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Lady G – Nuff Respect (Rumours Riddim – 1988)

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I’m gonna take it back to the old school for a hot second.  In 1988 the Rumours Riddim dropped and took the dancehall scene by storm.  Originally produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke this has become one of the most classic dancehall riddims to date with numerous re-workings of it surfacing in the last 20 years.  The infectious bass line is just way too rude and is sure to make you move your feet.  The biggest drop on the riddim may be up for debate but in my mind Lady G just kills everything with her cut “Nuff Respect”.  A close second is Gregory Isaacs with the title track “Rumours”.  Special mention goes to Josey Wales “Everyone Hustling”.  Check it!

Lady G – Nuff Respect

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Gregory Isaacs – Rumours

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Garnett Silk….. R.I.P.

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on August 7, 2009
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On December 9th, 1994 Garnett Silk was taken from us at the young age of 28.  He lives on through his music which helped form the early 90’s foundation for conscious roots reggae.  Few artists can boast such a powerful and soothing singing melody.   Here is a classic tune from the Late Great Garnett Silk that features a young Buju Banton.  “Let Jah be praise and wicked man be scatter.  Listen to Buju and the Archangel.”

Garnett Silk & Buju Banton – Complain

And here you can grab a few of his other classic tunes.  If you don’t know these tracks then educate yourself.  Foundation.

Garnett Silk – Splashing Dashing

Garnett Silk, Cocoa Tea & Charlie Chaplin – Every Kind

Garnett Silk – Keep Them Talking

And here’s a little something special for the true heads.  In 1999 the mighty KILLIMANJARO sound crew released a tribute album of all their exclusive Garnett Silk dubs.  Big up the one like Redstripe for linking me with this classic set.

Killimanjaro Remembers Garnett Silk (Recorded in 1999) (Divshare link)