Little Girl I Don't Wanna See Your Face No More....

"Leave the Door" (Tonos 12", '84)
Amazing and highly underrated Patrick Andy cut that's the side b to Wayne Smith's - Dancing Machine. In my opinion, the Patrick Andy cut is just as good or even better than "Dancing Machine." "Leave the Door" is also on the Patrick Andy & Frankie Jones LP, "Two New Superstars," titled as "Little Girl." listen

Young Girllllllll

Chuck Turner - Young Girl (Presenting LP - Trump Jack '89)
One of my favorite Chuck Turner tunes. Mr. Turner does a really fine job of singing on this one. Released on the easy to find Presenting LP (only $20 @ DeadlyDragon), it's shocking that this tune is not popular as it should be. If you love that late 80's New York digital (Witty, Park Heights....) sound, then you will like this one. Listen (FFWD to 22:00 mark into the mix). Seriously, don't miss this one.

Part Time Loving A Tricky Girl

Suddenly

"Suddenly" (Kulcha Sound 7", 1987)
I've must have came across about 20 copies of the "Suddenly" 7" in the past decade, however, the copy I'm writing about is one that is on a different mix of the same riddim (swing easy). I've never seen this version of the 7" before. This alternate version is more bouncy and upbeat, the known version features the rugged Youth Promotion sound. listen

They Telling Me Rumours.....

"Rumours" (Classic Sounds 12", '86)
When I first heard this tune, I had a sudden flash back to my childhood playing Nintendo games, especially Super Mario's World & Zelda. The pulsating digital keys are reminiscent of the haunted castle level in Mario. The production style is unique and the vocals also sound great. The artist is Babsy Dixon. Another Candian Classic Sounds gem. listen

Settle Steady

"Settle Steady" (10 Roosevelt Ave 7", '86)
Maureen Pearson drops some lyrical gems here. Her vocals are laid back, smooth and effortless. "Woman like me, nuh fi handle me man, me no cheat me no thief, me no trick up me man..as him slip-n-slide, meh deh by him side." The tune is about mutual respect & understanding in a relationship. Another killer Harry J's revolution cut listen.

Love A Nuh Something Fe Ramp With

"Love A Nuh....." (Killer Watts Music, 12", '86)
By artist Desmond Scarlett, is a top notch digital release. Recorded in '86, the production is crisp, plush and ahead of it's time. New York based producers Phillip Smart & Rafael,who produced many killer tunes in the late 80s (eclipse, ruddys, etc..), aid in production here. listen

Teenage Lover Now A Teenage Loser

"Teenager Lover" (Youth Promotion, '86)
by Stevie Wonder is about the ills of teenage pregnancy. "She jus a teenage lover, but now she end up as a teenage loser." The sparse, dusty and gritty youth promotion sound provides a fitting backdrop for the lyrical content by Stevie. An alternate (different mix) version of this song is on the VA-Jah Children Invasion IV LP. listen