Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ) (born 24 August 1952, Chapelton, Jamaica) is a British-based dub poet. He became the second living poet, and the only black poet, to be published in the Penguin Classics series. His poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican Patois over dub-reggae, usually written in collaboration with renowned British reggae producer/artist Dennis Bovell.

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Crucial - Anyone unlucky enough to not own this double cd simply will never know what they are missing. The steppers are essential - The British Dub scene at its full power. Furthur "ah hum" @ Amazon

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"Dubs From The Vaults" contains exclusive never been released cuts from the studio archives. Featuring little known studio collaborations like "Rockers 44" and "Planet Dub" alongside some Conscious Sounds heavyweights, Centry and The Music Family.

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In an altogether modern and collaborative approach, many of the world's most pioneering musicians, producers and DJs have joined together to bring each of their distinct styles to 13 of Nat King Cole's outstanding recordings for RE:GENERATIONS.

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Trombone master Don Drummond was among the seminal figures behind the evolution of ska — a founding member of the legendary Skatalites, he was the genre's most prolific composer, with well over 300 songs to his name before his brief career ended in tragedy. Even prior to the birth of ska, Drummond was already regarded as something of a Jamaican legend for his jazz prowess; as a teacher at West Kingston's Alpha Boys School, he also mentored up-and-comers including Tommy McCook, Rico Rodriguez, Vernon Muller, Joe Harriott and Vincent Gordon.

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On a dub mission since 1995, Dubhead's raison d'être has been pure and simple - to make the new breed of dub and roots available to as many people as have the ears to listen.

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Another weighty compilation from the U.K dub specialist label Dubhead. Using the tried and tested successful formula of mixing known names and introducing new acts along the way. The running order takes in a lot of what’s most happening on the current U.K dub steppers scene including The Bush Chemists, Love Grocer, Urban Dub, The Disciples, Aba Shanties ‘The Shanties’, William The Conqueror, Twilight Circus and Dubclash.

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Recorded in London following an attempt on his life, Exodus shows Bob Marley mellowing a bit. Despite some powerful political tracks, Marley adopts a less fiery, more reflective approach than his previous outings. Still, it's hard to find reggae as good as this. Exodus has all one would expect from a Bob Marley album: rumbling statements like "Exodus" and "The Heathen" as well as poetic love songs like "Turn Your Lights Down Low." Considering how good these tracks are, Exodus does not stop here. Marley also unleashed the huge international hits "Jamming," "Waiting in Vain," and "One Love/People Get Ready." These inspired tracks, perhaps more than any others, came to define Marley around the world. AMG

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Good compilation on Peter Tosh reflecting the period from 1978 to 1983 and some tracks made in 1987 when he was on the way to a career revival but was shot at home during a robbery. He is one of the Reggae icons, a singer, musician, revolutionary, poet, former core member of The Wailers, Rastafari & 'Steppin' Razor'.

Every once in a while a single is released to radio that, whether or not you like it, you can't get it out of your head. With its infectious beat and indecipherable lyrics Big City Life was the first single off Signs of a Struggle, the debut record by Mattafix (Marlon Roudette and Preetesh Hirji). The unlikely duo’s friendship was set while working together in a recording studio. Unlikely, as according to their biography, Roudette and Hirji should not even be friends. One is a steel pan virtuoso and the other a self-confessed computer geek; one an Anglo/West Indian brought up in tropical St Vincent, the other and Indian raised on London's rough and tumble Harrow Rd. But thanks to a common love of music and chance meeting at a recording studio, a friendship was formed and Mattafix was born. It is the duo's very diverse background, which gives Signs of a Struggle its uniquely effective sound. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop, house, roots reggae, blues, jazz and calypso amongst others, Mattafix has managed to create and perfect sounds, which many past groups have tried and failed. All tracks on Signs of a Struggle are written and produced by Mattafix with additional production and mixing by Jim Abyss (Kasabian/UNKLE/Placebo), Craig Silvy (Magic Numbers/The Coral), Steve Dubb and Seggs (Roots Manuva/Chemical Brothers) and Johnny Dollar (Neneh Cherry, Massive Attack).