24 de março de 2023

Samantha Rose - In Person 1979


Angel In Your Arms                        
Angel Of The Morning                      
Book Of Rules                             
Could This Be True (duet Ft. Les Cliff)   
Easy Lovin' (duet Ft. Ray Mondo)          
Go Away Little Boy                          
Got To Come Back                          
Hello. I Love You                         
If I Had You                              
Kiss You All Over                          
Never Knew Love Like This                 
Stay With Me Baby                           
Tell Me A Lie                             
Three Times A Man                         
Three Times Loser                         
Together In Love (duet Ft. Les Cliff)       
Together In Love Pt 2                       
Together We Are Beautiful                   
Until You Came Into My Life               
Your Tender Lips              

Credits

Arranged By – Winston Curtis
Backing Vocals – Mellow Rose
Bass – Elroy*
Brass – Nicky N. Ridguard*
Drums – Angus*, Jah Bunny
Guitar – John*
Organ, Strings, Piano – Pajet*
Producer – Winston Curtis
Sleeve, Design – H. Setal*
Recorded At – Gooseberry Sound Studios
Published By – Copyright Control
Marketed By – Empire Records (19)
Printed By – Rema Reproductions Ltd.
Manufactured By – Empire Recording Co. Ltd.
Distributed By – Empire Recording Co. Ltd.
Distributed By – Lugton & Co Ltd
Label:Empire Records (19)             


 

Singers & Players - Revenge Of The Underdog 1982


a. Dungeon b. Merchant Ship c. Jah Army Band   
Too Much Workload                              
Prodigal Son                                   
Follower                                       
Water The Garden                               
Resolution (Pt. 2 - Version 2)                 
Thing Called Love (Don't Fight)                
Cha-Ris-Ma                                     

Credits

Bass – "Crucial" Tony*, Lizard
Drums – "Style" Scott*
Engineer – John Walkerman*, Roger (13), Steve Smith (9)
Guitar – "Crucial" Tony*
Keyboards – Bubblers*, Nick "Houmous Mouse" Plytas*
Percussion – Bonjo I*
Producer – Adrian Sherwood
Vocals – Bim Sherman, Jah Woosh, Lizard, Prince Far I
Recorded At – Berry Street Studio
Pressed By – MPO
Distributed By – Southern Studios Distribution
Label:On-U Sound 


 

Smart Iyk - Nsukka By Air 1979


A Sad Day                       
Lonely Tears                    
Love Promise (No Need To Cry)   
Goodbye Feelin's                
When Shall We Get Together      
Nsukka By Air                   
Hard Life                       
Struggling Child                

Credits

Composed By, Written-By, Producer, Arranged By – Smart Iyk*
Engineer [Mixing] – J. Malife*, M. Ikebuaku*
Engineer [Recording] – John*, Martin*, Ade*
Gravadora – Decca (West Africa) Limited
Impresso Por – Record Manufacturers Nigeria Ltd. [R.M.N.L.]
Selo:Afrodisia 


 

Smoke - Cadence Douce 1977


cadence douce      
times hard         
lass fait socier   
trouble            
lina femm' fol     
l.c.c              
jodi jou           
i can't stand it   

Credits

Cadence-Lypso and Reggae music.
Bass Guitar, Vocals – Kenson Rodney*
Design – Daniel Le Noury
Drums, Vocals – Andrew Bellony "Bird"*
Engineer, Mixed By, Photography By – Henri Debs
Lead Guitar – Alex Laronde
Lead Vocals – Nico J. Darroux
Management – Rémy Monde*
Mixed By – Philippe Debs, Rosemarie Debs
Organ, Synthesizer – Hector Osmond "Ossie"*
Tenor Saxophone, Trombone – Stephen James (4)
Trumpet – Victorius Masse
Distribuído por – Sonodisc
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Debs Distribution
Selo:Disques Vacances 



 

Solomon Solo - The Wisdom Of Solomon 1989


Sing Me A Song           
White Doves of Seville    
LA Beautiful             
Why Monkey Cry           
A Song For Alphonso      
I've Got Music in Me     
Sea Never Dry            
The Wisdom of Solomon    
Out of Thy Century        

