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Double 12" Spin #46 =Freddie McGregor/Little John & Moja/Rappa Robert=

A. Freddie McGregor - Rock This Session B. Little John - Man To man Is Unjust Label: RGM Productions – JFR1277 Enjoy a trip back to the 1980s with this edition, featuring Freddie McGregor, Little John, and the collaborative effort of Moja and Rappa Robert. From his start as a child star in the 1960s, Freddie McGregor built a long and influential career spanning ska, rocksteady, and roots reggae, which was significantly interrupted by a stroke in 2022. In the first half of the 1960s, Freddie started his recording career with Coxsone Dodd as part of The Clarendonians. He later teamed up with Ernest Wilson in Freddie and Fitzroy, also under Dodd's label. During the 1970s, McGregor's relationship with Dodd continued, expanding his role to include drumming alongside his vocal work. He also served as lead vocalist for Soul Syndicate and Generation Gap, and his 1975 adoption of Rastafari beliefs is reflected in his lyrical content. Starting with his 1977 debut, 'Mr. McGregor,' produced by Niney The Observer, Freddie McGregor's album discography grew significantly. His 1979 release, 'Bobby Bobylon,' a Studio One LP, became a classic and boosted the label's profile. Throughout the 1980s, he consistently released high-quality albums, including his acclaimed 'Big Ship' (1982), produced by Linval Thompson. Additionally, Coxsone Dodd compiled two albums of his Studio One 1970s singles. Freddie McGregor's distinct voice, immediately recognizable, allows him to seamlessly transition between powerful roots reggae and tender romantic ballads. While known for his interpretations of classic songs, he is also a gifted songwriter. Further showcasing his versatility, he established his own label, Big Ship, in 1989, where he produced his own work and that of other artists. The label's debut release, 'Sings Jamaican Classics,' was a success, leading to two subsequent volumes. The late 1990s saw a period of relative quiet for Freddie McGregor, but he returned strongly in the 2000s, with consistent album releases and worldwide performances. He also worked with his sons, Stephen "Di Genius" and Chino, both involved in music production, and Chino as a performer. In 2022, on November 26th, he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. A beloved figure in Jamaican reggae, Little John (John McMorris, born 1970) started his musical journey at the tender age of nine. His early singles, including '51 Storm,' 'What Is Katty,' and 'Robe,' showcased his natural talent, and his versatility with riddims quickly made him a dancehall favorite The first half of the 1980s saw Little John at his peak, with an impressive output of more than 15 albums produced by leading figures in the industry. His single releases were equally numerous. He also maintained a strong presence in the soundsystem world, working with such renowned names as Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion, Jammy's Super Power, Kilimanjaro, Gemini, and Henry “Junjo” Lawes' Volcano Hi Power. Little John expanded his career into production, launching his Romantic label, named after his Romantic Hi Fi sound system, to produce both his own work and that of other artists. A compilation of his label's productions from 1986 to 1990, titled 'In The Mood, Little John's Romantic Label 1986-1990,' has recently been released. A significant influence on his contemporaries, Little John's vocal style resonated with numerous singers and deejays. Though his output slowed in the 1990s, his enduring popularity, fueled by his personable nature and vocal prowess, keeps him performing, as evidenced by his 2024 Rebel Salute appearance. I used the 2024 reissue from Jah Fingers Music for this edition. Initially the disc was released by RGM Productions in 1985 and produced by Rallo Campbell and Witty. A. Moja-Rappa Robert - Uptown Rock (Ghetto Man Sounds) B. Moja - Uptown Rockers Label: Ethnic - ETH 2243 Information regarding our second 12-inch single is scarce. This excellent roots track features vocalist Moja (or possibly a group) alongside deejay Rappa Robert, likely released around 1982. It appeared on the UK-based Ethnic label, a reggae imprint with a limited discography, one of Larry Lawrence's labels active primarily in the 1970s and early 1980s. Moja's background remains largely unknown, with only a few early 1980s releases listed on Discogs. Fortunately, we have more information about Rappa Robert, also known as Musical Sniper. Born Robert Wilson in St. Ann, Jamaica, he was immersed in the Jamaican sound system culture. His most prolific period spanned the 1980s and well into the 1990s, during which he became known for his long-standing collaboration with Tippa Lee, resulting in several albums. Following their split, Tippa moved to the US, while Robert pursued a solo singing career and relocated to Canada, where he remains active, as shown by his 2023 single, 'Searching' [Vinyl transfer to 24-bit/96kHz WAV using Technics SL-1210MK2, Ortofon cartridge, and SoundForge] © 2025 Teacher@ReggaeVibes