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Sunday, February 27, 2011

King Kong - He Was A Friend (Tribute To Tenor Saw) 7'' [1989 Jah All Mighty Original Pressing]

To finish off this first intial round of new posts, I figured I'd share a rare piece of dancehall history. I have seen the Conscious Music 12'' version repressed by both Dugout (UK) and Digikiller (US) Records, but have never seen this track offered on a 7'' format, let alone a different label as well. While the track is identical to the other label's, it is probably a much more limited press. The song was probably written not long after Saw's 1988 shady death. From what I've heard, he was rundown by a hitman in Texas for owing drug money. Either way it was a huge loss for the dancehall scene, though his music and style has become ridiculously influencial over the years.

Big Up all the Finish Your Forty and Loud Sound Posse crews!!
Much love to all my dead homies that didn't make it this far!!


Pour Out Some Liquor

2 comments:

  1. Hey man! this s a big BIG tune! and is also deserved cause Tenor Saw is a one of greateast! Man, appears that in wikipedia, with references, that Tenor Saw was killed by a speeding car in Houston, Texas? and about drugs money? what acctualy happened?

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  2. I dont know exactly, but from what Ive read it seems that he was getting mixed up with the wrong people and ended up paying for it. im sure if you research it you can find some more info.

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