Credits

Liner Notes:
Born Solomon Solo Kwashie Kpohanu, south of the Sahara by Ghanian parents, a Prince from the tribe of Ewe. Grew up in West Africa; Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Togoland, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and now resides in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
A natural born artist, composer, lyricist, and singer. Recorded with the late Marvin Gaye, CBS Recording Studios in New York City, and Motown Studios in Hollywood. A master of the criss-cross rhythm, an artist to watch for... Africa is the root of the rhythm and where the root of the rhythm remains.
Bass – Arthur Garrett
Drums – Leslie Daniels
Engineer – Harris Doku
Guitar – Roy Muldrow*
Keyboards – Michael Galloway (2), Sly Degbor*
Vocals, Written-By – Solomon Solo*
Gravado Em – 2020 Studios Santa Monica
Mixado em – J.E. Sound Productions
Selo:Farland Productions

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23 de março de 2023

Rebirth 7th - Bring The Heat Down 1977


yo tout cé minm                   
cé ça ka fé                       
rebirth 7 - bring the heat down   
karaté man                        
rebirth 7 - sipple out deh 
kalé kô sou koté                  
ti langue                         
la la jam back                    
the witch doctor                  
rebirth 7 - rebirth special

Credits

Distribution:
Martinique - J. Nayaradou
Guadeloupe - A. Nayaradou
France - Music Control
Arranged By – Rebirth 7th (tracks: A5, B2, B3)
Other [Liner Notes] – F. Alcee
Written-By – Rebirth 7th (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B4, B5)
Distributed By – J. Nayaradou
Distributed By – A. Nayaradou
Distributed By – Music Control (2)
Label:3A Production


 

V.A Revenge Of The General 1987


Because Of You     
Borrow Clothe      
General Fashion    
General In Court   
Hold Tight         
It's My Turn       
More General       
No Better No Deh   
No General         
Sea Of Love        
Story Deh Yah      
Won't Give Up      

Credits

Artwork By – Ras Stone (2)
Label:King Culture



 

Ricky Chaplin - Chap Them Chaplin 2014


Shalom Salam          
Sufferation             
Time to Unite         
Jah Love               
Straight to the Top   
World Leaders         
It's a Shame            
Slave Master          
A Nuh Bed Rose        
My Sound              
Sufferer's Dub          
Lot's Dub          

Credits

Ricky Chaplin "Chap Dem Chaplin" (Uniteam Music)
Official Promomix by Culture Drop Works
Album mixed and mastered by Manu Genius at Dubshelter Recordings
Featuring Vernon Maytone, Big Youth, Patrick Andy, Prince Alla, Kiddus I, Echo Minott
Musicians : The Uniteam Allstars and guests : Carlton Santa Davis, George Fully Fullwood, Tony Chin, Dean Fraser, Dju, Mighty Erbe, Colin John Webster
Produced by Mr. Chin & Wilfred Chambers
Distributed by Ernie B's Reggae
P & C Uniteam Music 2014    


 

Robbie Forbes & Rainbow - Sunshine Reggae 2012


Countryside                    
Diana                          
Down There (in South Africa)   
Enjoy This Gift Of Life        
Give Me Some Time                
Me, Music, And You             
Sing What I Feel                
Sunshine Reggae                  
Too Underprivileged        

Credits

Robbie Forbes & Rainbow    


 

Ruud Gullit - The Black Tulip 1988


South Africa              
Free Me                   
Not The Dancing Kind      
Wij Houden Van Oranje     

Credits

Management – One Love Productions (2)
Vocals [Special Guest] – Ruud Gullit
Publicado Por – Fediscos
Selo:Mercury 


 

22 de março de 2023

Peter Chemist & Mad Professor - In The Revolt Of The Slave 1989


Dogs Of War           
Freedom Sound         
Gaza Strip            
Kunta Kinte           
Raving Lunatic        
Reggae_Good_Idea.png      
Revolt Of The Slave   
Steve Becko           
Urban Gurella         
War Lords             
Winnie Mandella       

Credits

Recorded at Channel One and Dynamics Sound, Kingston, Jamaica.

