CLASSIC! Big big big classic tune. Originally recorded for Studio One back in 1969, "Satta Massagana" (Ahmaric for "give thanks") has become, in a way, a Rasta hymn.
This is the version from 1976 and is featured on the album of the same name.
This is a selection from the "Double Jeopardy" riddim. "Double Jeopardy" was actually co-produced by dancehall songstress Ce'Cile and Cordell "Scatta" Burrell (of "Coolie Dance" riddim fame) and was in the early numbers of Greensleeves riddim albums (lucky #13, in fact).
I remember Alozade as being an incarcerated deejay (waaay before Jah Cure). As a matter of fact, this guy had a whole riddim produced in support of him being released from prison way back in 1999 ("Bondage" riddim, a 1-drop riddim released as a "Riddim Driven" LP on VP Records.).
This was a stand-out track on a "Double Jeopardy" run I had on an old mix CD I copped from West Philly's Enforcer records back in the '02 (I can't remember who's mix it was for the life of me.......large up Billy Banton and the entire Enforcer crew!!!).
I'm taking this opportunity to announce t he launch of "Blood Clot Face's" sister blog, "nite cap selections."
"nite cap selections" is focused on Downtempo music. I use Downtempo as a general classification of music of all genre's that give a general sense of relaxation and happiness. Downtempo is also great vibes for the bedroom.
I chose the name "nite cap selections" after a few CD compilations I made under my DJ alias, "SilkeeSmoov", years ago when I was still working at Armand's Records in Philadelphia.
Mixes are also in the works for this project, so please feel free to check it out. I'm always open to feedback, so please email me with any suggestions. (doubleLp4@gmail.com)
I was listening to one ofBobby Konders' "'90s Hardcore Ragga Dancehall" mixes that he did for Greensleeves Records recently and stumbled upon this slept-on classic.
This was back when Merciless was one of the hottest deejays on the scene.
You guessed it. I got a theme going on here for Valentine's weekend. Here is another great cover of a classic American soul record.
"I Wanna Get Next To You" (click that title to hear the original version) was originally released in 1977 and performed by Rose Royce (of "Carwash" fame).
This 2009 1-drop version is by Courtney John. Definitely check out his album "Made In Jamaica". It's a really good record and it goes against my "there is no good new music out" stance. :D
I found this CD in my storage locker a few weeks ago and thought I'd share.
The CD is a split mix that Bo Bliz & I did back in the summer of 2002. I started off with a 30 minute dancehall demo and he finished off with a 30 minute hip-hop demo.
Looking back it was a pretty decent mix. This was way back when the Diwali riddim burst onto and took over the scene.
CLASSIC! Big big big classic tune. Originally recorded for Studio One back in 1969, "Satta Massagana" (Ahmaric for "give thanks") has become, in a way, a Rasta hymn.
Here's a selection from the late Notorious BIG's first LP, 1994's "Ready To Die". Featured on this track is Diana King.
Here's a throwback! Big big tune from Warrior King on the "Zion Gate" riddim circa 2001/'02.
Here's some rub-a-dub lover's 1-drop action for that love hangover from this past Valentine's weekend.
I was listening to one of Bobby Konders' "'90s Hardcore Ragga Dancehall" mixes that he did for Greensleeves Records recently and stumbled upon this slept-on classic.
You guessed it. I got a theme going on here for Valentine's weekend. Here is another great cover of a classic American soul record.
I found this CD in my storage locker a few weeks ago and thought I'd share.
More Valentine's Day vibes.
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