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

Mr. Drug Abuser...You Are...A Loser

"Norcotics" (TB Sharp, LP, '88)
Peanie Peanie riddim cut by Papa Levi on this obscure UK pressing. Pretty humourous song, "like the sulfur pon a match stick, yuh body bun out quick quick quick." LL Cool J (reffered to as, LJ Cool J!!) and Slick Rick gets a mention here. If this song alone is not a good reason to get this LP, then you should check out the Sanchez track "Kill A Sound" also. listen

Creator Of The Sun, Moon & Stars

Creator (SMJ Productions 12", 1986)
Another fine tune from Nitty Gritty's catalog. Not very well known, but in my opinion it ranks in his top 5 tunes. A deep and lyrical tune. "He (The Creator) give us everything, but some man want everything." He gave us Food, Clothes & Shelter, but some people get greedy and exploit others. listen

Dem A Fight Fight, But Dem Can't Ketch I & I

"Easy Mover" (Vena, LP, 1987)
Absolutely essential LP if you are 80s Digital and Frankie Paul fan. Produced by Fatis, the LP features some of the best Vena riddim tracks. Ones to check for are, "Keep On Running" "Call On Jah" "Dem A Fight Fight Fight" & "Midas Touch." An original press copy of the LP is not too hard to find and usually sells for cheap on ebay. listen

Living Inna Concrete Jungle, Too Much Trouble..

"Too Much Trouble" (Fatman, LP, '83)
Crucial Leroy Smart vocals on top of an electric guitar driven Prince Jammys dub (Next Cut King Everald - Don't Remember Me). Its surprising that such a killer tune by a well-known artist and producer is so obscure. Recorded almost 30 years ago, the message here is still strong and relevant. listen

Flash Reggae Music You Can't Refuse

"Entertainer" (Mini Bus Record, Late 80s)
This record is a total enigma. It is not credited to any artist and all production, engineering and studio credits are scratched out. Unfortunately, there is no version on the flip. Popularized by its appearance on the Computer Style 3 mix, the tune is super-slick digital firebomb. listen

Babylon Pon The Corner Making My Life A Misery

"Mr. Officer "(Tono's, '85)
Heavy mid 80's tune from the underrecorded Wayne Blackstock. "Please Mr. Officer leave I alone, me just a hustle and a mek couple Pound." Pure felonious vibes. Better than 5 Stars. Rated the amount of stars as on the Tono's 12" sleeve. If you know anymore tunes by this artist, please post in the comments. listen

A Conscious Dread is a Militant Youth

Righteous Rasta (Kingjam '84)
Early B clears up some misconceptions about Rastafarianism here. Contrary to what his mama told him, rasta won't "cut off your head and put in a kerosene pan," and "the thing them smoke" would not make you turn a madman. The 10" is an alternate and much rarer version of the Midnight Rock 7". listen