Mixed at Ariwa Studio, UK on 4th April 1989.
Backing Band – Fire House Crew*
Engineer – Donovan*, Mikey Riley, Sojie*
Featuring – George Melbourne Miller*, Sly Dunbar, Tony "Asher" Brussett*, Webster (2)
Mixed By – Mad Professor, Peter Chemist
Producer – Devon Russell, Steven King (3)
Label:Uptempo Records 



 

Phyllis Dillon - Love Was All I Had 1994


Don’t Stay Away            
Out The Light              
Right Track                
Don’t Touch Me Tomato      
Perfidia                   
Things of the Past         
Love Was All I Had         
Release Me                 
It’s Rocking Time          
Love Letters               
Midnight Confessions       
Remember That Sunday       
This Is Me                 
Love The One You’re With   
Nice Time                  
Lipstick On Your Collar

Credits

Under license from Esoldun Sarl

Recorded at Treasure Isle Recording Studio, Jamaica, 1967-71

The title of the record is written "Love Is All I Had" on the front cover, but as "Love Was All I Had" on the jewel case spines and CD face. Also, the artist's name is incorrectly spelled "Phillis" on the front cover, but spelled correctly elsewhere on the release
Artwork [Graphic Concept By] – Antsnest Graphics, Tony Nero
Bass – Jackie Jackson (3)
Drums – Arkland "Drumbago" Parks*, Esmond Jarrett, Hugh Malcolm, Lloyd Knibbs, Winston Grennan
Engineer [Recording] – Byron Smith
Flugelhorn – Tommy McCook
Flute – Tommy McCook
Guitar – Hux Brown, Lynn Taitt, Ronny Williams*
Organ – Winston Wright
Other [Liner Notes] – Desta Miriam Johnson, R.G. Johnson
Percussion – Larry McDonald, Noel "Scully" Simms, Hugh "Sticky" Thompson*
Piano – Gladstone Anderson
Producer – Duke Reid*
Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Karl Bryan, Lennox Brown, Val Bennett
Saxophone [Baritone Sax] – Herman Marquis
Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Karl Bryan, Roland Alphonso, Tommy McCook
Trombone – Danny Simms*, Vin Gordon
Trumpet – Babba Brooks*, Bobby Ellis, Lester Sterling, Raymond Harper
Licensed From – Esoldun
Recorded At – Treasure Isle Recording Studio
Label:Rhino Records – RNCD2088
Series:Treasure IsIe   


 

Pluto Shervington - The Best Of "Pluto" 1998


DAT                             
Your Honour                     
Ram Goat Liver                  
Bend Down                       
I Man Bitter                    
Boogie Bump                     
Dancing Mood                    
Dis Ya Hard Time (Can't Last)   
I Man Born Ya                   
Head Above The Water              
Book Of Rules                   
Letter From Miami               
What 'DA'                       
Here And Now                    
Reggae Tonight                  
I Shot The Sheriff              
Ride 'em Cowboy                 
Jambalaya                       
Your Kiss Is Sweet              
Here I Am (Come And Take Me)    
Gimme                           
Laughter In The Rain    

Credits

Pluto Shervington        


 

Prince Hammer - Roots Me Roots 1979


Natty Fire           
Four Piece Suit      
Black Tradition      
Princess Bress       
Good Bad Ugly        
King Of Kings        
Addis Ababa          
Righteous Man        
Juck In A Yourself     
Legalize It          

Credits

Bass – Errol Holt*, Robbie Shakespeare
Drums – Barnabus*, Sly Dunbar
Engineer – Crucial Bunny, Errol T.*, Prince Jammy
Guitar – Bingy Bunny, Bo Pee*
Horns – Bobby Ellis, Dirty Harry*, Vin Gordon
Organ – Ansell Collins*
Percussion – Scully*, Sticky*
Photography By – Dennis Blackwood, Taffy (8)
Piano – Bobby Kalphat, Dennis Brown
Producer – B. Simpson*
Written-By – B. Simpson*
Recorded At – Joe Gibbs Studio
Recorded At – King Tubby's Studio
Recorded At – Channel One Recording Studio
Distributed By – Arawak
Label:Miss Pat Walker 


 

Ras Mandal Reggae - Dasanudasa 1980


Doctor Of The Soul               
Come And Join The Congregation   
The Vile Society                 
Whenever & Wherever              
Who Do You Turn To               
No Place Like Home              

