Name: King At The Controls
Brand: King Jammy

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

vpcd1733

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-02-16

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

King Jammy

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

The legendary King Jammy, 85 to 89. Celebrating the heyday of reggae producer King Jammy, this compilation collects the sound system supremo's pioneering 'Under Mi Sleng Teng' rhythm as well as many of his other fruitful collaborations, notably with the veteran singers John Holt, Johnny Osbourne, Leroy Smart, and Dennis Brown. Jammy's wholesale adaptation of electronic sounds to reggae rhythms heralded the onset of the now-ubiquitous dancehall rhythm, as well as giving reggae a much needed musical shot in the arm - as can be heard on Osbourne's joyful 'Water Pumping,' and Admiral Bailey and Chaka Demus's reworking of the venerable 'One Scotch' toast. Jammy's version of 'If I Were a Carpenter' highlights and focuses Holt's inimitable voice, while Half Pint's bubbly 'Mr. Landlord' is a typical combination of social commentary and irresistible dance rhythms. This CD / DVD package includes a DVD chronicling his mid-80s era and the creation of Sleng Teng and Punany riddims. Included are present day interviews with King Jammy and many of the supporting cast that helped to create the legend.

King At The Controls

Music GB