Nitty Gritty - Hog Inna Minty (Live Performance Video)

80s Dancehall Videos

Pirates Will Be "Delt" With

Upon first sight this looks like an innocuous 80's digital 7", but look a little closer at the copyright message, "Pirates will be delt with." With that in mind, I was still brave enough to drop the needle. The artist is "E.Q." and his voice is similar to that of Ini Kamoze. On a synth heavy, fast-paced digital riddim, the message here is pretty straight forward, if you have no dunza, then making love is somewhat of a challenge.

The Lion In the Jungle Jus A...GRRRRRR

This is one of those cases where cool label art signifies a great tune. How can a reggae 7" with a lion's head image on a label called "The Guiding Star" be bad? The tune starts off with a lion roaring over of a well known Augustus Pablo Dub. The message here is to fling all those nuclear weapons, guns and ammunition in the garbage and live peacefully. Record is likely a US or Canadian Press.

Oral Bras

Here is a cool label design. It incorporates the Hindu OM symbol and the spinning wheel from the Indian flag . I found this one interesting because it is a Jamaican press. Also, the "Can Jam" writing might be referring to a CDN & JA connection. The tune is not so great. It is not the type of quality you'd expect from an artist with the moniker "Oral Bras," and production from Sal's Export & Import.

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

Rock It Over Here

"Cool Down The Pace" (Jedi, '84)

Pad Anthony double sided killer 12" ("Rock it Over Here" real rock riddim flipside). Tough Myrie & Marshall productions. "Cool Down The Pace," on a heavy lick of Cuss Cuss, is the shining star on this one. The dub to the track is extremely heavy and well mixed. listen