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Sound System Rockers

'KINGSTON TOWN 1969-1975' - Discover the vibrant legacy of Jamaica's Sound Systems with the 'Sound System Rockers' compilation! These iconic setups, born in Kingston in the late 1940s, transformed the island's music scene, replacing big bands at local dances with electrifying DJ sets. As American R&B records made their way to Jamaica, DJs spun the hottest tunes, giving rise to a cultural phenomenon that filled the streets with music. By the 1950s, Sound Systems had evolved into powerful, wardrobe-sized speakers, becoming the heartbeat of Jamaican communities. Legendary producer Bunny `Striker' Lee recalls, "Sound Systems were like our radio station," bringing music to the masses in an era when radios were scarce. Now, you can relive the magic with a collection of Lovers, Ballads, and Roots classics that made these Sound Systems legendary. Turn up the volume and experience the soul of Jamaica - 'Sound System Rockers' is your ticket to the golden age of reggae!

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Format
LP - 1 disk
Release date
04-10-2024
Label
Item-nr
550803
EAN
5036848002031
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TRACKS

Disk 1

1. KEN BOOTHE - SATTA MASSA GANA
2. HORACE ANDY - GUIDING STAR
3. LEROY SMART - SHAME & PRIDE
4. DENNIS BROWN - STICK BY ME
5. CORNELL CAMPBELL - CAN'T GET ME OUT
6. JOHN HOLT - RIDING FOR A FALL
7. DELROY WILSON - ONCE UPON A TIME
8. GREGORY ISAACS - THE VILLAGE
9. JOHNNY CLARKE - RIDE ON GIRL
10. FREDDIE MCGREGOR - MIGHTY KING
11. LINVAL THOMPSON - WHIP THEM KING
12. BARRY BROWN - LEAD US JAH JAH
13. SLIM SMITH - EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE