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Rubadub Revolution (2cd)
'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. The double CD contains 3 previously unreleased bonus tracks. Includes extensive track notes by Diggory Kenrick and an extensive interview with Bunny Lee. TRACKS: 01. The Paragons - Know Yourself Mankind 02. Don Carlos & Papa Tullo - Lazer Beam (Nuff Stylee) Extended 03. Johnny Clarke - I Man Come Again 04. Papa Tullo - Every Half Is A Fraction 05. Cornell Campbell & Scientist - Bandulo Extended 06. Neville Brown & John Wayne - The Right Time (Boogie Down) Extended 07. The Paragons - A Place Called Zion 08. Pappa Tullo - Part Two 09. Simple Simon - Revolution Fighters 10. Trevor Castell - Too Popular (Previously Unreleased) 11. Cornell Campbell - Exterminator (Previously Unreleased) 12. Simple Simon - George William Gordon (Previously Unreleased) 13. Devon Edwards - Babylon No Badda Haul And Pull Me (Previously Unreleased) 14. Cornell Campbell & Errol Scorcher - People Cruel Extended 15. Devon Edwards - Lay Down Flat 16. Professor - Lay Down Flat Version 17. Frankie Jones - Gun Fever 18. Donovan Phillips - Gun Fever Version 19. Don Carlos & Purpleman - Spread Out (Purpleman A Go Boom It Up) Extended 20. Badoo - Me And Janet (Previously Unreleased) 21. Simple Simon - Bawling (Previously Unreleased)