty, especially vocally but also musically. Most remaining songs are, in my opinion, also good, though somewhat more chaotic and with some simpler compositions. The vocals remain engaging, however, and musically the sort of "dub" approach to roots reggae is entertaining enough, while the 2 dubs are okay, though somewhat strange (or original?), with added sounds. This 2004 rerelease adds 4 bonus tracks, including the good, previously unreleased "Walk with Jah."      written by Michel Conci, seen on reggae-reviews.com

Das bahnbrechende Meisterwerk von 1972 erstmalig wiederveröffentlicht. Der Longplayer gilt als das erste Dub-Album das auf Jamaika veröffentlicht wurde (in einer Auflage von 500 Stück auf Clive Chins Impact Label) und hat somit ganze Generationen von Produzenten und Musikern diversester Musik-Genres nachhaltig beeinflusst. Essentiell!

Limited Edition of 750 Indvidually Numbered Copies ReissueGatefoldyellow Translucent180 gram Vinyl

Limited Edition of 750 Indvidually Numbered Copies Reissue,GatefoldRed Translucent180 gram Vinyl

Building on the massive success of the Greensleeves and Channel One Soundsystem collaboration "Down in The Dub Vaults', we now join forces with the iconic Iration Steppas for another deep exploration into the world of Dubs, the second release in our "Soundsystem" series. - The masterful selector Mark Iration has been given full access to the Greensleeves archives, carefully curating a powerful selection of Roots and Dub treasures that have long been staples of the Iration Steppas soundsystem. - This collection features legendary Jamaican vocalists such as Michael Prophet, Johnny Osbourne, and Wailing Souls, among others. The second disc takes you into the Echo Chamber, show casing Dub versions from Heavyweights like Roots Radics, Augustus Pablo and The Revolutionaries-complete with Tony McDermott illustrated inner sleeves and photos from the Iration Steppas archives in this gatefold package. - The first edition of our Soundsystem series (with Channel One Soundsystem) flew off the shelves, with demand far exceeding supply-don't miss out this time!

Many reggae music historians feel that the rocksteady period of Jamaican music only lasted for a brief period of time from the years 1966 to about 1968. Clearly, they have not been in tune with what the legendary rocksteady duo of Keith & Tex have been up to in this modern era of reggae music. Since reuniting in the late 1990’s, Keith & Tex have released four albums of original material grounded in the solid foundation of the sound called rocksteady, with their newest album, ‘Gun Life’, being number five, following that same traditional path. During this reformation and reconnection of these longtime childhood friends from Kingston, Jamaica, Keith & Tex have traveled the globe thrilling audiences in the US, Mexico, South America, Japan and across the European continent with their version of modern rocksteady. Their performances are full of mega hits of the 1960’s like 'Stop That Train,' ‘Tonight’, 'Don’t Look Back,' and 'Down The Street,' as well as the new songs they have penned, embrace timeless themes that always play well to audiences young and old. ‘Gun Life' is another collaboration with the highly regarded and proficient producer from Spain, Roberto Sanchez, and his Lone Ark Riddim Force. The band backs Keith & Tex with authentic, bubbly, driving rocksteady riddims freshly created for this project. The music carries the gamut of universal topics of life such as the trials and tribulations of love with songs like 'She’s Gone' and 'Gave You My Heart.' The track 'Give Me One Reason,' where Babylon has taken the resources of Africa under false pretenses -- 'Give me one good reason to trust you...the good book in one hand and a weapon in the other'-- is an example of a song that gives a common theme a new twist.

''Sulla Rotta Dei Venti'' (On the Route of the Winds) is the brand-new album of Italian ska-jazz maestros North East Ska*Jazz Orchestra (NESJO). A collection of eleven own-penned original tracks, written and composed between 2020 and 2023, that frames a new chapter in the ten-year career of the band. In this record, NESJO bravely explores other worlds through music, which, as we know, is always also an inner quest. It is at the same time an effort to place their own music at the centre of the time and space in which they live, even at the cost of going beyond the stylistic limits linked to the band's chosen musical genre. Although, these new 11 cuts are built around rhythms that are undeniably of Jamaican origin, melodies are tainted with music from other traditions and sometimes also feature pop elements. Somehow, in this new album, NESJO has chosen to let the jazz big-band out of the orchestra pit and to mix with the popular sound of the street. Through the tracks of the record, NESJO creates mixed ensembles with the use of instruments such as strings, accordion, flute, clarinet, horn, tuba… together with the band's regular branding of sax, trumpets and trombones. Another novelty of this work is that the non-instrumental tracks are sung in Italian by the three singers Freddy Frenzy, Michela Grena and Rosa Mussin. And the musical journey takes us to exotic but at the same time very close sounds in 21st century Europe: Balkan (“Piazza Della Liberta”, “CiganSka #1”), Arabic (“Petrolio”), African (“Nimi Muzima”), Italian (“Roma Tokyo Paris”), and ska (“Donna Di Chi”) and a sophisticated ska-jazz suite (“Sulla Rotta Dei Venti”). The opening words of the first track of the album give us a glimpse of the feeling of vindication, brotherhood and hope contained in this set of songs: "Where is the empathy for those in difficulty / in the streets of Trieste that shout with vitality / indifference hearts of stone / dense black Balkan agony".

Must have für Roots und Dubfans. Social Living eine der größten Roots-LPs, hier mit Living Dub Vol. 1 einer der besten Dub-LPs ever als Bonus. Supersound Inkl.