Are you fan of 80’s Reggae Dub ? Dancehall, Junjo Lawes and Channel One are the sweetest words in your ears ? If yes, I strongly encourage you to take a look at Beth Lesser‘s website and specially on his book Rub-a-Dub Style: the Roots of Modern Dancehall that she’s kindly offering in free download. You’ll learn tons of information and anecdotes on your favorites producers, toasters, engineers and sound systems from this period by testimonies of direct actors of this incredible scene. And for those of you who like better paper than PDF, you can even purchase a printed copy. Now all you have to do is to put your Clarks shoes and get into the time machine : back in 1979/80 !

Playlist

the Revolutionaries – Roots Man Version

Joe Gibbs & the Professionals – Crucial Attempt

Mikey Dread – Parrot Jungle (Alternative Version)

King Tubby – the Frontline

Scientist – Jungle

the Morwells & Prince Jammy – Jammin’ for Survival

Junior Band – 365 Days