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Double 12" Spin #41 =Desi Roots & Bunny Lie Lie=

A. Desi Roots - Go Deh Right B. Revolutionaries - Go Deh Dub Label: Hawkeye - HE001 For this Double 12” Spin, we turn our attention to two artists whose impact transcends the size of their discographies. While their output may be limited, and their mainstream recognition modest, their work is undeniably excellent. They represent the often-overlooked musicians who deserve greater appreciation. Our opening 12" single features Desi Roots, born Desmond Young in Kingston. While detailed information is scarce, his musical career reveals significant involvement in the Jamaican music scene. He contributed to the legendary Now Generation band, helmed by brothers Mikey and Geoffrey Chung and was a regular on the hotel circuitthe band The Caribs. His vocal talents were sought after by reggae heavyweights Inner Circle, Johnny Osbourne, and Sly Dunbar, solidifying his status as a highly regarded background vocalist. Desi Roots launched his professional career in the late 1970s, collaborating with Inner Circle's Lewis brothers and Dennis Brown. He then released a string of acclaimed singles on Roy Allen-Forbes' Hawkeye label, culminating in his debut album, Doing It Right. Co-produced by himself and Allen-Forbes, this album, recorded at Kingston's premier studios like Channel One, Joe Gibbs, and Harry J's, quickly earned classic status among reggae aficionados. Featuring top session musicians, including members of The Revolutionaries, the album includes notable tracks like Go Deh Right and the evocative Weed Fields. A number of releases followed, culminating in the 1982 launch of the album Children In Exile. This work was also a co-production with Ray Allen-Forbes of Hawkeye Records and was recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studios. After this period, Desi Roots became relatively inactive. He later became the president of the Jamaica Federation of Musicians, which is now referred to as the Jamaica Federation of Musicians & Affiliates Union (JFMAU). At this time, there is limited information regarding his current status or residence. Several years ago, Gaffa Blue from the UK released five 12" singles by Desi on the Hawkeye label, including the classic roots reggae single Go Deh Right, the aforemnetioned Weed Fields and Nature Boy. Our 12" single includes the extended version of Go Deh Right, along with a dub version on the flip side. A. Bunny Lie Lie - Natty Youth Man B. Bunny Lie Lie - What You Gonna Do When Jah Jah Come Label: Thompson and Koos Records - TK003 Bunny Lie Lie (also seen as Lye Lye), the artist featured on our second 12" single, is an artist about whom little is definitively known. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, his interest in music developed during his youth. His recording career began in 1977 with Take It Easy Girl, released on the independent Buke Star label and produced by Carlton Lewis. He then recorded several tracks for Joe Gibbs, with Got To Be Sure achieving modest success. His 1980 release, Who Cork The Dance/Do The Thing, a collaboration with Lee van Cliff and produced by Al Campbell, became a popular track, largely due to its use of the recognizable My Conversation riddim. Bunny's work for producer Linval Thompson spans essential roots recordings, including the hard-hitting Mr. C.I.D. (erroneously credited to Barry Brown), the classic 'Babylonian,' and the recently re-released 12" single Living As A Brother. The 1980 album Musical Pressure, produced by Lord Koos, a well-established UK sound system operator and record label owner who maintained a close working relationship with Ossie Hibbert and Linval Thompson, further demonstrates his contribution. Notably, this album was also distributed in Canada under the title Give Me Love by S&W Soul King Records. In 1981, he established himself in the UK, where his 1983 album Midnight Loving was released under the auspices of Rusty International, who also served as producer. The hit single Mr. Dynamite, a collab with Lee van Cleef, further cemented his presence. Yet, the seismic shift towards digital riddims in the mid-1980s created a noticeable lull in his career, with only a handful of singles surfacing. He returned to recording in the new millennium, releasing some albums. His current status, however, remains unclear. The 12" single Natty Youth Man, a track included on the Give Me Love album, is a collaborative production effort between one C. Wood and Lord Koos, released on Lord Koos' label in partnership with Linval Thompson. The B-side delivers the exceptional roots song What You Gonna Do When Jah Jah Comes. [All tracks were ripped straight from vinyl using SoundForge. They’re in high-quality WAV format (24-bit/96kHz). I used a Technics SL-1210MK2 turntable with an Ortofon cartridge.] © 2025 Teacher@ReggaeVibes