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1 - El_Shiznit

[b] Abijah [/b]
Ever since he was a child, Abijah was surrounded by music (his father being a drummer.) He attended music school where he realized that music is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Soon after leaving Edna Manley School of Performing Arts in Kingston he started to tour, taking the stage name Quenchers and sang with many DJs. He then changed his stage name to Abijah, where he started a solo career doing very well in Jamaica with songs reaching number one in the charts.

[b] The Abyssinians [/b]
Starting in 1968, The Abyssinians are a trio of some of the best singers to come out of Jamaica. After one night of a creative burst by the lead singer, The Abyssinians had released the song Satta Massagana, which had only gained success two years later. Soon after its success, their hit song became a rastafarian theme song everywhere. The Abyssinians then released an album entitled Satta Massagana, which by many, is called the best reggae album to ever come out. After many ups and downs (new members joining and leaving) the band got together once more to release two dub albums and a roots album in 1998. The Abyssinians never left their roots and continued to chant about babylon, jah, and the rastafarian religion.

[b] The Aggrovators [/b]
The Aggrovators (like The Upsetters) where a band that came from the roots of Lee "Scratch" Perry's first studio where he had collaborated with Bunny Lee to make records. The line-ups always changed but stayed along the lines of band members; Robbie Shakespeare (bass), Carlton "Santa" Davis (drums), Earl "Chinna" Smith (lead guitar), Ansell Collins (piano), Bernard "Touter" Harvey (organ), Tony Chin (guitar), Bobby Ellis (trumpet), Vin Gordon (trombone), Tommy McCook (tenor saxophone) and Lennox Brown (alto saxophone.) Releasing some of the best dub tracks to ever hit the town, The Aggrovators made most of their hit dub songs with produced King Tubby.

[b] Alpha Blondy [/b]
Alpha Blondy was born in Sedou Kone in Dimbokoro, Ivory Coast (Africa) in 1953. Growing up listening to reggae Alpha Blondy put out at-least six reggae tune during his teen years. Being heavily influenced by Bob Marley, he converted to the rastafarian faith at a very early age. When reggae started becoming big in Africa (70's and 80's) Alpha Blondy suddenly became very popular there. Once the 80s started, he was already touring all over Africa and being recognized by other big reggae artists all over the world. After putting out many reggae albums, he travelled to Jamaica to do a song with The Wailers, which was a huge inspiration to Alpha Blondy and his band The Solar Systems. Alpha's success as the first reggae star in Africa is well deserved.

[b] Aston "Family Man" Barrett [/b]
Probably the most well known bassist to come out of reggae Aston Barrett AKA Family Man put out two Dub c-ds, which were quite successful but very underrated. He started out playing for the band called The Hippie Boys but was mostly known for playing with Bob Marley and The Wailers, Aston Barrett also collaborated with such artists as Lee "Scratch" Perry (playing with some of the artists he produced for), Alpha Blondy, and Burning Spear. He is now working on his solo dub career and playing as a session musician for other artists.

[b] Aswad [/b]
Aswad was formed in 1975 by six kids in West London. Aswad were the first English reggae group to sign to a major record label. Some consider Aswad to be one of the best reggae groups to come out of England releasing tracks like Back To Africa, Three Babylon etc. Aswad became very popular and have toured with such bands as Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Black Uhuru etc.

[b] Augustus Pablo [/b]
Augustus Pablo was mostly known for his producing but is also a very good solo artist. He became a Rastafarian in his early teen years and taught himself piano and played on the early Wailers tracks. Augustus Pablo collaborated with many artists and produced many albums. Most of his solo career consisted of dub albums (which he produced and made perfect). He also had a few songs which he sung on. His career ended after he died in Kingston at age 43.

[b] Bad Brains [/b]
Hardcore and reggae. When you think of one of those genres, the other usually would not come to mind. However, Bad Brains played both genres at the same point in their career. Along with rock, dub, punk, and anything else the band could handle. Although generally considered a hardcore band, none should ignore the reggae and dub accomplishments of Bad Brains. They have played dub/reggae from their early releases in 1982 to their most recent dub album, I & I Survived, released in 2002. And although they are widely accepted as one of the most influential hardcore bands of all time, I, along with others, can agree that their dub and reggae rivals their amazing hardcore reputation. Bad Brains is a perfect starting dub/reggae for those that are already into punk, rock, or hardcore. For more info, check out my profile, [url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301441[/url]
[i] By El_Shiznit [/i]

[b] Barrington Levy [/b]
Barrigton Levy is well known for being one of the originators of the dance-hall sound. He first started his career at age 14 when he performed in dance-halls and looking up to his biggest influence Dennis Brown. Soon after his success performing he put out an album which did very well in the market. After seeing his success grow and grow, he was signed to a big record label, where he met many other artists that imitated his style and starting the dance-hall revolution. He has now grown to be one of the most requested singers in the business and releasing hit singles one after another.

