Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)
Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)
Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)
Various

Rise Jamaica!

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Rise Jamaica! celebrates Jamaica's most vibrant musical export—ska, the precursor to reggae and rocksteady. Ska emerged in late 1950s Jamaica as a fusion of American R&B, calypso, and local mento, characterized by its signature off-beat guitar skank and infectious, jumpy energy. This two-disc collection gathers essential tracks from ska's golden age, when the style dominated Jamaica before reggae took over. You'll hear raw horn sections, witty lyrics, and undeniable groove that made ska irresistible. The music feels alive and immediate, capturing Jamaican musicians experimenting and innovating at a furious pace. Perfect for understanding reggae's roots and discovering why ska's infectious energy remains captivating.

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Item Details+
Genre Reggae
Style Ska
Media Mint (M)
Sleeve Mint (M)
Label Trojan Records, BMG
Year 2022
Country UK
Format 2xCD
Tracklist+
  1. Genre:
  2. Reggae
  3. Style:
  4. Ska
  5. Label:
  6. Trojan Records,BMG
  7. Country:
  8. UK
  9. Year:
  10. 05 Aug 2022
  11. . Jamaican Radio Hits Of '62
  12. 1-1. Al T. Joe - Rise Jamaica (Independence Time Is Here) 2:40
  13. 1-2. Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica 2:28
  14. 1-3. Owen Gray - My One Desire 2:38
  15. 1-4. Drumbago All Stars - Duck Soup 2:39
  16. 1-5. The Beltones - Gloria (Love) 2:20
  17. 1-6. Roy And Patsy - My Happy Home 2:22
  18. 1-7. Derrick Morgan - The Hop 2:33
  19. 1-8. Stranger & Patsy - Let's Go To The Party 2:59
  20. 1-9. Owen Gray - Darling Patricia 2:54
  21. 1-10. Jimmy James (2) - Bewildered And Blue 2:41
  22. 1-11. Derrick And Patsy - Love Not To Brag 3:07
  23. 1-12. Lloyd Clarke - Love You The Most 2:35
  24. 1-13. Rupie Edwards - Just Because 3:04
  25. 1-14. Prodigals - Prodigal Son 2:48
  26. 1-15. Derrick Morgan - Be Still 2:48
  27. 1-16. Lloyd Clarke - Love Me Or Leave Me 2:24
  28. 1-17. Roland Alphonso - Easter Bonnet 2:51
  29. 1-18. Owen Gray - Nobody Else 3:00
  30. 1-19. Derrick Morgan - Forward March 2:57
  31. 1-20. Lloyd Clarke - Good Morning 2:31
  32. 1-21. Don Drummond And His Band - Twelve Minutes To Go 2:42
  33. 1-22. Jimmy Cliff - Hurricane Hattie 2:42
  34. 1-23. Owen Gray - Midnight Track 2:28
  35. 1-24. Derrick And Patsy - Housewife's Choice 2:43
  36. 1-25. Lord Creator - Independent Jamaica 2:50
  37. . The Duke's Dubplates '62
  38. 2-1. Roland Alphonso - Chick Chick 2:51
  39. 2-2. Stranger & Ken - Power (Take 2) 2:27
  40. 2-3. Cosmo & Dennis - Baby Please Don't Go 2:44
  41. 2-4. Hortense Ellis - Midnight Train (Take 1) 2:26
  42. 2-5. Derrick And Patsy - Feel So Fine (Take 1) 3:06
  43. 2-6. Roland Alphonso - Neck Tie (Take 2) 3:02
  44. 2-7. The Charmers - Little Angel 2:20
  45. 2-8. Stranger & Ken - Come Over Baby 2:43
  46. 2-9. Cosmo & Dennis - Lollipop I'm In Love (Take 3) 2:57
  47. 2-10. Prodigals - Bye Bye Baby 2:56
  48. 2-11. Roland Alphonso - As Teardrops Fall 2:51
  49. 2-12. Derrick And Patsy - Marianne (Take 1) 2:48
  50. 2-13. The Charmers - Mow Sen Wa 2:10
  51. 2-14. Duke Reid Group - Herring Bone 2:53
  52. 2-15. Basil Gabbidon - Ben Johnson Day (Take 1) 2:20
  53. 2-16. Frank Cosmo - At The Party (Take 3) 2:52
  54. 2-17. Roland Alphonso - Double Six 2:44
  55. 2-18. Nathaniel "Jerry" McCarthy - Crazy Girl 2:33
  56. 2-19. Derrick Morgan - Joy Bells (Take 3) 2:28
  57. 2-20. Roland Alphonso - Honeycomb 3:03
  58. 2-21. Stranger & Patsy - This Is Love (Take 2) 2:51
  59. 2-22. Frank Cosmo - Have Mercy Baby 2:26
  60. 2-23. Stranger & Ken - Straight Home 2:40
  61. 2-24. Duke Reid Group - Woodchopper's Ball (Take 2) 2:56
  62. 2-25. Cosmo & Dennis - I'm Gone 3:06
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