For those old school Reggae lovers (maximum respect!), represented absolutely the most here at Roots Archives, it's a kinda shame to miss and ignore the 'vibes' and top-notch productions of the music created from the '90ties onwards - don't complain on the music, and the 'Reggae Revolution'(as per credezcrew24) is happening all the time, it's an ongoing thing.
One Love, Irie, Respect
I'm with you, brother (as most people here probably know already! )
I only own 3 and one of these i just got this week its the Rupie Edwards-Let there be Version set the others are the two put out by B&F.
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Not really the type of one rhythm albums most of you are on about but most of the music released on the albums i thing most of you are about is just to late in the Reggae timeline for my tastes.
the war album featuring BMW, let there be version, and some more up to date, peanut vendor/bongo nya, real life, and joy ride, (what kind of world)down by the river.
Ripe Cherry - a Digital-B relick of Cherry Oh Baby. Starts and ends with Eric Donaldson - first reprising the classic tune then relating his life and works on Nah Cumbolo. Also Chaka D, Lucan Scissors and a couple more in fine style.
Music Works Showcase '88 has some nice cuts on the Rumours riddim (but no Gregory). Instrumentals planted in the middle of each side.
If it's a riddim you love, then it works. Interesting to hear different takes and the slight variations in production on (some) one-riddim sets.
Personally, as already listed; 'Joyride' (And 'More Joyride'), Fisherman Style, the Digital-B cut of 'You Don't Care' 'Down By The River' and 'The Score Of Love' (Uncle T).
They are more of a DJ's thing aren't they !
You know, so you have a track on a riddim and can drop it anytime , but as for listening at home..HHHHmmmmmmm?
Rootsman wrote:Version has always been the essence of reggae.
its certainly always been a part of the fabric but "essence"? maybe dance hall, counter action and version ...
naw fight version business still, just supporting variety. endlessly re-interpreting riddims, however creative, is a limitation. break some new ground if/when the $$$ flow.
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