[b] Big Youth [/b]
Originally born Manley Augustus Buchanan, Big Youth was one of Jamaica’s most popular DJ’s (or toasters). After being a mechanic, Big Youth started DJing for Lord Tipperton's sound system. His debut single was a flop, and so were many of his next singles. He finally got a hit when he hooked up with Gussie Clarke and recorded “The Killer”. "The Killer" was followed by a string of other successful hits, and his debut album Screaming Target. Still alive, Big Youth is a major reggae icon in Jamaica.
[i] By Daniel! [/i]

[b] Black Uhuru [/b]
Black Uhuru was formed in Jamaica in 1974 by Euvin "Don Carlos" Spencer, Rudolph "Garth" Dennis, and Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. Before they could even put out a record Don Carlos and Garth both left the band, being replaced by Michael Rose and Puma. Soon after Sly and Robbie decided to join the band. Black Uhuru put out album after album almost every year. Later on Puma died of cancer and Michael decided to leave the band and start a solo career, Ducky Simpson being the only original member to stay with Black Uhuru, even today.

[b] Bob Marley [/b]
Born Robert Nesta Marley, February 6th, 1945, Bob started his career playing ska music at studio. He then switched to Beverly's studio, to Trojan where he put out 5 albums. His reggae career started when he changed to Island records owned by Chris Blackwell. The high point of his career was during the time he moved to Island records until his death on May 11th, 1981 from cancer. He is the most widely known reggae artist of all time, selling 50% of reggae albums sold around the word. He hasn't just done good for the reggae scene, but helped with the Jamaican economy, spread the word of peace and love and rastafarian beleifs, and helped Africans all over the world.

[b] Bunny Wailer [/b]
Born Neville O'Riley Livingston on April 10, 1947 in Jamaica, Bunny Wailer was one of the original members of the Wailers. He toured with them to England and The U.S. and put out many albums with them. After their second album on Island Records (Burnin') Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer decided to leave the band, going separate ways and making their own solo career. Bunny's backup singing was replaced by the I-Threes. Once Bunny left the band he decided to look deep into his roots and study his religion. After doing so he released many records (Blackheart Man being the most famous) spreading his word about religion and struggle. Later in his career he started releasing dance-hall tracks that was liked by many dance-hall fans.

[b] Burning Spear [/b]
Originally born Winston Rodney in St. Anne's Bay, on the 1st of March 1948. He started recording at Studio One (which was suggested by Bob Marley to him.) His popularity slowly became more and more popular, soon becoming one of the most famous reggae stars still alive. He was in the music business for over 30 years, after his retirement in 2002. Burning Spear spread Marcus Garvey's message through his own music, and educating all of his listeners about Garvey's works, black struggles, and rastafarian beliefs.

[b] Christafari [/b]
Founded in 1989 by lead singer Mark Mohr, Christafari was the first Christian reggae band to ever come out of America. Mark grew up in a very Christian family, but during his teens went away from the Christian life and started doing hard drugs and alcohol. He then went to a bible school, where he learned what he was doing was wrong. With the help of God, Mark stopped drugs and alcohol and started a reggae band. Mark is the singer, songwriter and producer for the band backed up by Letitia Iona Ugwuek (vocals) Wendy Marin (vocals) Avion Mohr (Bass) Hugh DeFrance (Guitar) Glen (Drums) and Bobby (keyboards). 11 years and still going strong.

[b] The Congos [/b]
The Congos were a duo comprised of Cedric Myton and Roydel Johnson. Cedric had already had a very successful music career, and Roydel was playing with Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus. They had met while they were in Lee Perry's studio, and started a musical career with each other. Their most successful release was Heart of the Congos released in 1977 which was a huge success. The originally release was lost, and only bad quality issues were released, until recently when the originally was re-released. After the only album the band released, the band split and each started a solo career and neither was successful nor captured the heart and soul of the Congos.

