Jamaican 50th Independence Musical Countdown!
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2004
Capelton is another modern ‘conscious’ vocalist I have a problem with because of the regular homophobic content in tunes both old and new. Capelton started off in the early 90s as a straight-ahead slack deejay, before moving on to his militant brand of slew dem Rasta material later in the decade, and I guess its fair to say some part of that roughneck attitude never left him.
With their raw voices Capelton, much like fellow Bobo Shanti Sizzla, both bring a kind of orthodox righteous zeal to their lyrics, no doubt in some relation to the extreme social conditions – extremism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Sizzla has his own catalogue of controversies too beyond homophobia, most recently for happily playing at Mugabe’s birthday celebrations in Zimbabwe.
Sizzla and Capelton also have in common an incredible output and work rate, which means a fair few dud tracks in their lengthy back catalogues, but despite all the negatives, on their day they have to be two of the most captivating and exciting vocalists of recent years. Some picks from 2004
Capleton - I see them Quaking
Capleton - That Day Will Come
Sizzla – Life
Sizzla - Bad Mind And Corrupt
Got to love Sizzla’s take on Bob Dylans subterranean homesick blues
Capelton is another modern ‘conscious’ vocalist I have a problem with because of the regular homophobic content in tunes both old and new. Capelton started off in the early 90s as a straight-ahead slack deejay, before moving on to his militant brand of slew dem Rasta material later in the decade, and I guess its fair to say some part of that roughneck attitude never left him.
With their raw voices Capelton, much like fellow Bobo Shanti Sizzla, both bring a kind of orthodox righteous zeal to their lyrics, no doubt in some relation to the extreme social conditions – extremism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Sizzla has his own catalogue of controversies too beyond homophobia, most recently for happily playing at Mugabe’s birthday celebrations in Zimbabwe.
Sizzla and Capelton also have in common an incredible output and work rate, which means a fair few dud tracks in their lengthy back catalogues, but despite all the negatives, on their day they have to be two of the most captivating and exciting vocalists of recent years. Some picks from 2004
Capleton - I see them Quaking
Capleton - That Day Will Come
Sizzla – Life
Sizzla - Bad Mind And Corrupt
Got to love Sizzla’s take on Bob Dylans subterranean homesick blues
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Big tune of the year if not the decade, Jam Rock - here's a live version for a bit of variety
on the same riddim as Capeltons See Them Quaking
and in the UK the combination of Peckings and Bitty on form here
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on the same riddim as Capeltons See Them Quaking
and in the UK the combination of Peckings and Bitty on form here
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2005
Thought I should throw in an autotuned one – autotune everywhere around this time, and usually pretty annoying but it really suits this sticky cut
Marlon Asher - Ganja Farmer
On the Truth and Rights riddim this became an anthem
Richie Spice Youths A So Cold
One of the biggest tunes of the year has to be Baby Cham’s Ghetto Story
…which inspired this UK response from YT
YT - England Story (though I think this was 2006? never mind that)
and since we’re back in the UK, the Bush Chemists put out some great material around this time …love this:
The Bush Chemists - Raw Raw Dub
Thought I should throw in an autotuned one – autotune everywhere around this time, and usually pretty annoying but it really suits this sticky cut
Marlon Asher - Ganja Farmer
On the Truth and Rights riddim this became an anthem
Richie Spice Youths A So Cold
One of the biggest tunes of the year has to be Baby Cham’s Ghetto Story
…which inspired this UK response from YT
YT - England Story (though I think this was 2006? never mind that)
and since we’re back in the UK, the Bush Chemists put out some great material around this time …love this:
The Bush Chemists - Raw Raw Dub
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Quick catch up from the weekend, three completely different styles.
2003
Monster UK Dub hit from Jah Warrior:
Rainbow Circle Throne - Jah Mason
A beautiful song from linen, big people music at it's very best:
Counting Hours - Terry Linen
Just One Of Those Days - Sizzla
2003
Monster UK Dub hit from Jah Warrior:
Rainbow Circle Throne - Jah Mason
A beautiful song from linen, big people music at it's very best:
Counting Hours - Terry Linen
Just One Of Those Days - Sizzla
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Yeah love this, my favourite Bitty+ Peckings.
hes playing Jazz Caff tomorrow btw http://venues.meanfiddler.com/jazz-cafe/full-listings/featured-gigs/7042
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2006
Back in the dancehall things are heating up, for the lady's the kneck-breaking Dutty Wine is the dance craze of the year, as captured on Tony Matterhorn's track
Whilst for the gents Ding Dong gets it just right with Badman Forward, Badman Pull - here's a clip of it blowing up a street party
but for me Ding Dong's version was just eclipsed by Elephant Man's version over the Global Riddim - never fails to get me hyped
Learn the dances here!
Back in the dancehall things are heating up, for the lady's the kneck-breaking Dutty Wine is the dance craze of the year, as captured on Tony Matterhorn's track
Whilst for the gents Ding Dong gets it just right with Badman Forward, Badman Pull - here's a clip of it blowing up a street party
but for me Ding Dong's version was just eclipsed by Elephant Man's version over the Global Riddim - never fails to get me hyped
Learn the dances here!
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Two massive tunes from European producers. Ryan 'Twilight Circus' Moore is a Canadian who was working in Holland when he made this, bringing great musical experience to traditional style production values and using Jamaican veterans, the second is from Sweden where digital reggae has a massive following, big tune.
We Can Make It Work - Lutan Fyah
Answer - Lancy Rankin
We Can Make It Work - Lutan Fyah
Answer - Lancy Rankin
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From 2005 roots in Jamaica moved towards reviving what became known as the One Drop sound, and Greensleeves capitalised on it with a new annual round up on CD.
One drop rhythm is a drumset playing style of reggae, popularized by Carlton Barrett, long-time drummer of Bob Marley and the Wailers, created by Winston Grennan, in which the backbeat is characterized by the dominant snare drum stroke (usually a click produced by hitting a rimshot) and bass drum both sounding on the third beat of every measure in 4/8 time (counting in 4/4 time, the drummer would leave beats one and three open), while beat one is left empty. Thus, the expected hit on beat one is "dropped," creating the one-drop effect. A good example of this drum beat is Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "One Drop", which talks about this rhythm.
Couple of big hits already mentioned above, and exemplified by the Drop Leaf rhythm, here's another couple:
Handcart Bwoy - Perfect
What Will It Take - Jah Cure
One drop rhythm is a drumset playing style of reggae, popularized by Carlton Barrett, long-time drummer of Bob Marley and the Wailers, created by Winston Grennan, in which the backbeat is characterized by the dominant snare drum stroke (usually a click produced by hitting a rimshot) and bass drum both sounding on the third beat of every measure in 4/8 time (counting in 4/4 time, the drummer would leave beats one and three open), while beat one is left empty. Thus, the expected hit on beat one is "dropped," creating the one-drop effect. A good example of this drum beat is Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "One Drop", which talks about this rhythm.
Couple of big hits already mentioned above, and exemplified by the Drop Leaf rhythm, here's another couple:
Handcart Bwoy - Perfect
What Will It Take - Jah Cure
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wonder if it's possible to get one of those vests from somewhere. i'd love to sport one of em. dancehall aerobics, yay!
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aha! I always thought he was dutch native
love this one...remember you playing this on your show earlier this year iirc
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