Bandelero Riddim – Jammys Records

BANDELERO RIDDIM produced by JAMMYS RECORDS 1991

Bandelero Overview

JAMMYS RECORDS is the label behind the classic rocksteady flow of the Bandelero Riddim, released in 1991. The label, founded by King Jammy, is known for shaping the sound of modern reggae and dancehall, with a long history of influential releases from the 1980s onward. The Bandelero Riddim brought together several talented artists. Pinchers stands out with the hit "Bandelero," a song that remains one of his most famous tracks. Pinchers also appears with "Hold Me," showing his smooth vocal style. Admiral Bailey delivers "Chatty Mouth People," adding his recognizable voice to the mix. Bailey is well known for his 1987 hit "Big Belly Man," which helped cement his reputation in dancehall. Little Twitch adds "Joe Blank Heart," while Hugo Barrington contributes "Loving Is A Thing." Spanner Banner joins with "Tease Me," a song that later became widely known through his collaborations with his brother Pliers. Other artists on the riddim include Thriller U with "Hard To Say Im Sorry," Leroy Gibbons with "Missing You," Pliers with "50 50 Love," and Colin Roach with "All Because Of You." The music arranger for this project helped blend each artist’s style into the riddim’s rootsy groove. JAMMYS RECORDS, with its deep catalog and influence, made sure reggae’s roots message stayed strong for a new generation. The Bandelero Riddim remains a bridge between classic and modern reggae sounds.

Bandelero Tracklist:

1. Pinchers – Bandelero
2. Admiral Bailey – Chatty Mouth People
3. Little Twitch – Joe Blank Heart
4. Hugo Barrington – Loving Is A Thing
5. Never Give You Love Gregory Isaacs
6. Pinchers – Hold Me
7. Spanner Banner – Tease Me
8. Thriller U – Hard To Say Im Sorry
9. Leroy Gibbons – Missing You
10. Pliers – 50 50 Love
11. Colin Roach – All Because Of You
12. Norbert Clarke – Shal La La (Adapted)
13. Gregory Isaacs – Put Some Loving In The Mail
14. John Holt – There’s A Train
15. Cocoa Tea – I Am The Roughest
16. Sugar Minott – I Love Music