[b] Culture [/b]
Originally known as the African Disciples, Culture consists of a trio of harmony singer that spread their word about politics to the reggae scene of today. Joseph Hill, Albert Walker, and Kenneth Dayes started recording at the the famous Studio one with a band called the Soul Defenders in the 1970's. Slowly they became more and more famous and started being backed up by more and more famous musicians (sly and robbie being some of them) Ever since the 70's Culture have been a very famous band in the industry (with Clash Of The Sevens being one of their most famous works) and 'till this day are still playing and recording songs.

[b] Dennis Alcapone [/b]
Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, on August 6, 1947, Dennis Alcapone set up his own sound system in Kingston, the El Paso Hi-Fi, in 1969 and instantly became successful. In the early 1970’s, Dennis started releasing his own singles. His cheerful whoops and hollers pushed him to the top of the charts, dethroning the great U-Roy. Although still recording music, his glory days are long past, but he remains one of the greats of early Jamaican toasters.
[i] By Daniel! [/i]

[b] Dennis Brown [/b]
Dennis Brown was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1957. He grew up on Orange Street, the center of the island’s music scene, and he was surrounded by famous and soon-to-be famous artists throughout his childhood. Recording his first hit at only 11 years of age, Dennis Brown has become a beloved and prolific artist throughout the entire island. He died of cocaine use on July 1, 1999.
[i] By Daniel! [/i]

[b] Easy Star All-Stars [/b]
Michael Goldwasser (a.k.a. Michael G) and Victor Axelrod (a.k.a. Ticklah) were two Americans who loved music. When they were growing up one of their favorite albums was Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Being greatly influenced by reggae and dub they decided to do Dub Side of the Moon. This being some of the only work the band ever did, was Dark Side of the Moon remixed into a reggae / dub sound.

[b] Gregory Isaacs [/b]
Gregory Isaacs aka Doctor Dread is one of the most intelligent and unique people to come out of the reggae business. He has come out with about 14 albums and his distinctive voice and his great appeal to men and women in the reggae business has made Gregory Isaacs one of reggae’s greatest legends.

[b] Horace Andy [/b]
Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1951 Horace Hinds is a legendary roots reggae singer. He’s sung on many classic productions for reggae producers such as King Tubby and Prince Jammy. His earliest recordings were in 1960 when Horace was only 9 years of age. He was one of the leading inspirations for new artists in the 1990s after doing work with trip hop band Massive Attack.

[b] H.R. [/b]
Coming from the famous punk band, Bad Brains, comes the singer H.R. After his conversion of to the rastafarian faith during the Bad Brains career he always dreamt of making reggae music. Due to the fact drummer Earl Hudson and guitarist Dr. Know did not completely agree with the idea of going away from punk and making reggae songs and that Bad Brains only put out very few reggae songs, H.R. (after the break-up of Bad Brains) put out 2 or 3 reggae albums which all have great songs but very hard to find.

[b] Inner Circle [/b]
Starting in the early 70's playing reggae music in hotel lobbies, Inner Circle ended up being one of the most famous reggae bands after they released the song Bad Boys which is played as the Cops theme song. During there early years, the band split (half of them starting up Third World.) The famous singer Jacob Miller joined the band in 1976 when he stayed for a short 4 years, after dying in a car crash in 1980. Their popularity peaked in when Jacob Miller was still around (when they played with Bob Marley at the One Peace Concert in 1978.) After Miller's death, the band split once again, soon later starting up again with new members and going away from the roots reggae and changing their sound to become more mainstream.

[b] Jacob Miller [/b]
Jacob Miller was born in Jamaica on May 4th, 1952 where he quickly became famous for singing. He had a short career collaborating with the famous Augustus Pablo, singing for Inner Circle, and a very successful solo career. Sadly he died at the young age of 28, when he got in a car crash. Jacob Miller had a very successful career when he was alive. He was featured in the movie Rockers (along side many other artists) and had planned to perform with Bob Marley and The Wailers in Brazil. Sadly his tour with Marley was cancelled to due his death.

[b] Jah Lion [/b]
Pat Francis AKA Jah Lion, Jah Lloyd or Black Lion of Judah was born in Jamaica in 1947. He was one of the few toasters / DJs to ever put out an album. Jah Lion put out an album called Columbia Colly which mostly focused on drug related topics. He recorded this album with the famous Lee "Scratch" Perry in the late 70s. Being very influential on today's urban rap, Pat Francis was killed in Kingston in 1999 at the age of only 52.

