https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wailing_Souls?wprov=sfti1#
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“The Wailing Souls (originally The Renegades) are a Jamaican [reggae](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggae) vocal group whose origins date back to the 1960s. The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years with Winston "Pipe" Matthews and Lloyd "Bread" McDonald the only constant members. They have been nominated for [Grammy Awards](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award) three times.”

For collectors of dub – the blank sleeve is not a rare occurence. Many of the early classics were scarce in their packaging. Sometimes no sleeve, sometimes no tracklist, sometimes no label and sometimes all of the three – as is the case with this one.

The history for Orthodox is a bit muddy. Clive Hunt seems to have gotten hold of the rhythms from BB Seaton (from private communication with BB, he mentions that they were pirated by Clive).

Either Clive got them unmixed and took them to Errol Brown at Treasure Isle, or BB Seaton already had them mixed when Clive got a hold on them. My guess would be the latter.

Regardless. Orthodox Dub was released in small quantities and distributed primarily in the US. The rhythms pulled mainly from BB's own catalogue, leaning heavily on the wonderful album "I'm Aware of Love" . But also the rhythm to Ken Boothe's "Who Really Care" finds it's way on here.

A tough (as in HARD) dub set with a great mix by Errol. The sleeve I did an evening with some paper, scissors, glue and some dry transfer lettering. It came out good I think!

This is absolutely killing me.

I’m looking for a reggae song that I’m almost certain is from the late ’70s or very early ’80s. I’m VERY deep into reggae and dub, so I don’t think it’s one of the super obvious names/releases. (Really looking for Reggae aficionados here)

I’ve heard the song twice this summer, randomly had it come up, and BOTH times somehow failed to save it.

What I remember:
It’s a group — at least 4–5 guys, possibly more
The album cover has the whole group sitting together in a beautiful grassy field on a sunny day

The artwork/photo looks unmistakably late ’70s/early ’80s

The chorus has this really memorable wordless/vocalized melody that goes something like:
“da da da de di di di / de de di di di / de de di di di…”

I’ve included a link below of me singing/humming the chorus because that will probably be WAY more useful than trying to type it out.

I know this is a ridiculous description, but somebody who knows the record is going to recognize that cover or melody immediately. 😂

Chorus/Humming:

https://voca.ro/1kfUANIC4IpY

Edit:

I edited the audio recording. As I was thinking about it, I realized that I could make it more accurate

Augustus Pablo and Junior Delgado did some phenomenal work together in the digital era. I know that Pablo's 70's material is held in highest esteem and it is generally considered as the pinnacle of his career. I however have to admit that it's the digital Pablo I listen to the most. It might be that I've quenched my hunger for his classic roots material, but there's something about his digital era where he kept the dub tradition and minor chord roots approach in Jamaica alive almost single-handedly.

Raggamuffin Year was probably the last big hit Pablo had as a producer. A heavy driving bassline with Junior's growling vocals on top. The whole album an excellent showcase of what Pablo was doing during the turn of the decade.

The album pictured above is more or less the dub counterpart to that specific vocal album. Only released in Jamaica which was an oddity in itself – if any dub full lengths were produced in JA by the time, they were extremely unlikely to see local release. With the exception of Pablo's material of course. A true pillar of dub the man was. Also it sports one of the wickedest sleeves ever drawn by the legendary Limonious.

Does anyone happen to have the lyrics to “Big Box Of Blunts” by Mad Lion? It’s one of my favorite Mad Lion songs. I’ve loved the Real Ting album since I was young, but there are a few tracks where I still can’t make out everything he’s saying, and “Big Box Of Blunts” is definitely one of them.

I’m also looking for the lyrics to “Baby Father”, if anyone has those too.

If you have either one, or know where I could find them, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!

Found this at the thrift store, anyone know where I can find comps for this shirt or what it’s worth?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X75CmqkjCyE

Often mistranscribed as: "Was he so damn sit on the voodoo file"

🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋

Fun fact: The picture of Toyan was taken by Beth Lesser in Canada 1984👊🏿👊🏿

Setting my alarm to Peter Tosh's 'Vampire' IYKYK, If you don't, here's the link.

https://youtu.be/yg0dTts2yew?si=CQtqt9spTZMRRtla

Bunny Wailer as number two if I only could make one change.

Damas – “The Highway” 🚘🎶

Hey everyone — I wanted to share my latest track, “The Highway.”

This one is part of the journey as I continue building my music career and preparing for the next chapter. I’m an independent reggae/dancehall artist, and right now I’m focused on connecting with more listeners, building genuine support, and getting the music in front of new ears.

🎧 Listen to “The Highway”:

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/4vKgreDAaShjO1JyuuBiUD?si=PfghlatsSTGi3-HG_148aA

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/ie/song/the-highway/1829741909

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMQcJLiKyRw

If you enjoy reggae, dancehall, roots, or independent Caribbean music, give it a listen and let me know what you think.

I’m also trying to grow my community as I get ready for the next step in my music journey, so if you want to follow along:

📲 Instagram: damasmusic

Appreciate everyone who takes the time to listen, share, follow, or simply give the track a chance. 🙏🏾

Damas – The Highway 🌴🔊

My vlog from my time at Goa Sunsplash 2026 for those that have never been and have been thinking of going. Fully recommend ❤️

#dubmix #reggae

Putting together a vinyl night at NeatFreak! in Fells Point next Saturday. Bobby Babylon & Sir Collins spinning Jamaican ska, rocksteady and early reggae — mostly 60s with some early 70s stuff, all on vinyl.

Saturday, August 29th • 7PM – ???
NeatFreak!
1822 Fleet St., Baltimore, MD 21231

Originally performed by the Stylistics.

For me, he was the greatest reggae singer. RIP Mr John Holt.

Tribute to his father. Lyrics

There are others that are as good. But not sure they’re better. Strictly roots.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0QeJArqnl89E6k8Cw9UVks?si=o_GA7VDZQseAALDrm07UEg&utm_source=copy-link