Various Artists Volcano Dancehall Albums Collection 2 Disc New CD

Various Artists Volcano Dancehall Albums Collection 2 Disc New CD

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4 essential early dancehall albums. Most recordings unavailable on any format for decades. Features three superstars of the original dancehall era. As the 1970s drew to a close, Jamaican music underwent one of it's periodical stylistic shifts, with the roots sound that had found favour with reggae audiences throughout much of the decade supplanted by a brasher less ethereal style that soon came to be known as 'dancehall'. One of the most overlooked genres in the island's rich musical history, dancehall mixed hard- edged elements of roots and dub with the goodtime upbeat vibes of 60s ska, rock steady and early reggae, with it's development providing a badly needed injection of excitement into the nation's music scene. Arguably the most influential Kingston-based music maker from this time was Henry 'Junjo' Lawes, who launched his career as an independent record producer in 1978, having previously made his mark working alongside Linval Thompson. After seeing his work released on a number of Jamaican music labels, he achieved his first major success the following year, with such hit singles as 'Bounty Hunter', 'Shine Eye Gal' and 'Looking My Love', performed by up-and-coming singer-songwriter Barrington Levy. Soon after, Lawes produced the singer's debut album, 'Bounty Hunter' - released on Hyman Wright's Hi Life label - the popularity of which further cemented the reputations of both men. Over the years that immediately followed, Lawes demonstrated his mastery of the dancehall sound by producing a series of best-selling singles and albums on his Volcano and Jah Guidance and Arrival labels, while his determination to remain a key player on the local scene was demonstrated by the formation of his venerated Volcano sound system. Among the many newcomers with whom he worked during this period were youthful DJs Charlie Chaplin and Cocoa Tea, whose associations with the producer spawned such dancehall classics as 'Rocking Dolly', 'I've Lost My Sonia', 'Hey Youthman', 'International Robbery' and 'Yankee'Skank', all of which were included across a trio of popular long-players: 'Weh Dem A Go Down', 'Sound System' and 'Dancehall Rockers'. This long overdue collection, which brings together Barrington Levy's breakthrough album along with the above Cocoa Tea and Charlie Chaplin collections and a handful of rare bonus tracks, provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy original Jamaican dancehall at it's very best, produced and performed by some of it's finest talents.

- Disc 1 - 1 Bounty Hunter - Barrington Levy 2 Shaolin Temple - Barrington Levy 3 Shine Eye Girl - Barrington Levy 4 Moonlight Lover - Barrington Levy 5 Trod with Jah Jah - Barrington Levy 6 It's Not Easy - Barrington Levy 7 Skylarking - Barrington Levy 8 Jah Life - Barrington Levy 9 Wedding Ring - Barrington Levy 10 Don't Fuss Nor Fight - Barrington Levy 11 Looking My Love - Barrington Levy 12 Walk 2000 Miles - Barrington Levy 13 Rocking Dolly - Cocoa Tea 14 Informer - Cocoa Tea 15 Jah Made Them That Way - Cocoa Tea 16 Evening Time - Cocoa Tea 17 Can't Stop Cocoa Tea - Cocoa Tea 18 I've Lost My Sonia - Cocoa Tea 19 I'm Wanted - Cocoa Tea 20 I'm Going Home - Cocoa Tea 21 On Top of the World - Cocoa Tea 22 Chalice Nuh Fi Ramp with - Cocoa Tea 23 Christmas Is Coming - Cocoa Tea - Disc 2 - 1 We Hot - Charlie Chaplin 2 Small Days - Charlie Chaplin 3 Afraid of You - Charlie Chaplin 4 Bounce, Pon We Corner - Charlie Chaplin 5 Why the World Say So - Charlie Chaplin 6 Screwface People - Charlie Chaplin 7 Principle - Charlie Chaplin 8 Tribute to Marvin Gaye - Charlie Chaplin 9 Ginal - Charlie Chaplin 10 International Robbery - Charlie Chaplin 11 Yan Kee Skank Aka Yankee Skank - Charlie Chaplin 12 Chalice - Charlie Chaplin 13 Face to Face - Charlie Chaplin 14 Eden Ah Try - Charlie Chaplin 15 Tell Me Why - Charlie Chaplin 16 Drifting - Charlie Chaplin 17 Hey Youthman - Charlie Chaplin 18 Skylarking (12" Mix) Version - Barrington Levy 19 Moonlight Dub - Barrington Levy 20 Shine Eye Girl Version - Barrington Levy