Jamaican Dancehall Reggae

Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially, dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably, with digital dancehall (or "ragga") becoming increasingly characterized by faster rhythms. Key elements of dancehall music include its extensive use of Jamaican Patios rather than Jamaican standard English and a focus on the track instrumentals (or "riddims").

 Jamaican Dancehall Reggae
Jamaican Dancehall Reggae

Dancehall saw initial mainstream success in Jamaica in the 1980s, and by the 1990s, it became increasingly popular in Jamaican diaspora communities. In the 2000s, dancehall experienced worldwide mainstream success, and by the 2010s, it began to heavily influence the work of established Western artists and producers, which has helped to further bring the genre into the Western music mainstream.
Admiral Bailey - Winey Winey

Admiral Bailey - Winey Winey

Admiral Bailey - (1988)

 

Single release from the dancehall deejay, widely described as "the hottest dancehall star of the late 1980s".

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Earl George - People Are Doing It

Earl George - People Are Doing It

Earl George - (1977)

British pressing from the late '70s reggae/lovers rock singer-songwriter, best known for his work with Lee "Scratch" Perry and Bunny Lee.

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Sugar Minott - Man Hungry

Sugar Minott - Man Hungry

Sugar Minott - (1978)

Excellent original Black Roots pressing, increasingly hard to find, in this kind of condition.

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Anthony Blackwood - Ghetto

Anthony Blackwood - Ghetto

Anthony Blackwood -

Reggae artist best known for his roots reggae and dub singles "African Woman", "Written Lies" and "Once Bitten Twice Shy".

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Spanner Banner - Cry Cry

Spanner Banner - Cry Cry

Spanner Banner -

Elusive pressing from dancehall-roots songwriter-performer, responsible for writing Chaka Demus & Pliers' chart-topping "Tease Me".

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