[b] Jimmy Cliff [/b]
Born James Chambers on April 1st, 1948, is a reggae musician best known for his hit songs and his lead role in the movie The Harder They Come, which helped reggae reach markets across the world. After releasing records with Leslie Kong (which never sold well), he went to island records where he did very well. During his time at Island, he took a break from making music, and stared in the movie The Harder They Come, which he was also featured on the soundtrack with more than half the songs. He also had a song one the Cool Running soundtrack. After his acting he went back to touring and making music. He toured all over Africa where he learned about his new found Muslim spirituality. To this day Jimmy Cliff is still touring and making music.

[b] Junior Murvin [/b]
Born in Port Antonio Jamaica, Junior Murvin was best known for his high falsetto voice that knocked many off their feet. His biggest hit was “Police And Thieves” which has been covered by everyone including The Clash, and many times been toasted over. His first collaboration was with Lee “Scratch” Perry who was the first to ever record Murvin. Although he went on to record with many other artists, it seemed as though nothing could match the famous “Police And Thieves”

[b] King Tubby [/b]
King Tubby, originally Osbourne Ruddock, started out as a radio repairman as ended up as one of the greatest in Jamaican music history and the creator of a new music genre. His musical career started with running successful sounds systems and then working for legendary producer Duke Reid. Working for Reid, he started to remix Jamaican hit songs and experiment with sounds. At first, he just removed the vocals from the tracks, but soon he started to move the different instruments and vocals in and out and adding effects like echoes, delays and reverb over it, along with added horns, pianos and keyboards. A new genre was created: dub. King Tubby's dub remixes of popular reggae songs gained great success, and eventually the songs he remixed were altered to the extent where they were almost totally different from the original track. His great knowledge of equipment enabled him to create sounds no one else could, and he became very successful as a producer as well. His name was and still is one of the most respected of all time in Jamaican music. King Tubby was killed outside his home in 1898, in what probably was a robbery attempt.
[i] By Sweboy [/i]

[b] Lee "Scratch" Perry [/b]
Lee "Scratch" Perry first started producing in the 50s with Prince Buster at Coxsone Dodd's sound system and soon started producing albums with ever artists that wanted to be signed to Studio One. He quickly became one of the leading producers to come out of Jamaica. He has produced every from dub tracks with King Tubby and Augustus Pablo to ska songs with the Wailers, to roots songs with The Congos, to toaster songs with Prince Jazzbo to punk songs with The Clash. On top of his producing Lee "Scratch" Perry made his own solo career, collaborating with artists he had produced to back up his vocal tracks. The high-point of his career was Super Ape which featured a wide variety of Jamaican genres (from ska to reggae to toasting etc.)

[b] Long Beach Dub Allstars [/b]
With the end of Sublime after death of Bradley Nowell, the remaining members, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, teamed up with Sublime associates and friends to create the Long Beach Dub Allstars. This band kept the Sublime spirit and the love for Jamaican music in the Californian punk, skate and surf scenes alive. Though not playing classic Jamaican roots or dub, their reggae music was respectable.
[i] By Sweboy [/i]

[b] Max Romeo [/b]
A Kingston native, Max Romeo was one of the first reggae artists to create deeply spiritual lyrics. His first hit was “Wet Dreams” which was soon banned on most radio stations due to the suggestive lyrics. Once the 70’s arrived, he collaborated with Lee “Scratch” Perry and began his spiritual conversion. With that he recorded his first album with Scratch called “War Ina Babylon” which became a huge success. Max Romeo was a large success with rebellious skinhead in Britain and to many other reggae artists.

[b] The Meditations [/b]
Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson made up one the most amazing reggae trios to ever be blasted in the ghettos of Jamaica. Ansel, from Westmoreland, Danny from Trench town, and Winston from Trench town, formed The Meditations in 1974. The three friends had been in the music business for a few years now, singing back up vocals for many reggae artists around Jam-down. In the early 70’s, they made their rounds auditioning for producers, singing backup vocals for each other and amazing everyone that was lucky enough to see them in their prime. One of the first songs they recorded was “Woman Like A Shadow” at Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Studio One, which, although, was recorded in 1974, wasn’t released until ’76. They released their first full-length record in 1977 called “Message From The Meditations” which quickly became a must buy for reggae lovers around the world. Their music spread as quickly as a forest fire, putting everyone into flames. Even the famous Bob Marley was amazed, and invited the trio to sing back up on songs such as “Punky Reggae Party” and “Blackman Redemption” and asked them to open for him at the One Peace concert in ’78. The trio continued to slowly put out record after record releasing a total of eleven albums, each one filled with positive vibrations and that cool roots reggae music of Jamaica.

