Gappy Sets The Stereo On Fyah!

Gappy teams up with Peckings Productions for his latest album release, this one comes on the heels of his self produced Rising Out Of The Ghetto on Hot Coffee Music (Gappy's own label) featuring bangers like Longtime and Stinkin Rich. A different style is brought out for Put The Stereo On, an album that compiles Gappy's previous releases on the Peckings label and presents a slew of new tracks as well, most on Peckings trademark Studio One / Treasure Isle restored riddims. The tracks below are both from Coxsone Dodd's Studio One productions featuring the Hot Milk and 54-46/Boops riddims, Gappy nuh shy from lettin' us in on his influences, from his dad's 45s to the early dancehall sounds of the one Tenor Saw. The album is distributed by Greensleeves and is available on LP, so nuh slack - gwaan pick up dem track.

Gappy Ranks - Put The Stereo On (Hot Milk Riddim)


Gappy Ranks - Pumpkin Belly (54-46/Boops Riddim)

Movado & Shabba Spreadin' Afrikan Vybz!

NY's Afikan Vybz have been haunting me with this chune, disyaoneya too tough! Even though it's been in circulation for well ova a year- it still sounds boomin' to the ear! Clean production an well layered vocalists give this one a wicked feel, top dat with lyrics full up of good intention- well conscious dat! Thought it be worth a listen long with their Studio One Mix done by Stylish - check the links below... an' watch it cuz Afrikan Vybz be a sound sharper than knives!

Movado & Shabba Ranks - Don't Worry (Afrikan Vybz Remix)


Afrikan Vybz Sound (Stylish) - Studio One Mix

Studio One Sound A Mash All Others Down!

What a seriously scorching mix of crucial foundation and heavy dubplate classics, boasting the topper top sound of Sir Coxsone's Studio One productions. Since You & Me on a Jamboree posted it back in Sept. 2008, I just haven't been able to put it down - this a oneya too hot! These Studio One selections are mixed by JB and StranJah of Moa Anbessa Sound System from Chicago, that has since sprouted roots inna Brooklyn, South Korea, Brazil and Jamaica - spreadin' the vibes outernationally. Check their website for other info, dubplates, and scheduled events. Keep forwardin' the roots an' culture - for foundational sounds there is no better, Studio One a de real trend setter... Run tracks selector!

Moa Anbessa Sound System - Studio One Selections (1956-2004)
01. Lone Ranger - Dubplate
02. Al Campbell - Last Dance
03. Dona V - Lady Pull Over
04. Jim Nastic - Chatty Mouth
05. Wailing Souls - Back Out
06. The Ethiopians - I'm Gonna Take Over Now
07. Cornell Campbell - Stars
08. Dona V - Cry For Tomorrow
09. Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon
10. Jim Nastic - Reggae Galore
11. Marcia Griffiths - Tell Me Now
12. Alton Ellis - I'm The Ruler
13. Ken Boothe - When I Fall In Love
14. The Heptones - Oh Mama
15. Alton Ellis - A Fool
16. Jennifer Lara - Tell Me Where
17. Freddie McKay - Picture On The Wall
18. Horace Andy - Fever
19. Cedric Im Brooks - The Flute
20. Chronicle - On The Corner
21. The Tennors - Pressure & Slide
22. Sugar Minott - Mr DC
23. The Heptones - I Shall Be Released
24. Cornell Campbell - Queen Of The Minstrels
25. The Heptones - Party Time
26. Errol Dunkley - Black Cinderella
27. The Abyssinians - Declaration Of Rights
28. Wailing Souls - Row Fisherman Row
29. Johnny Osbourne - People Watch Me
30. The Cables - Baby Why
31. Jacob Miller - Love Is A Message
32. Glen Washington - My God Is Real

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