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Tapper Zukie - The musical intimidator
Wonderful stuff, been waiting for this, just love it. After the originators and as we moved into the 70’s Tapper was the man for me. There were others, Jazzbo, Dillinger, Trinity, Dr Alimantado but Tapper was it. MPLA and Pick up the Rockers were enormous set against the backdrop of the Revolutionaries Channel One.
This is a cracking album from the lazy but heavy riddims of Man A warrior right through to Natty Dread a Weh She Want and Raggy Joey boy. Yes as the apt title suggests it was head on, it was intimidation, it was hard but it was distinctive, thoughtful, meaningful and critical yet amongst the lead there were great harmonies use of everything to the fullest.
So so many top cuts, no favourites but the MPLA album will always remain strong especially Rockers, Chapter a day and the heavy Tribulation. Up to 1977 was the best period and this takes over a CD and a bit. Also there is some collaboration included because if memory serves the Ballistic Dread was Leroy Smart Ballistic Affair. Re emerged in 82 with a big cut with Horace Andy Natty Dread a weh she want.
Cant speak highly enough of this especially CD1
Tapper Zukie: The Musical Intimidator: The Anthology (TJDDD156)
Format: Double CD album Released: Availability: Not in stock: order for despatch in 3 to 28 days Price: £14.99
Despite the popularity of his music and his standing in the Reggae music industry, a comprehensive anthology of Tapper Zukie's music has until now been unavailable. The Musical Intimidator makes up for lost time, featuring all of his buggest hits, including material from his sojourn at Virgin Records. This collection not only provides the perfect introduction to Tapper's work, but also features some of the heaviest DJ sounds ever waxed.
Tracklisting
2-CD SET
DISC 1
Man A Warrior - Listen
Message To Pork Eaters (aka Jah Man A Come) - Listen
Viego - Listen
Judge I Oh Lord - Listen
Pontius Pilate - Listen
Jah Is I Guiding Light (aka Musical Treasure) - Listen
No Natty No Cry (aka Natty Dread Don't Cry) - Listen
Don't Get Crazy - Listen
Ten Against One - Listen
Rockers - Listen
M.P.L.A. - Listen
Ballistic Dread - Listen
Natty Still Waiting - Listen
Marcus - Listen
Born To Be Black (aka Some Of Them) - Tapper Zukie & His Brethren (12" mix) - Listen
Chapter A Day - Listen
Peace And Love - Listen
Tribulation - Listen
New Star - Tapper Zukie & The Musical Intimidators - Listen
Make Faith (12" mix) - Tapper Zukie & Knowledge - Listen
What's Yours (12" mix) - Tapper Zukie & Knowledge - Listen
Revolution - Listen
Living In The Ghetto - Listen
Liberation Struggle - Listen
DISC 2
Oh Lord! - Listen
Green Bay Murder - Listen
Natty Princess - Listen
Get Ready - Listen
She Want A Phensic - Listen
Prophesy - Listen
Fire Bun - Listen
The Other Half (12" mix) - Listen
The Bum - Listen
Sensimelia - Listen
Ragga Muffet (10" mix) - Horace Andy & David Sinclair - Listen
Enoch Powell (aka Black Star Liner) - Listen
My God Is Real - Listen
Man From Bosrah - Listen
Natty Dread A Weh She Want (12" mix) - Tapper Zukie & Horace Andy - Listen
Cool Down (Your Temper) - Listen
Raggy Joey Boy (10" mix) - Listen
Human Right - David Sinclair & Big Youth - Listen
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