[b] Melody Makers [/b]
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers are a band consisting of Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Cedella Marley, and Sharon Marley. Following the steps of their father they wanted to be recognized by the public for being "different". The band didn't have the same "rasta ideals" like most reggae bands, they just wanted to have their own, unique sound.

[b] Michael Rose [/b]
Michael Rose was born in the Western Kingston ghetto of Water-house, Jamaica on July 11, 1957. There his was introduced to reggae at an early age. After finding a band and touring the north coast hotels of Jamaica returned to Kingston in 1975, when he was asked to replace Don Carlos in the band Black Uhuru. After staying with them for ten years, he left to band to pursue a solo career. Until today he has been working hard with his solo career; making albums and touring (with Sly and Robbie) . Just recently he has put out a best of album which includes original Black Uhuru songs, and a lot of his solo stuff (which has more of a dance-hall feel to them)

[b] Peter Tosh [/b]
Peter Tosh, originally Winston McIntosh, was one of the founding members of legendary reggae group The Wailers, along with Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley. Originally called The Wailing Wailers and playing ska, they became a well known band on Jamaica and had several hit songs. Eventually they began playing roots reggae, and soon became more well known outside of Jamaica as well. However, for various reasons, Tosh and Bunny left the band in 1974 to focus on their solo careers. In 1976, Peter Tosh released his debut solo album "Legalize It". He grew to become one the biggest reggae artists of all time, as well as a political and social activist preaching for human rights and justice. Though faced with radio bans, condemning news paper articles and fights (physical as well) with Jamaican authorities, he continued to spread his message. He also became a leading profile for the ganja movement and was a religious man, deeply involved in Rastafari. Peter Tosh was shot in his home during a robbery in 1987.
[i] By Sweboy [/i]

[b] Prince Far I [/b]
One of the most famous toasters to ever come out of Jamaica, Michael James Williams was born in Spanish Town in 1945. He is best noted for his deep voice and his strong Rastafarian beliefs. He began his career under the name King Cry Cry toasting for many famous DJs around Jamaica. He is well known for doing collaborating with The Arabs, and recording with King Tubby as well as being an inspiration on the youth of Jamaica.

[b] Prince Jammy [/b]
Born in 1947 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Lloyd James eventually moved to Kingston, the subsequent epicenter of reggae. He first began his career under the belt of dub master, King Tubby. Together they made amazing dub music and won many sound system battles. Once Prince Jammy began getting more and more experienced, he began collaborating with other artists such as Bunny Wailer and Black Uhuru, creating dub tracks for both artists.

[b] Prince Jazzbo [/b]
Born Linval Carter in Clarendon, Jamaica, 1951 Prince Jazzbo became on the the most well known DJs / toasters to ever come out of Jamaica. Prince Jazzbo started at Coxsone, where he put out many single (many played on Coxsone's sound system) He also put out many albums with the famous producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. Although his music is extremely hard to find, he put out some amazing songs giving his audience a glimpse of his rasta ideals and later on influencing people to start up rap.

[b] Ras Michael And The Sons Of Negus [/b]
Born Michael George Henry in Kingston, Jamaica 1943, and growing up in St. Mary (a rastafarian community), Ras Michael was taught drumming at a very young age and was soon the best drummer in town. Ras Michael then became very interested in Nyabinghi (a combination of chanting and playing at-least three hand drums played at Rastafarian Groundations) Ras Michael then got a group together mixing Nyabinghi with everyday reggae, being a big success and making many records.

[b] Scientist [/b]
Overton Brown, Jamaica, West Indies Scientist burst onto the reggae scene in the early 70's with a reckless mixing style that seemed to outdo even King Tubby's wildest extravaganzas. He began his career with King Tubby, but had a very unique style with his tracks. He soon began to receive lots of success and found singer Barrington Levy and began to produce his songs; combined together they received great success from listeners.

[b] Sly and Robbie [/b]
Robbie Shakespeare and Sly Dunbar are the most talented bassist and drummer in the reggae business. Sly and Robbie first met in the mid seventies. Sly was already a successful drummer when he met Aston Barrett’s (the wailers) youthful protégé bass player Robbie. They have played with everyone from Bob Dylan to Black Uhuru, each album reaching above the listeners expectations.

