"Kingston 12" What does it mean?

[robtheselector]

I was listening to the Morwells song "Kingston 12 Tuffy" and wonder what it ment? I also heard Bob Marley sing "Kingston 12" on "Trenchtown Rock" track. I'm sure there are more lyics with the term "Kingston 12" and I was wondering what it ment?



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rob-I

[skizm]

Since Kingston 12 = Trench Town I assume that it means "Tough guy from Trench Town". Which reminds me of a tune by Prince Lincoln called 'Kingston 11'. What a beautiful piece of music!

[Bellyman]

Kingston is divided into postal areas. Kingston 12 being Trenchtown.

[robtheselector]

Thanks for the knowledge!



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[robtheselector]

Which reminds me of a tune by Prince Lincoln called 'Kingston 11'. What a beautiful piece of music!

"Kingston 11" is a great track!


http://www.roots-archives.com/release/2013

[skizm]

"Kingston 11" is a great track!

It is! The horns in the beginning alone makes the hair on my arms stand straight up! Wonderful wonderful tune.

[selecta bing]

Are there any other BIG UPS for area codes ??

[skizm]

Are there any other BIG UPS for area codes ??

Gregory Isaacs - Kingston 14, Denham Town
Alley Cat - Kingston 14
Bell's Group - Kingston 13
Pincher - Kingston 13
Skatalites - Kingston 11
Dub Syndicate - Kingston 14
Wailing Souls - Kingston 14

[Jolong]

Kingston 13 - Gregory Isaacs (... whe I grew with Jim Brown...)

[jumbo]

jammys has a label named after the waterhouse area code:
Kingston 11

trinity - kingston 2 rock
king edwards : kingston 11
u roys & the wailers: Kingston 12 shuffle