Roots Archives Forum

of course there was philip levi, peter king, rusty, sandy, and more. no such sounds now, just talk of murders and gold rings

and the above is what most reggae is seemingly becoming, i cant listen to capleton due to the incessant roaring of the lyrics, its not for me

anyone recall peter king, with a fine track known as me neat me sweet, or papa benjie, with his great disc called fare dodger??

sean wrote: Now someone out there must know WHO was papa levi deriding on 84TION.. when he said
"theres only one mc with whom i have some aggravation
reminds me of the creeps who run the group IMAGINATION
he should give up the mike
and he should stick to masturbation"
At the time i felt he was chatting about Smiley..but Smiley i thought , was excellent.

Levi had an ongoing feud with Leslie Lyrics,documented on the live at DSYC LP'S part 2 and 3.

He was also involved in the biggest MC clash of the time with Daddy Willy of Young Lion,this was in 84 held in High Wycombe.Anyone that was there would never forget Willie gave Levi a good run for his money.

You can witness the history here
http://www.soundclash.org/soundtapes/saxon-end.html

Blessed

many many thanks its amazing you knew something on this issue

Spot on Donstrumental Levi slags off Leslie lyrics mercilessly for several minutes in Saxon -v- Ghettotone which was a clash at Lewisham Boys Club around 84/85.

There was a great bit at the end of the session where a crowd vote was taken between Phillip Levi & Leslie Lyrics. Levi won and was presented with the trophy and £100 cash by the promoter/producer.

Regards

Rob

Here is where they are...

http://www.myspace.com/saxonsound

Yes
The days of Daddy Sandy, Daddy Rusty, papa levi et al were superb.Great reggae, not many carry on that 80s style now in uk.

check it http://www.reggaerecord.com/en/catalog/ ... code=95067

hi people,

i am very glad that people who had the occasion to really feel that time can share their memories.as a sound systeme lover i have some tape and does anyone remember a clash between jamdown rockers and king tubby in 1982 where tippa who hold the mic for king tubby got completly mashed up by champion. and ifanyone know about jamdown rockers any information welcome.

blees

teddy