Description
Essential SKA anthology celebrating Arthur "Duke" Reid, one of Jamaica's most legendary label owners and producers. Curated by respected compiler Dean Rudland, this "all-killer, no-filler" collection draws from the golden era when jazz-trained musicians and Alpha Boys School graduates fueled the birth of ska in Kingston's studios.
Sixteen essential cuts include The Skatalites' "Latin Goes Ska" and "Occupation," Don Drummond's "Lucky Seven," and Baba Brooks Band's "Watermelon Man," alongside gems from Justin Hinds & The Dominos and Stranger Cole.
Freshly remastered for definitive sound quality, this is the perfect entry point for anyone diving into Treasure Isle's catalog for the first time and essential for seasoned ska collectors chasing key Duke Reid productions. A true cornerstone release for any serious Jamaican music collection. Comes with printed inner-sleeve. Order now.
TRACKS:
SIDE A
- 1. Watermelon ManBaba Brooks
- 2. Strongman SampsonEric Morris & Ba Ba Brooks Band
- 3. Silver DollarTommy Mccook & His Skatalites
- 4. Little Did You KnowThe Techniques
- 5. Latin Goes SkaThe Skatalites
- 6. Really NowGloria & The Dreamlets
- 7. Run JoeStranger Cole
- 8. OccupationThe Skatalites
SIDE B
- 9. Independence Ska (Pussycat)Baba Brooks Band
- 10. Love Up Push UpJustin Hinds & The Dominos
- 11. Guns FeverBaba Brooks Band
- 12. Dance CrasherAlton And The Flames
- 13. Lucky SevenDon Drummond With Tommy Mccook Band
- 14. RenegadeThe Zodiacs
- 15. Duck SoupBaba Brooks
- 16. The Fits Is On Me
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