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DKR 304EP
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$9.00
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RELEASE DATE: 2/7/2025
"From the infamous 1980 production run of Sly & Robbie and their Taxi label. Keen followers of the dubplate runnings of yore know that in '80 going into '81, the spare, piledriver sound of Taxi drum and bass at Channel 1 was one of the, if not THE ruling sound on dubplate. Some tunes, like 'Heart Made of Stone' and several Black Uhuru tunes were eventually released on wax and became hits. Others, like 'Warrior' and 'Rocks and Mountains,' never got that far, only unearthed after decades of infamy as dubplates. So to kick off the return to this sound, here's one that was never released and very few ever had the privilege of playing, even on steel. 'Don't You Cry' by the Viceroys is raw, haunting roots with a monster drum and bass workout of a version. Straight from the dub room at 29 Maxfield Avenue to your living room, another DKR special delivery."
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DKR 246EP
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RELEASE DATE: 2/7/2025
"Killer tune produced by Sly & Robbie at Channel 1 in the early '80s. Never released at the time, but it was played by some sounds on dubplate and has become hunted by steel seekers ever since. Great lyrics and the early Taxi trademark spare, heavy mix elevates this tune to something more. Warning for the punters, this is mastered from dubplate -- loud and raw."
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BSR 834LP
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"The Viceroys were a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in the late 1960s. They were one of the numerous vocal trios that emerged during the rocksteady and early reggae eras in Jamaica. The group's lineup consisted of Wesley Tinglin, Neville Ingram, and Daniel Bernard. They gained popularity with their harmonious vocal style and catchy melodies. One of their most famous songs is 'Heart Made of Stone,' which became a hit in Jamaica and internationally. They worked with various producers, including Derrick Morgan, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry, recording songs that reflected the social and political issues of the time. While the original lineup of the Viceroys disbanded in the 1970s, Wesley Tinglin continued to perform under the Viceroys name with different members. Their music continues to be celebrated among reggae enthusiasts for its soulful harmonies and uplifting messages."
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BSR 834CD
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"The Viceroys were a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in the late 1960s. They were one of the numerous vocal trios that emerged during the rocksteady and early reggae eras in Jamaica. The group's lineup consisted of Wesley Tinglin, Neville Ingram, and Daniel Bernard. They gained popularity with their harmonious vocal style and catchy melodies. One of their most famous songs is 'Heart Made of Stone,' which became a hit in Jamaica and internationally. They worked with various producers, including Derrick Morgan, Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd, and Lee 'Scratch' Perry, recording songs that reflected the social and political issues of the time. While the original lineup of the Viceroys disbanded in the 1970s, Wesley Tinglin continued to perform under the Viceroys name with different members. Their music continues to be celebrated among reggae enthusiasts for its soulful harmonies and uplifting messages."
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KSCD 010CD
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"The Viceroys are another of Jamaica's vocal groups that deserve a wider audience. Built around lead vocalist/songwriter Wesley Tinglin, they worked through the rocksteady period but found their feet in '70s roots. They began their career working at Studio One around 1966, and released their recordings under The Voiceroys monicker, and produced such hits as 'Love & Unity' (1967), 'Fat Fish' (1968), and one of their most well known tracks, 'Ya Ho' (1968). The set here represents the roots feel they undertook in the early '70s and features some fantastic numbers that have sadly been overlooked over time. The tracks 'Sometimes' and 'Depression' show an honesty in their lyrics that is both profound and real, whilst 'Live Come See,' 'Baldhead,' and 'See Dem A Come Deh' sound as great today as they must have done in those dread '70s. The band even touch on a Motown sound for their 'Railroad Man' cut. The album also includes two versions of 'Sometimes,' a Channel One version with a great horn line and a version recorded at Randy's Studio 17 without the horn line but with a heavier skank feel."
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KSLP 010LP
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