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Rubadub Revolution (2lp)
'EARLY DANCEHALL PRODUCTIONS FROM BUNNY LEE' - Pressure Sounds' first foray into Mr. Lee's transformative rub a dub work from the late seventies to mid-eighties. Bunny "Striker" Lee was always attuned to even the slightest change in the musical landscape of Kingston. He quickly picked up on this shift in taste and knew he had to compete or be left behind. By 1980, Striker had gathered a stable of young artists around his core veterans like Cornell Campbell and Johnny Clarke to build riddims and tunes to speak to this new "dancehall" vibe. With a deep knowledge of classic songwriting, an ability to effectively communicate with musicians and an infusion of new talent, Striker Lee's new direction quickly hit gold. 'Rubadub Revolution' mines this often overlooked period with rarities like The Paragons' obscure 'A Place Called Zion', classic tunes such as Don Carlos' 'Pass Me The Lazer Beam' and extended 12" mixes featuring DJ cuts by Papa Tullo, Purpleman, Simple Simon and others that showcase the excitement, experimentation and raw energy of this transformative period of Jamaican music. Includes extensive track notes by Diggory Kenrick and an extensive interview with Bunny Lee. SIDE 1: 1. The Paragons - Know Yourself Mankind 2. Don Carlos & Papa Tullo - Lazer Beam (Nuff Stylee) Extended 3. Johnny Clarke - I Man Come Again 4. Papa Tullo - Every Half Is A Fraction SIDE 2: 1. Cornell Campbell & Scientist - Bandulo Extended 2. Neville Brown & John Wayne - The Right Time (Boogie Down) Extended 3. The Paragons - A Place Called Zion 4. Pappa Tullo - Part Two SIDE 3: 1. Simple Simon - Revolution Fighters 2. Trevor Castell - Too Popular (Previously Unreleased) 3. Cornell Campbell - Exterminator (Previously Unreleased) 4. Simple Simon - George William Gordon (Previously Unreleased) 5. Devon Edwards - Babylon No Badda Haul And Pull Me (Previously Unreleased) SIDE 4: 1. Cornell Campbell & Errol Scorcher - People Cruel Extended 2. Devon Edwards - Lay Down Flat 3. Professor - Lay Down Flat Version 4. Frankie Jones - Gun Fever 5. Donovan Phillips - Gun Fever Version