[b] Soul Syndicate [/b]
Donovan Careless was the front-man singer for the famous band Soul Syndicate, which some members went on to back the international reggae star, Peter Tosh. Soul Syndicate consisted of; Earl "Chinna" Smith, Tony Chin, George "Fully" Fullwood, Enroy "Tenor" Grant, Earl "Wire" Lindo(legendary keyboardist of Bob Marley and the Wailers). Soul Syndicate have backed up many famous artists (once Donovan Careless left the band), and making great dub albums with King Tubby. All the members are very talented and should not be looked over when talking about dub.

[b] Steel Pulse [/b]
Probably one of the most famous reggae bands to ever come out, Steel Pulse started in 1975 in England. Members David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass) formed the band in Handsworth. Steel Pulse started touring with punk bands such as The Stranglers but soon found their place touring with Burning Spear. Bob Marley was a very big fan of Steel Pulse's music. The peak of their success was during the time of their first five albums. After that period, the changed their song to become more mainstream, it didn't work and resulted in ultimately bad releases and bad sales. They gained more respect with their newest album African Holocaust. Steel Pulse are one of the best bands to come out of the reggae scene.

[b] Sublime [/b]
The punk band Sublime was formed in Long Beach in the late 80's. What makes Sublime different from other punk bands is that they mixed the punk rock with numerous other styles. They combined punk, rock, ska, reggae, rap, surf and pop music to create a really unique style. Though their ska and reggae differed a lot in sound from the sound of classic Jamaican roots reggae, it is not to be looked down on as a unsuccessful attempt to copy the greats of the genre. They played it with skill and feeling, always with their own style, and constantly payed tribute to the big Jamaican artists that inspired them. Their success spawned a wave of similiar bands coming our from the Long Beach area. They gained a little mainstream success with their last album, though guitarist, singer and songwriter Bradley Nowell's death in a heroin overdose in 1996 put a tragic end to the band before they reached higher levels.
[i] By Sweboy [/i]

[b] Third World [/b]
Third World started in 1973 by keyboardist Michael Cooper and guitarist Steven Coore. They first met in music school, and had already been apart of the reggae scene. Once they got a band together, one of their first successful songs was a cover of The Abyssinians song "Satta Massagana". Third World had a very familiar sound to them (mostly vocal driven music while most reggae is bass and drum driven). They slowly started mixing elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock into their roots reggae sound. This lead to a more mainstream type sound, that was well accepted by listeners. To this day Third World have been one of the most innovative and creative reggae bands to come to the scene.

[b] Tribo de Jah [/b]
Tribo de Jah is a reggae band from Brazil who mixed their own style with roots reggae. They first met at School of The Blind in Brazil. Although all of them weren't able to see (except for one member who can only see through one eye) they were able to make great music. Mostly famous in Brazil, Tribo de Jah were able to get reggae music famous again in Brazil. Tribo de Jah do a very good job of sticking to the roots and spreading their message for love, peace and a different view on politics which strong message has seem to left the mainstream.

[b] Toots and The Maytals [/b]
Frederick "Toots" Hibert, backed up by Nathaniel "Jerry" Mathias and Raleigh Gordon is a singing legend. Toots and The Maytals started their musical career at a very young age during the 60's. They started by doing ska songs with heavy, almost gospel like style of singing. The put out many songs along those lines, until Toots was arrested in '66 for possession of ganja for 18 months (during this time Jerry and Raleigh didn't bother looking for another singer, cause they knew it wouldn't be the same without toots) After he was freed, the three went to Leslie Kong to record more music. Slowly during this time, reggae was being created and they decided to join the movement and create some reggae song example: "Do The Reggay."

[b] UB40 [/b]
UB40 are an 8 man reggae band out of Birmingham, England. UB40's biggest song was a cover of Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine" which sold them many copies of their debut c-d. The band heavily used analogue synthesizers, psychedelic / rock guitar, saxophone and dub reggae. The singer focused mostly on political lyrics touching on such things as racism and unemployment.

