Pato Banton – “Never Give Up” (1987)
The title track from Pato Banton’s 1987 album which featured his pro-ganja hit “Don’t Sniff Coke.”
Shinehead – “Hello Y’All” (1988)
Bronx toaster Shinehead’s 1988 rap-reggae hit “Hello Y’All,” which came out on the Unity album…
Pato Banton – “Don’t Sniff Coke” (1987)
Pato Banton, who first came to national recognition, by appearing on The English Beat’s 1982 album Special Beat Service, came out with this humorous anti-coke and pro-gangja classic in 1987 on his Never Give In album. I spun this record quite a bit when I was 17.
Noel Ellis – “To Hail Selassie” (1983)
Another great track from Ellis’ self-titled 1983 dub-heavy reggae classic…
Noel Ellis – “Memories” (1983)
Great dub-inflected track from the little-known and unjustly ignored self-titled album by Noel Ellis from 1983.
Bob Marley & the Wailers – “Is This Love” (1978)
Taken from the 1978 album Kaya, one of Bob’s greatest creations. This is simply one of those songs you never get tired of hearing.
NOTE: If this song says it’s no longer available, just click on it twice & it should bring up another screen that will automatically play it.
The Clash w/ Mikey Dread – “Rockers Galore…UK Tour” (1980)
Jamaican producer and toaster Mikey Dread sings over the “Bankrobber” dub melody (this was the B-side) from June 1980. Very hard to find now.
Outside of Eek-A-Mouse, Dread probably had the strangest singing voice in reggae. This is in tribute to him, as he passed away not too long ago. He was a production genius and should not be forgotten.
The Beat Patrol 