Double 12" Spin #62 -Little Roy, Ian Rock & Anicia & Winston Hussey/Tony Tuff- скачать в хорошем качестве

Double 12" Spin #62 -Little Roy, Ian Rock & Anicia & Winston Hussey/Tony Tuff-

This Double 12" Spin features Little Roy’s 'Long Time Rock Steady', Winston Hussey’s 'Joe Grine' and Tony Tuff’s 'Nobody Like You' — three timeless tracks bridging roots, rocksteady and rub-a-dub. A. Little Roy & Ian Rock & Anicia – Long Time Rock Steady B. Unknown - East Dub Wise/Dubbing Me Softly Label: Selection Exclusive Little Roy, born Earl Lowe in 1953 in Whitfield Town, Kingston, Jamaica, is still alive and remains a true veteran of reggae. He began his musical career at the age of 12 in the 1960s and was one of the first artists to use the word “reggae” in a song title, thanks to producer Prince Buster, who also gave him the stage name Little Roy. His first major hit was 'Bongo Nyah' in 1969, produced by Lloyd Daley. That track was groundbreaking: it was the first commercially successful song in Jamaica to explicitly address the Rastafari faith. In the years that followed, he collaborated with major names like Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Wailers, Dennis Brown, and Leroy Sibbles, releasing socially conscious and spiritual music deeply rooted in Rastafari philosophy. In the 1970s, Little Roy founded his own label, Tafari Records, and later Earth Records. He eventually moved to the United States but remained active in music—also throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including collaborations with the British label On-U Sound and performances across Europe. Ian Rock was a reggae vocal group consisting of Ewan Gardner and Anthony "Rocky" Ellis. The name Ian Rock was sometimes stylized as Little Ian Rock, especially when Little Roy was involved in the project. The group only released a handful of singles in the 1970s and 1980s. Unfortunately, little concrete information is available about Anicia. The track 'Long Time Rock Steady' is an ode to the classic rocksteady vibe, featuring a warm riddim that appears to be based on the 'Love Me Girl' riddim. The B-side doesn’t contain the usual “version,” but instead offers two instrumental/dub tracks with a jazzy feel. A. Winston Hussey - Joe Grine B. Tony Tuff - Nobody Like Me Label: Live & Learn Records Winston Hussey is a Jamaican singer who has been active in the reggae scene since the late 1970s. His work blends roots consciousness with smooth melodies. From the early 1980s on, he recorded at the legendary Channel One studio in Kingston, collaborating with engineer Soljie Hamilton and the Roots Radics. Albums from that era include 'The Girl I Adore' and 'Yuh Face Look Good', released on labels such as Live & Learn and Power House. His most well-known album, 'Ghettoman Problem', appeared in 1985, in which Hussey addresses social inequality and daily struggles. His fourth album, 'Love & Reality', appeared in 1991. Although he never reached the international status of some of his contemporaries, Winston Hussey remained a respected figure in the Jamaican music world. His voice can be heard on dozens of singles from the 1980s and 1990s, including 'Teardrops', 'Joe Grine', 'Bubble Gum', and 'Settle Every Posse'. In 2009 he won the Jamaica Festival Song Competition with 'Take Back Jamaica', an ode to the values, pride, and sense of community he knew as a child. His song 'Joe Grine' was released in the early 1980s. The title refers to the Jamaican slang term “Joe Grine,” meaning a man who secretly has a relationship with someone’s partner. Some sources credit as producer Henry “Junjo” Lawes, while others mention Delroy Wright of the Live & Learn label. The track was likely originally recorded at Channel One with the Roots Radics, under the direction of Junjo Lawes, who at the time was working with artists like Barrington Levy and Tony Tuff. Tony Tuff (real name Winston Anthony Morris, 1955–2024) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter who played a key role in bridging the gap between the roots reggae of the 1970s and the emerging rub-a-dub and dancehall styles of the early 1980s. He began his musical career in the late 1960s as a member of The African Brothers, alongside Sugar Minott and Derrick “Bubbles” Howard. After the trio disbanded in the mid-1970s, Tuff pursued a solo career and collaborated with some of the era’s most influential producers, including Sugar Minott, Niney the Observer, Alvin Ranglin and Henry “Junjo” Lawes. Under the Volcano label helmed by Henry “Junjo” Lawes, Tony Tuff scored some of his most memorable hits, including 'Water Pumpee', 'Come Fe Mash It', and the featured 'Nobody Like You'. With his smooth, melodic vocals and uplifting energy, he became a cherished figure in Jamaica’s reggae landscape. Though his recording pace slowed during the 1990s, Tuff remained active, releasing albums like 'Hit & Run' (2001) and 'How Long' (2006). He continued to perform across Europe, Canada, and the U.S., sustaining a loyal international following. Tony Tuff passed away on April 20, 2024, at Kingston Public Hospital, aged 69. [Vinyl transfer to 24-bit/96kHz WAV using Technics SL-1210MK2, Ortofon cartridge, and SoundForge] © 2025 Teacher@ReggaeVibes