VA – Studio One DJ Party (2LP)

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Soul Jazz Records presentsStudio One DJ Party – anotherinstallment from the mighty Studio One Records catalogue. A wicked new collection of the finest DJs and toasters ever to inhabit the world of reggae seminal Jamaican artists includingPrince Jazzbo, Dillinger, Dennis Alcapone, Michigan & Smiley, Lone Rangeras well as a host of lesser known artists and rare cuts from Studio One.

From the earliest days whenClement Sir Coxsone Doddran his Downbeat soundsystem up and down the length of Jamaica, DJs and toasters such asKing StittandCount Machukiewere always a part of the sound of Studio One, introducing new records and exciting audiences with catchphrase lines such as:

No matter what the people say these sounds lead the way

It’s the order of the day from your boss deejayKing Stitt

So when DJ emerged as a distinct reggae style at the start of the 1970s, Studio One was, as always, way ahead of their competitors. Legendary artists of the calibre ofDillinger, Dennis AlcaponeandPrince Jazzboall queued up to record for the equally legendary label.

At the end of the 1970s, as dancehall exploded onto the island, Clement Dodd was once again able to maintain Studio Ones position on the throne as the number one sound in the Jamaica, fighting off upstart competitors such as Channel One and Joe Gibbs who tried to replicate Studio Ones unique sound. During this period Clement Dodd released a series of stunning dancehall releases from young DJ/dancehall artists at the label including Lone Ranger and Michigan & Smiley.

This selection spans the early 70s up until the mid-1980s, from the earliest days of deejay toasting right up until digital dancehall, ground-breaking tracks over the finest selection of the ultimate Studio One rhythms and tracks. Who could ask for more?

Tracklist

1. Screechie Dan We A Don
   2. Lone Ranger My Number
   3. Dennis Alcapone Riddle I This
   4. Kentrus It A Fi Bun
   5. Lone Ranger Apprentice Dentist
   6. King Sporty DJ Special
   7. Prince Jazzbo Little Joe
   8. Ragga Muffin Ragga Muffin
   9. Mad Roy Universal Love
   10. King Sporty Choice Of Music
   11. King Stitt Rhyming Time
   12. Prince Jazzbo Fire Coal Version
   13. Dillinger Fountain on The Mountain
   14. Michigan & Smiley Thank You Jah
   15. Prince Garthie Raindrops
   16. Jah Buzz Automatic Clapping
   17. Dennis Alcapone El Paso
   18. Big Joe Nanny Version Skank