Credits

On labels :
Made in France

On back cover :
Imprimé en France

On right top of back cover : "Les personnes intéressées par la matière de ce disque sont invitées à s'adresser à : A.I.C.K. - S.K.P. La Nouvelle-Mayapura - Luçay-le-Mâle - 36600 Valençay"
Backing Vocals – Eloisa Francia, Paola Orlandi
Bass, Vocals, Percussion – Kevin Douglas
Cover – Janette Lowe
Drums – Beppe Sciuto
Flute – Robert Amyot
Guitar – Paolo Tofani
Harmonium, Synthesizer [OBX] – Antonio Gualtieri
Keyboards – Alberto Crescitelli
Photography By – Fernando Virdis
Producer – Claudio Rocchi, Paolo Tofani
Timbales – Mauro Spina
Vocals – Claudio Rocchi
Written-By – Kevin Douglas
Prensado Por – MPO
Impresso Por – Glory, Asnières
Gravado Em – Stone Castle Studios
Mixado em – Stone Castle Studios
Corte de Acetato Realizado Em – Translab
Selo:Gopal – RP 108, Iskcon Records  


 

21 de março de 2023

Nana Tuffour - Ye Wo Asaase 1984


Ene Me Ngoro
Mo Ma Yen Nom Nsa
Kronkron Se Etwie
Ye Wo Asaase
I'm Feeling Your Love (Everywhere I Go)
Diana
M'afe Wo        

Credits

Recorded at Ambassador Recording Studio Kumasi, Ghana
Remixed at Joswig Studio, Düsseldorf, West Germany
Special thanks to Kwame Tuffour, Gundi my wife, Augustina Derkyie-Tuffour for investing their sleepless nights. James Osei Kofi and Albert A. Nuako for "filling the pot-holes" before we got there. Eric Agyemang for his help and solid ideas. Ulrike Potthoff for unveiling Hans Wende who helped till "z". Brother Augustine Osei-Mensah during the Joswig time.
Dedicated to Jumana Mensah
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Marce Leo de Souzey
Backing Vocals – Kwame Tuffour (faixas: B1 to B3), K. Osei* (faixas: A.a to A.d)
Bass – Ismael Wild*
Composed By, Arranged By, Keyboards, Lead Vocals – Nana Tuffour
Drums – Brother King*
Engineer – Kwame Boateng
Engineer [Studio Assistant] – Atakora Manu
Percussion, Synthesizer, Producer, Design [Sleeve Design] – Kwaku Asare Mensah
Photography By – Kwaku Elloin-Duku
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar – Eric Agyemang
Synthesizer [Synthesizer Overdubs] – Hans Wende
Trumpet [1st Trumpet] – Tommy King (2)
Trumpet [2nd Trumpet] – Bram Tino*
Gravado Em – Ambassador Studios, Kumasi
Remixado Em – Joswigstudio
Selo:EMI Electrola GmbH                                                        


 

V.A No Name On The Bullet 1991


Bible Pon Me           
Champion Of Love       
Crushed                
Dance Crusher          
Don't Dial My Number   
Her Body               
I Know A Place         
Mystery Woman          
Ninja Story            
Sample                 
She Hafi Come A Mi     
Swing              

Credits

PRODUCED BY: Tappa Zukie RECORDED AT: Black Scorpio Studio MIXED BY: Soljie Hamilton, Syl Gordon MIXED AT: Penthouse, Music Works Studios ENGINEERED BY: Culture Lee, Mikey Riley, Anthony Kelly, Stumpy
[MUSICIANS] : Christopher, Meridith, Wilbourne Cole, Anthony Brissitt    


 

Nomads - Unity 1988


Africa For Africans   
I'll Take You There   
Freedom Fighters      
Unity Dub             
Forward On            
Mandela Dub           
Not Too Far Away      
We're The Survivors   
The Journey           

Credits

Label:Strictly Roots Productions & Records


 

Owen Gray And Ken Parker - Lovers Rock Volume 3 19XX


I Don't Want To Be Hurt   
Cry Me A River            
Could It Be True          
You Know I Love You       
People Are Doing It         
Sincerely                 
Changing Partners         
Got You On My Mind        
Midnight                  
So Long Baby              