[B] The Upsetters[/B]
The Upsetters where one of the most important bands to come out of Jamaica, although they were never really a band, the Upsetters just referred to a variety of musicians who played as Lee Perry's studio band from 1968 - 1979, so the floating line-up causes some confusion as to figuring out who played what on which record and when. Seeing as The Upsetters just consisted of who rolled into the studio at the right time, the band saw many famous and talented artists such as Sly Dunbar, Aston and Carlton Barrett etc. They were very well known because they had made many hit singles with many different artists (Bob Marley being one of the many.) The Upsetters put out many albums and many hit songs, "Return Of Django" being one of the most famous hits.

[B]U-Roy[/B]
Although not the first DJ, or even the first to make a record, U-Roy is commonly know as the Originator. His music was immensely popular, and forever changed Jamaica’s music scene. U-Roy was DJing for King Tubby’s Hi-Fi sound system when he cut his first song with Keith Hudson in 1969. Although his first song, and the few that followed, were not successful, he soon started topping the charts with his collaborations with John Holt. He has since gone down in history as the one of the innovators of the DJ and toaster style.
By Daniel!

[B]Ziggy Marley[/B]
Like his father Ziggy Marley decided to join the reggae business. Ziggy Marley was the creative force behind the Melody Makers, after about 9 albums he decided to go solo. He released his first album “dragonfly” in 2003. Dragonfly didn’t see the success Ziggy wanted it to have, but it was a good way for Ziggy to explore new grounds and to create his own style of reggae.

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Carlton Jackson
Charlie Ace
Cornell Campbell
Damien Marley
Dave Barker
Delroy Wilson
Denzil Dennis
Devon Irons
Dr. I-Bolit and Tribal Roots
Dub Syndicate
Earl Sixteen
Errol Walker
The Gatherers
George Boswell
George Earl
George Faith
The Gladiators
Glen Dacosta
Heaven Sisters
The Heptones
High Tone
The Hombres
Jay Boys
Johnny Clark
Johnny Osbourne
Junior Byles
Keith Rowe
King Kobra
Leo Graham
Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
Linvall Thompson
Lizzard
Lloyd Parks
Matisyahu
Mighty Diamonds
Misty In Roots
Neville Grant
Raphael Green
The Shadows
Silvertones
The Sons Of Selassie
The Stingers
Sugar Minott
Sylford Walker
Tru Believers
Velbet Shadows
The Viceroys
Wet City Rockers
Willi Williams
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Good job, bro. How long did all that take you?
Nice title by the way.

Awesome awesome thread.

Let Jah be praised!

Righteous, i love reggae so much, just the vibe and sound. When i get more money im going to invest in allot of reggae albums.

Steel Pulse are great.

That's quite impressive. I really dig reggae but my collection is quite small. I'd be interested in hearing the Bad Brains album I Against I. I've heard alot about it but have never bothered to get it.

Yea i really like them, i bought one of there cds the other night its really good, next reggae album i plan on buying is a Jimmy Cliff one.

Very nice. I plan on investing on more reggae in the future. Gonna get a Jimmy Cliff album, too. Probably Culture as well. I'll probably look into some of these others I haven't heard.

[QUOTE=Daniel!]That's quite impressive. I really dig reggae but my collection is quite small. I'd be interested in hearing the Bad Brains album I Against I. I've heard alot about it but have never bothered to get it.[/QUOTE]
It is indeed a great album, but I think it may be the only full-length they've done where there is not a single reggae or dub song.

Even without one, it still is probably my current favorite of theirs. Not a single dull song on there. It's a bit more rock and rap inspired though, which is good, but different than their earlier material.

Good thread hopefully we can keep this going like the ska thread.

I said this in the old reggae thread, but my parents have Peter Tosh - Bush Doctor on vinyl which im quite proud of.

Sweet stuff.

Maybe you should have a bit of a thing describing the differences between Reggae and Dub. I think the main one is Dub has a lot of electronic influence in the music, there could be more but I just don't know that much on the genre.

Salmonella Dub is a group I like, they're from New Zealand and I don't know much else about them. Songs worth a listen: Push On Thru, Simmer Down, Ez On, For The Love Of It.

[QUOTE=blueyxd]
Salmonella Dub is a group I like, they're from New Zealand and I don't know much else about them. Songs worth a listen: Push On Thru, Simmer Down, Ez On, For The Love Of It.[/QUOTE]

Have you by any chance heard of another NZ dub band called Zuvuya. I must say theyre great, if anyone gets the chance pick up their album "Weed of Wisdom" great dub man.

This is a great thread, thanks for making it happen. peace.

