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.

August 07, 2023

1984 - Gemini Disco (vs Killamanjaro) Skateland Pt.2


 

SOUND: Gemini Disco
DATE: 1984
VENUE: skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston
ARTISTS: Alton Irie, Peter Metro, Kuru, Dickie Ranking, 
Eek A Mouse, Bubbler
SELECTOR: Charles “The Apache”

Pt.2 style tune
Sugar Minott : 
We can’t leave Gemini (special)  (“Shank I Sheck” riddim) 
Hang On Natty (“Get In The Groove/Up Park Camp” riddim) 
Cornell Campbell : 
I'll Never Let You Go (“Answer“ riddim) 
Wayne Smith : 
Run Up And Down (“Real Rock“ riddim) 
Eek A Mouse : 
Anarexol (special)(“Real Rock“ riddim)

riddim
“Taxi” riddim
“Hi Fashion” riddim
“Get In The Groove/Up Park Camp” riddim
“Heptones Gonna Fight” riddim
“Death in the arena” riddim
“Rougher Yet“ riddim


NOTE:
Apache drops some nice Sugar Minott specials including "We can’t leave Gemini"  over the "Shank I Shek" riddim. Sing Jay Kuru steps up to the mic giving the Skateland posse his unique style. We are then treated to a performance from Eek A Mouse who gets the crowd bawling when he steps up over the "Real Rock". The skateland crowd go wild and Apache has to pull it up numerous times.