Sanchez - Come To Rule 7'' [1989 Exterminator Original Pressing]

Don't mess with Sanchez! The second (EXT002) 7'' release on Phillip Burrell's Exterminator label, his other label besides Vena. The label later dropped the "e" and went as Xterminator in the 90's. Crucial soundclash tune in a singjay style with classic Fattis production.

Watch Out!

Screwdriver - Dance Hall Full Up 7'' [1988 Kangal Original Pressing]

A roll call of who's who of late 80's dancehall stars...

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Danny Dread - Free Mandela 7'' [1986 Trinity Original Pressing]

With Apartheid still going strong into the 80's, the topic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, and President Botha were common dancehall themes as they embodied the oppression that Africans at home and abroad faced by colonial regimes. This tune produced by Trinity (aka Jr Brammer) takes a more militant stance, with lyrics about freeing South Africans with a M16 in one hand and bible in the other.

Braap Braap

Chaka Demus - Things Serious 7'' [1987 56 Hope Road Original Pressing]

Though on the same label, and with almost identical title as Suru Board's "Serious Thing," this 7'' is quite different but still a tuff tune. Most people think of post "Murder She Wrote" when talking about Chaka, but in the mid 80's he was releasing grittier dancehall material. Same as Pliers for that matter, but when they teamed up and signed on Island Records, they began to release a lot more pop oriented music. Unfortunately, that is what both of them are mainly remembered for, though they both had a string of big hits in JA during the 80's. For the record though, "Murder She Wrote" (the one on Bam Bam riddim) is tuff!

Biim Biim!

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Conroy Smith - Can't You See 7'' [1989 Parish Original Pressing]

Ok last of my recent uploads, here's another special song for you digikal fans out there. Many thanks for supporting as well everyone! This tune is on a crucial riddim by Edgar Whyte that sounds very reminiscent of Everton Chambers' Inexperienced Lover that I posted on here earlier. Wicked instrumental on top of superb singing (almost chanting) by Conroy as usual. Praise up Jah Jah!

Bless I

Also, sorry for some of the record's photos being decreased quality than usual. Lost my camera charger, so have been having to take pics with my shitty camera phone for now!

Phantis Thriller - You Need A Friend 7'' [1987 Sunset Original Pressing]

Whoa! Another big time chune! This one's by the fairly unknown deejay Phantis, over a ruff Revolution riddim that has a horn section. WTF right?! I've heard many cuts on this riddim by Harry J, but none with the horns. Def worth checking out-

 

 

 Crucial Heat Wave

Banana Man - Ooh La La La 7'' [199x Supa Jay 7'' Original Pressing]

This 7'' is so baaaaad I almost didn't wanna share it with y'all just to keep it in obscurity! Haha just kidding... but seriously, this remake of the Fugees classic is pure sound killing madness. What more can I say about this one? Seriously, do yourself a favor and download this now!

Lick Shot Posse