Various – Studio One DJ Party (2xLP)
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Soul Jazz Records’ new Studio One DJ Party is the latest instalment from the mighty Studio One Records catalogue, a wicked new collection of the finest DJs and toasters ever to inhabit the world of reggae – seminal Jamaican artists including Prince Jazzbo, Dillinger, Dennis Alcapone, Michigan & Smiley, Lone Ranger as well as a host of lesser known artists and rare cuts from Studio One.
From the earliest days when Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd ran his Downbeat soundsystem up and down the length of Jamaica, DJs and toasters such as King Stitt and Count Machukie were always a part of the sound of Studio One, introducing new records and exciting audiences with catchphrase lines such as:
“No matter what the people say these sounds lead the way
It's the order of the day from your boss deejay” King Stitt
So when DJ emerged as a distinct reggae style at the start of the 1970s, Studio One was, as always, way ahead of their competitors. Legendary artists of the calibre of Dillinger, Dennis Alcapone and Prince Jazzbo all queued up to record for the equally legendary label.
At the end of the 1970s, as dancehall exploded onto the island, Clement Dodd was once again able to maintain Studio One’s position on the throne as the number one sound in the Jamaica, fighting off upstart competitors such as Channel One and Joe Gibbs who tried to replicate Studio One’s unique sound. During this period Clement Dodd released a series of stunning dancehall releases from young DJ/dancehall artists at the label including Lone Ranger and Michigan & Smiley.
This selection spans the early 70s up until the mid-1980s, from the earliest days of deejay toasting right up until digital dancehall, ground-breaking tracks over the finest selection of the ultimate Studio One rhythms and tracks. Who could ask for more?
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Artist: VariousLabel: Soul Jazz RecordsFormat: LPUnits: 2Country: UKGenre: Soul & FunkStyle: Dancehall, Roots Reggae
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A1 We A Don
A2 My Number
A3 Riddle I This
A4 It A Fi Bun
A5 Apprentice Dentist
B1 Dj Special
B2 Little Joe
B3 Ragga Muffin
B4 Universal Love
B5 Choice Of Music
C1 Rhyming Time
C2 Fire Coal Version
C3 Fountain On The Mountain
C4 Thank You Jah
D1 Raindrops
D2 Automatic Clapping
D3 El Paso
D4 Nanny Version Skank