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I've been listening recently to some Prince Jazzbo, and I love that simple pure reggae and ragga sound. I'm kind of new to the scene though and keen to build a collection.. does anyone have any suggestions of artists I should try?

I appreciate any help you can give me!

a few suggestions :

Tappa Zukie - Man Ah Warrior (73)
I Roy - Crisus Time (76)
Trinity - Shanty Town Determination (77)
U Roy - Rasta Ambassador (77)
General Saint & Clint Eastwood - 2 bad DJs (81)
Various Artists - Trojan DJ Box Set
Various Artists - High Explosion DJ Sounds from 1970 to 1976

as for the post 1984 sound , i'm not a fan so i couldn't really help you

seb

all about big youth,

I SAY YOU LISTEN TO THE VICEROYS OR WAILING SOULS AT LEAST THATS WHAT I HEARD OF FIRST WHEN I STARTED TO LISTEN TO OTHER PEOPLE.

Various Artists - Battle of the DJs - pr: Dodd

has some good Jazzbo tracks and more.

peace

Hi em

Here are 5 very enjoyable (IMHO) all time classics.

U Roy : Version Galore (1971)
Prince Jazzbo : Choice Of Version (early 70s)
I Roy : Presenting (1973)
Dennis Alcapone : Forever Version (1971)
Big Youth : Screaming Target (1973)

cheers

You can get 2 great I Roy CDs at most shops - they are Presenting/Hell And Sorrow on Trojan(2 of his greatest LPs on 1 disc) and "Don't Check Me For No Lightweight Stuff" on Blood And Fire.

Another great album to check is Big Youth "Natty Universal Dread" 3 CD set on Blood And Fire, 50+ of his best recordings from the early days.

Studio 1 DJs on Soul Jazz is very good also.

Respect

Gordon

As far as Prince Jazzbo is concerned, the "Ital Corner" album (produced by Lee Perry) is one of my all time favourites. On the "Superape" album of the Upsetters, you will find a very convincing dubcut featuring Prince Jazzbo as well.

"If deejay was your trade" released by the Blood and Fire label, gives a nice overview of the period 75-79 with tracks by Tapper Zukie, I Roy, Jazzbo, Dr. Alimantado, Jah Stitch,...

and then there is the classy TROJAN DJ Box Set which collects some of the finest 70s toasting recordings...
BUT
check also..
Dennis Alcapone (all of them, all classics)
Dillinger - ready natty dready (studio one)
Dillinger - bionic dread (black swan/island)
Dr.Alimantado - best dressed chicken in town
Dr.Alimantado - sons of thunder (both on greensleeves)
plus everything availabele from
U Brown
Trinity
Jah Stitch
Ranking Joe
Shortie
Ranking Dread
Ranking Trevor
Jah Thomas (70s stuff)
Jah Lloyd/Jah Lion
...just for a start

listen all Big youth and U-roy