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Prince Jammy
84,951 listeners
Prince Jammy (or King Jammy), began his career as a protege of dub legend King Tubby. For the first few years of his career, Jammy almost e… read morePrince Jammy (or King Jammy), began his career as a protege of dub legend King Tubby. For the first few years of his career, Jammy almost exclusively made dub. In the 1980s, he became one of the most influential producers of dancehall mu… read morePrince Jammy (or King Jammy), began his career as a protege of dub legend King Tubby. For the first few years of his career, Jammy almost exclusively made dub. In the 1980s, he became one of the most influential producers of dancehall music. His biggest hit was 1985's "Under Me Sleng Te… read more -
Sly & The Revolutionaries
59,651 listeners
Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim, The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbi… read moreSet up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim, The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass, created the new "rockers" style that would change the whole Jamai… read moreSet up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim, The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass, created the new "rockers" style that would change the whole Jamaican sound (from roots reggae to dub) and be imitated in all … read more -
Scientist
198,727 listeners
Scientist is a name of at least two acts: [1] A pseudonym of dub musician Hopeton Brown (aka Overton Brown), from Kingston, Jamaica). Bro… read moreScientist is a name of at least two acts: [1] A pseudonym of dub musician Hopeton Brown (aka Overton Brown), from Kingston, Jamaica). Brown burst onto the reggae scene in the early '70s with a reckless mixing style that seemed to … read moreScientist is a name of at least two acts: [1] A pseudonym of dub musician Hopeton Brown (aka Overton Brown), from Kingston, Jamaica). Brown burst onto the reggae scene in the early '70s with a reckless mixing style that seemed to outdo even King Tubby's wildest extravaganzas. He began… read more -
The Aggrovators
120,498 listeners
The Aggrovators were a Jamaican session band. The band was assembled by producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee and included at one time or … read moreThe Aggrovators were a Jamaican session band. The band was assembled by producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee and included at one time or another some of Jamaica's finest musicians: Carlton 'Santa' Davis, Carlton Barrett … read moreThe Aggrovators were a Jamaican session band. The band was assembled by producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee and included at one time or another some of Jamaica's finest musicians: Carlton 'Santa' Davis, Carlton Barrett (drums), Robbie Shakespeare, Aston 'Family man' Ba… read more -
King Tubby
291,765 listeners
King Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for … read moreKing Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for his influence on the development of dub in the 1960s and 1970s. Tubby's innovative studio wor… read moreKing Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, January 28, 1941 – February 6, 1989) was a Jamaican electronics and sound engineer, known primarily for his influence on the development of dub in the 1960s and 1970s. Tubby's innovative studio work, which saw him elevate the role of record producer to a cr… read more -
The Revolutionaries
68,537 listeners
The Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Cha… read moreThe Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim (following Skin, Flesh and Bones), The Revolutionaries wi… read moreThe Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim (following Skin, Flesh and Bones), The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass have c… read more -
Linval Thompson
181,017 listeners
Linval Thompson is a reggae and dub artist and producer. He started life writing his own music and was recognised to have great talent not only with songwriting but also singing. He worked at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ar… read moreLinval Thompson is a reggae and dub artist and producer. He started life writing his own music and was recognised to have great talent not only with songwriting but also singing. He worked at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studios and contributed to The Upsetters classic "Kun… read more -
Sly & Robbie
142,261 listeners
Sly & Robbie may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One staggering estimate is that they have played on or produced some… read moreSly & Robbie may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One staggering estimate is that they have played on or produced some 200,000 songs. Sly & Robbie are reggae's longest lasting production team. The rhythm sec… read moreSly & Robbie may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One staggering estimate is that they have played on or produced some 200,000 songs. Sly & Robbie are reggae's longest lasting production team. The rhythm section of drummer Lowell Dunbar (nicknamed Sly after Sly Stone… read more -
Niney The Observer
44,593 listeners
Born in 1951, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Winston "Niney" Holness, or "Niney the Observer," was one of the premiere Jamaican … read moreBorn in 1951, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Winston "Niney" Holness, or "Niney the Observer," was one of the premiere Jamaican producers of the 1970s. Under the tutelage of producer Bunny Lee, and later Lee "Scratch"… read moreBorn in 1951, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Winston "Niney" Holness, or "Niney the Observer," was one of the premiere Jamaican producers of the 1970s. Under the tutelage of producer Bunny Lee, and later Lee "Scratch" Perry, Niney crafted what would become his signature "… read more -
The Upsetters
316,915 listeners
There are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae produc… read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. 2) The Upsetters was the name of Little Richard's backing … read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. 2) The Upsetters was the name of Little Richard's backing band playing R&B and rock 'n' roll during the … read more