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Big Youth

Dread Locks Dread (Black History Month 2024)

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Released: 4th October 2024. Originally released on KLIK Records, in 1975, 'Dread Locks Dread' became one of the new Front Line label's first key releases when reissued in 1978. One of reggae's best and most recognizable 'toasters', Big Youth broke new ground as a DJ in the early '70s with a flowing, chant-like cadence that was equal parts melodic and invigorating, applying his infectious vocal approach to heavy social and political lyrics. A huge favourite of the punk and new wave artists at the time of release, Big Youth was embraced by The Clash, via Don Letts, and PiL, amongst others. 'Dread Locks Dread' skanks from punchy, rhythm-heavy reggae to the deepest, dubbiest roots. The hypnotic 'Some Like It Dread' reworks Dennis Brown's 'Some Like It Hot', where the DJ's toast is entwined with a bluesy harmonica (the dub version re-titled 'Black Man Message').

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  • Details

    Released:
    4th October 2024
    Category:
    Reggae
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    602465881271
  • Description

    Originally released on KLIK Records, in 1975, 'Dread Locks Dread' became one of the new Front Line label's first key releases when reissued in 1978. One of reggae's best and most recognizable 'toasters', Big Youth broke new ground as a DJ in the early '70s with a flowing, chant-like cadence that was equal parts melodic and invigorating, applying his infectious vocal approach to heavy social and political lyrics. A huge favourite of the punk and new wave artists at the time of release, Big Youth was embraced by The Clash, via Don Letts, and PiL, amongst others. 'Dread Locks Dread' skanks from punchy, rhythm-heavy reggae to the deepest, dubbiest roots. The hypnotic 'Some Like It Dread' reworks Dennis Brown's 'Some Like It Hot', where the DJ's toast is entwined with a bluesy harmonica (the dub version re-titled 'Black Man Message').
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Train to Rhodesia
    Big Youth
    2.House of Dread Locks
    Big Youth
    3.Lightning Flash (Weak Heart Drop)
    Big Youth
    4.Natty Dread She Want
    Big Youth
    5.Some Like It Dread
    Big Youth
    6.Marcus Garvey Dread
    Big Youth
    7.Big Youth Special
    Big Youth
    8.Dread Organ
    Big Youth
    9.Black Man Message
    Big Youth
    10.You Don't Care
    Big Youth
    11.Moving On
    Big Youth
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