“… A number of top Jamaican artist have recorded there, and Junior Reid has produced a good number of critically respected albums. From his humble beginnings in the ghetto of Waterhouse to the CEO of a major recording studio and record label, Junior Reid has accomplished a great deal on this short time on earth. With his incisive, almost prophetic lyrics and unstinting support for the ghettoman cause, Junior Reid remains a roots artist of great power. The album ‘Long Road’ comes from 1991, the time when the singer was on the cusp of worldwide breakthrough poised to sign to Madonna’s label and nuff tings a gwaan. ‘Long Road’ contains a number of dance style collaborations with the UK based Coldcut: Stop This Crazy Thing, Actions Speak Louder Than Words and a remake of the hit single he recorded for Joe Gibbs, Babylon Release The Chains. The album is more a dance album rather than a reggae/dancehall set. On ‘Long Road’ Junior incorporates several dance/house/hip hop influences, and we have to say it’s not to our liking, but there is no accounting for tastes, so you’ll have to judge yourself.”
Reggae Vibes
YouTube: Long Road, Shanty Town, World Cry, Stop This Crazy Thing, Banana boat man, Banana Boat Man (koloko riddim), Actions Speak Louder Than Words Remix, Babylon Release The Chain
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