[QUOTE=i_luv_i_jah][b] Toots and The Maytals [/b]
Frederick "Toots" Hibert, backed up by Nathaniel "Jerry" Mathias and Raleigh Gordon is a singing legend. Toots and The Maytals started their musical career at a very young age during the 60's. They started by doing ska songs with heavy, almost gospel like style of singing. The put out many songs along those lines, until Toots was arrested in '66 for possession of ganja for 18 months (during this time Jerry and Raleigh didn't bother looking for another singer, cause they knew it wouldn't be the same without toots) After he was freed, the three went to Leslie Kong to record more music. Slowly during this time, reggae was being created and they decided to join the movement and create some reggae song example: "Do The Reggay."[/QUOTE]
AKA The song that gave Reggae it's name.

Thanks for the great comments everyone. Iam going to try to keep this thread going like the ska thread, it may be hard, but iam sure if we all just talk it will come out good. At the moment iam uploading steel pulse's handsworth revolution, one of my favourite albums out, but can someone please recommend me an album to upload, that would help me out alot, next time i go to upload something. And I would love to hear your reviews on albums which you have or uploaded (short or long reviews, doesnt matter)

TO EL_SHIZNIT: it didnt take me too long, maybe a couple of hours, but it didnt feel like long. I always wanted to redo what i previosly did and make it better, so it wasnt much of a burden.

TO BLUEYXD: if i have time today ill write a little blurb about each genre.

EDIT: above my list of reggae albums is handsworth revolution. enjoy :thumb:

Wow, great work guys.

This year i've really got into reggae, dub and ska. I love the laid back vibe (or the upbeat vibe in ska) and the oldish sound of it all. Although most of it i've downloaded (i've got about 3 and a half hours worth so far) I'm planning on buying a lot of cds and vinyls when I get some cash.

i would say if your going to upload some good Steel Pulse, Earth Crisis is a must for all reggae lovers. Every song is golden.

[QUOTE=KayaMon]i would say if your going to upload some good Steel Pulse, Earth Crisis is a must for all reggae lovers. Every song is golden.[/QUOTE]

i don't have it, its extremely hard to find reggae albums where i live (ottawa)

[QUOTE=i_luv_i_jah]i don't have it, its extremely hard to find reggae albums where i live (ottawa)[/QUOTE]

Ah i didnt realize you meant the albums from the list in the word document sorry about that. I would say "Funky Kingston" would be a great album for people new to reggae to hear.

[QUOTE=KayaMon]Ah i didnt realize you meant the albums from the list in the word document sorry about that. I would say "Funky Kingston" would be a great album for people new to reggae to hear.[/QUOTE]

ill post that tommorow, do you have any albums not on that list you could post?

[QUOTE=i_luv_i_jah]ill post that tommorow, do you have any albums not on that list you could post?[/QUOTE]

I have a pretty extensive Bob Marley/ Steel Pulse collection on my computer. As well as lots of Sublime. Hmmm i suppose i could post Peter Tosh's- Legalize it, as it is a classic. But as for actual albums ive bought its slim to none for im in the same situation as you ,its hard to aquire reggae music where I am.

To be honest, how would I go about posting an album for all to listen to?

[QUOTE=KayaMon]I have a pretty extensive Bob Marley/ Steel Pulse collection on my computer. As well as lots of Sublime. Hmmm i suppose i could post Peter Tosh's- Legalize it, as it is a classic. But as for actual albums ive bought its slim to none for im in the same situation as you ,its hard to aquire reggae music where I am.

To be honest, how would I go about posting an album for all to listen to?[/QUOTE]

put all of the songs of a certain album in a zip file. Then go to [url]www.yousendit.com[/url] and upload the zipfile (this may take a while..be patient) once you are done you will be sent to another page and givin a link. then post the link in this thread. When you post your link, remember to replace the tt in http:// with xx because yousendit will track it down and get pissed off. Example: look at handsworth revolution (the 3rd post i think..just above the word document with the list of my c-ds)

Peter Tosh- Legalize It

hxxp://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1LEAZR5UOYAFI2Y9JL907XFBJ0

I will advertise it.

[QUOTE=KayaMon]Peter Tosh- Legalize It

hxxp://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1LEAZR5UOYAFI2Y9JL907XFBJ0[/QUOTE]

thats awsome :thumb: thanks

[QUOTE=Sweboy]I will advertise it.[/QUOTE]

advertise what?

[QUOTE=i_luv_i_jah]advertise what?[/QUOTE]
Don't criticise it.

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