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Artist:	ZUKIE, TAPPA
Title:	Dub Em Zukie (Rare Dubs 1976-79)
Label:	JAMAICAN RECORDINGS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$16.00
Catalog #:	JR 015CD

"Dub Em Zukie contains unreleased dubs dating from 1977 to 1979 from the vaults of ace producer and deejay Tappa Zukie. Contains rare dubs of The Wallets' 'Hypocrites', Johnny Clarke's cut of Leroy Smart's 'Ballistic Affair', Horace Andy's 'Natty Dread She A Want', and also dubs to Zukies toasts of Jackies Edward's 'Invasion' and Johnny Clarke's 'Poor Marcus' amongst others. At least half the dubs contained on this set were mixed by King Tubby."

Artist:	ZUKIE, TAPPA
Title:	Horns Up! Dubbing With Horns
Label:	JAMAICAN RECORDINGS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	JR 032CD

"Tappa Zukie is not only one of Jamaica's greatest DJs, he's a well-respected producer and arranger. Looking back through his master tapes, Jamaican Recordings found a lost release that, due to being by a worldwide recording artist and the pressures that this carries, has stayed on the shelf and been passed over.. until now. When rhythm was king way back in the '70s, the predominant feature of the mix was the drums and bass, with horns and other musical instruments pushed back. This album was Tappa Zukie's attempt to rectify the imbalance and shine a light on the other talented musicians involved. When looking at the music with this approach, you can hear some of Tappa's other influences coming through. Maybe it's a jazzier or bluesy feel, and this almost makes the album feel like an unreleased film score."

Artist:	ZUKIE, TAPPA
Title:	Horns Up! Dubbing With Horns
Label:	JAMAICAN RECORDINGS (UK)
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	JR 032LP

LP version on 180 gram vinyl. "Tappa Zukie is not only one of Jamaica's greatest DJs, he's a well-respected producer and arranger. Looking back through his master tapes, Jamaican Recordings found a lost release that, due to being by a worldwide recording artist and the pressures that this carries, has stayed on the shelf and been passed over.. until now. When rhythm was king way back in the '70s, the predominant feature of the mix was the drums and bass, with horns and other musical instruments pushed back. This album was Tappa Zukie's attempt to rectify the imbalance and shine a light on the other talented musicians involved. When looking at the music with this approach, you can hear some of Tappa's other influences coming through. Maybe it's a jazzier or bluesy feel, and this almost makes the album feel like an unreleased film score."

Artist:	ZUKIE, TAPPA
Title:	Rootsman Connection
Label:	KINGSTON SOUNDS (UK)
Format:	CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	KING 014CD

"During the mid-'70s in downtown Kingston, it was a heavy time both musically and politically. The climate was defining the music and everything was dread. During this time, Tapper Zukie was establishing himself as named star on the DJ roots circuit and would become a favorite with the UK punk scene. Back home however, Tapper was also getting a name for his production talents, of which here we have 15 examples. Here Kingston Sounds have selected some fine cuts from this period with singers such as Horace Andy, Cornell Campbell and Prince Alla, as well as lesser known ones such as Ba Wisdom and Putto Black. Of course no Tapper Zukie collection would be complete without the man himself dropping some lyrics, so there's a couple of cuts from him, too, including a sound clash with Jah Mikey."

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