Credits

'World Enterprise Records' on labels. 'Third World' on back.
Rhythm layed at Chalk Farm Studio / Voiced and mixed at Berry St. Studio.
Arranged By, Producer – Shelly*
Bass – Elroy Bailey, Franklyn Dunn
Conductor – Owen Gray
Design [Sleeve] – A. Nero*
Drums – Maxie Jah Bunny*
Engineer [Chalk Farm Studios] – Sid Buccanner*
Lead Guitar – John Kpiaye
Organ – Paget*
Other [Baritone Saxophone] – Chris
Other [Engineer, Berry Street Studios] – Pete
Other [Tenor Saxophone] – Stevie And Chris
Photography By – Sammy Jay (5)
Piano – Sonny Binns
Rhythm Guitar – Trevor Starr
Vocals – Ken Parker, Owen Gray
Engineered At – Chalk Farm Studios
Recorded At – Berry Street Studio
Mixed At – Berry Street Studio
Manufactured By – Third World Recording Co. Ltd.
Marketed By – Third World Recording Co. Ltd.
Label:World Enterprise Records – TDWD 18, Third World – TDWD 18
Series:Lovers Rock (2) – 3


 

Pasteur Lappe - Na Man Pass Ma 1979


Babette D'o. (rastawoman)                 
Back To Funky                           
Follow Me Into My Dreams (in Jamaica)   
Mbale (face To Face With The Truth)     
Misosi (don't Shoot On Me)              
Na Man Pass Man (na Iron De Cut Iron)   
Na Real Sekele Fo' Ya          

Credits

Arranged By [Rhythms / Horns], Guitar – Jacob Des Varieux*
Arranged By [Vocals / Horns], Lead Vocals, Lyrics By, Music By, Producer – Pasteur Lappe*
Art Direction, Bass Guitar – Christophe Zadire
Backing Vocals – Carol Rowley*, Chantal Curtis, Maryse Cremieux, The Zulu Gang*
Drums, Percussion – Philippe Draï
Engineer – Daniel Durand
Engineer, Mixed By – Gabriel Nahas
Guitar, Electric Piano, Clavinet – Douglas Mbida
Saxophone – Alain Hatot, Jimmy "Sax" Mvondo*
Synthesizer – Robert Jambamains*
Trombone – Alex Perdigon
Trumpet – Cako*
Distribuído por – Sonodisc
Produzido Por – Sekele Production
Publicado Por – Editions Esperance
Gravado Em – Studio Johanna
Gravado Em – I.H.P. Studios
Mixado em – Studio Johanna
Impresso Por – Grimoffset
Selo:Disques Espérance           


 

20 de março de 2023

Manford Best - Come Go With Me 1978


Christ Was Born To Be Loved           
Come Go With Me                         
Far Far Far-away                        
Good Morning                           
Nobody Cares                                                          
There's A Woman On My Mind (mother)     
Trace Of Love  

Credits

Backing Vocals – Marcel Allwell*, Nelly U.*
Bass – Edjo Jacques*, Henry Tunda*
Concept By – Emodi Okaro
Drums – Pelaciano Scott*, Joel M.*
Management – Mac Gregg.
Organ – Ginger Forcha, Wilson Ronwood
Percussion – Smart Lee, Timmy Essex
Photography By – Stainless Photo Lab.*
Rhythm Guitar – Emma Irk.* (tracks: A1)
Written-By, Producer, Vocals, Guitar – Manford Best
Recorded At – Godiac Studio, Enugu
Label:MacSeries Records                         


 

Manford Best - I've Been Loving You 1980


I Feel Like Dancing                       
I've Been Loving You                      
Lets Spend The Night Together (inst.)     
Lets Spend The Night Together             
Reconciliation                            
Someone Has Taken Her Away                
Sweet Loving                              
Turn The Lights Out       

