As you should know by kow, if you follow this elusive likkle blog, I am more of a roots style aficionado.
But there are exceptions to that line and sometime some "digi" tune get stuck in my mind.
Here is one of these!
This 12" from 1985 is a perfect example of how good and infectious digi can be and it comes complete with conscious lyrics (when slackness was dominant).
The terrible riddim is blessed by the great Tony Tuff (born Winston Morris), original member of the great African Brothers (alongside Lincoln "Sugar" Minott and Derrick "Bubbles" Howard).
The lyrics goes about the runnings Tony observes at the time : "...some talking about the man Garvey, some giving praises to bad bwoy Johnny, none of them remembers the Almighty..." and he calls on to Jah : "Lord have mercy, beg you make me find meself worthy, I'm trying my best to make meself worthy" Roots and culture style, and, yes, he's damn worthy!
The 12" features a supa dupa DJ excursion on B-side. Super Tarnie summons a huge posse of cartoon characters and goes funny describing a mad session with many relevant DJ's of the era.
The cartoon style is wicked and wicked and wild!
This one must be a dancefloor filler, must try to play loud soon!
Check the whole 12" by following the link below the labels, enjoy, and let me know if you like it!
Peace to one and all,
Ben
http://www.mediafire.com/download/jlk5jwl6a3lotvl/Tony_Tuff_-_Have_mercy_-_Papa_Roots_International_12.zip
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