Since 50’s the sound systems that sprang up downtown Jamaica have been not only the place to spin 45 and dancing but also the most popular and important hub of great innovation for reggae music and Jamaican culture. Today the excitement of 45 era (not CDJ era) has faded into memory but fortunately countless live recordings remain. Many of them were sold as cassette tapes. Give many thanks and great respect to the original owners, who kindly released their treasures. So now, bigop all massive! URFD post vintage sound tape 70’s - early 2K. For all Jamaican reggae music and sound system lovers. Hope uno enjoy! ONE LOVE.

January 26, 2023

2001 - Jah Creation vs Killamanjaro (Jah Creation side)



SOUND: Jah Creation
VENUE: skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston
DATE: Feb.28 2001
ARTISTS: 
SELECTOR: Gold Finger(?)
MC: Bad Rasta, I spy(?)


NOTE:
Despite Jah Creation is not well known, has been documented many sound clash on tapes, vs: Jaro, Odyssey, Ricky Trooper, Addies and Stone Love. This time, Jah Creation bravely take on Kingston's hometown hero, Jaro (Freddie Krueger era). Jah Creation was MoBay sound maybe (can listen on Bounty Killer dub "Montego Bay yuh know Jah Creation yuh total obey" )  Dub-fi-dub include many Rasta artists and Top DJ. The MC seems to follow Trooper style, nonetheless the hype is real deal. Must listen!



Jah Creation Dubplate Mix by Selecta Bad Ras 2020

 




January 19, 2023

1991 - Stone Love w/ DENNIS BROWN, SANCHEZ, COCOA TEA & S. MELODY




SOUND: Stone Love
VENUE: Kingston
DATE: 01-01-1991
ARTISTS: Dennis Brown, Sanchez, Cocoa Tea, Singing Melody
SELECTOR:  

NOTE:
This is Home T's birthday session, THE IMMORTAL SOUND with a top-a-top singers showcase. Sanchez/D. Brown/Cocoa Tea in combination style. Plus a nice jugglin' of 45's & dubplates by Stone love - wicked show. 


January 13, 2023

1981 - Gemini Disco - skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston




SOUND: Gemini Disco
VENUE: skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston
DATE: 1981
ARTISTS: Ringo, Little John, Rankin Toyan, Dicky Rankin, Johnny Osbourne, Robert French, George Knooks, Lee Van Cleef, Michael Palmer, General Plough, Buro Banton, Sister Nancy, Echo Minott
SELECTOR: Archie

NOTE:
Many DJs & singers are there inna rubadub stylee.  Johnny Osbourne sing "Ice Cream Love" live and direct. Nice session on ”Hi Fashion riddim. Prince jazzbo say “di life inna getto ain't easy”  and Robert french sing next. Lee van cliff toast ”gimmi di good sensimillia” and next Ringo ”coconut womam is callin out”. 


January 06, 2023

1979 - Soul To Soul - skateland, JA




SOUND: Soul To Soul
VENUE: skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston
DATE: Dec. 1979 (?)
ARTISTS: Lone Ranger
SELECTOR: Ronnie Taylor (?)

Pt.2 style
Far East (Barry Brown) "Far East"
You Can't Hide From Jah (The Heptones) "I Can't Hide"
General Penitentiary (Black Uhuru)
Hang On Natty (Sugar Minott) "Get In The Groove"
Vanity (Sugar Minott) "Vanity"
Every Little Thing (Sugar Minott) "Every Little Thing"
Words Of My Mouth (Al Campbell)
and more… 

NOTE:
In the late 70s, Lone Ranger start his DJ career on the East Kingston soundsystem, "Soul Express". After that, he move to the best quality sound "Soul to Soul" for several years. 
In 1979 "StereoPhonic" ruled with slackness, apart from "Ja Love" and "Stur Gav" and few other culture sounds. Most DJ rubadub inna slack style and Lone Ranger as well.