Credits

℗ Manford Best
℗ + © 2018 Presch Media GmbH
2017 mastering at www.soundtempel.com
Music Consulting by DJ Xela L - www.djxelal.com
Manufactured and distributed by PMG - www.audio.cd
All rights of this reissue reserved to Presch Media GmbH
Arranged By, Arranged By [Horn And String Sections], Producer, Bass, Guitar [All Guitars], Percussion, Strings, Synthesizer [All Synthesisers] – Jake Sollo
Backing Vocals – Pam Douglas
Bongos, Congas – Kofi Ayivor
Drums – Chris Taylor
Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Grand Piano – Adrian Reed*
Lead Vocals – Manford Best, Pat Henry (2) (tracks: A4), Teddy Davis (2) (tracks: A2, A3, B1)
Tenor Saxophone – Slim Hobart
Trumpet – Frank Charlton
Record Company – Taretone
Recorded At – Gooseberry Sound Studios
Mixed At – Gooseberry Sound Studios
Recorded At – The Point Studios
Mixed At – The Point Studios
Mastered At – Tabansi Studio Ikeja, Lagos
Manufactured By – Presch Media GmbH
Distributed By – Presch Media GmbH
Copyright © – Presch Media GmbH
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Presch Media GmbH
Mastered At – Soundtempel Studio
Label:PMG (3)              


 

Masisi Mass Funk - I Want You Girl 1979


Care To Love Me       
Funky Music           
He Is To Be Praised   
Heavenly Father       
I Want You Girl       
Re-union              
To Win Or Lose        
Ungrateful People    

Credits

I have watched with Utter Dismay the sudden collapse of many young Country Groups who by sheer luck or good Music rose from Grass to Grace. I remember also such groups who've not been able to walk from slums to stardom either for lack of vibes or wrong collection and ill-luck. Whatever their cases, I symphathise with 'em all.
Having scrutinized the internal structure of this Band and their fate I have on invitation agreed to write about about 'em. And now let's talk 'bout the Guys.
Indeed it's my pleasure to present to you in this manner a creative bunch - "MASISI".
In a vast continent like Africa where ev'rybody wants to be a competitor than originator to MASISI the latter is the case. Writing 'bout MASISI is talking about originality. Having suffered a minor failure a while back, these desperate lads have re-emerged with rather a Supreme maturity in professional Music and this Album goes to prove both right. In all they constitute one of the newest but hardest and strongest Funk Acts to invade the nation's contemporary scene in a long time. Put together in one spirit, their emphasis lays upon their creativity, and the professional touch in this debut is purely their efforts and making.
MASISI couldn't have attained such heights without the much desired innovation and dedication which they injected into themselves despite odds. Thanks to the entire source that have contributed to up-hold the MASISI towards capturing the various dimension of their ability.
So have a play-down brother.
Bass Guitar [Fender], Vocals – Christadel "Eddie" Korsah*
Composed By, Arranged By, Performer – Masisi Mass Funk
Congas, Percussion – Kekereh Small*
Drums, Vocals, Percussion – George "Hardest" Atomba*
Executive-Producer – Chief H.O.E. Anichebe
Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals – Sunny "Little" Okpara*
Lead Vocals, Keyboards – Mike "Bille" Byvon*
Liner Notes – Ebere Ikoro
Producer – Frank Fyne
Rhythm Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar [Wah-Wah] – Fassi "Eddie" Michel*
Synthesizer [Moog] – Willie Christadel Rowood
Impresso Por – Abiprint & Pak Ltd.
Selo:Scodisk Sound  


 

Mr. Brown - Bad Man Wagon 1981


Every Man          
President          
Reggae Music       
Bad Man Wagon      
Forward I Up       
Ain't It Rockers   
Sensimelia         
Herb Famine        

Credits

On back cover:
Produced by ... for I And T Production
Recorded at Miami Sounds Studio

On labels:
Top Ranking Production
Dist. by Top Ranking Records 2109 Opalocka Blvd. Phone (305) 685-9605
Backing Band – Fat Man Ridim Section*
Executive-Producer – Ty Hutchinson
Producer – Touter Harvey*, Charles Farquharson, Ian Lewis
Written-By – Harvey* (faixas: B3), C. Farquharson* (faixas: A1 to B2, B4), I. Lewis*
Produzido Por – I And T Production
Distribuído por – Top Ranking Records (3)
Publicado Por – Rims Music
Gravado Em – Miami Sound Studio
Masterizado em – KK Mastering Labs, Inc.
Selo:Top Ranking International