Bubbling Pot Vol 1 – Harry J Records

BUBBLING POT VOL 1 – HARRY J RECORDS 1988

Harry J’s Bubbling Pot Vol. 1 feels a little different from the studio’s heavier late-’80s dancehall work: instead of leaning on one big star turn, it lines up a lively set of voices over a bright, bustling riddim that keeps the bass nimble and the drums snapping. Courtney Melody opens strong with “Bad Boy Put It Dung-Yard, ” and Junior Cat’s “Dance Hall Rammer-Yard” pushes the energy into rougher corner, while Princess Love’s “Jah Love-Yard” brings a more rootsy note without breaking the groove. Ninja Man and Princess Love’s duet, “Slim In A Body-Yard, ” adds extra bite, but the project’s shape really comes into focus with the run into Screw Driver’s “Let It Shine-Yard” and Sugar Ray’s title tune, which leave the rhythm cycling hard and tuneful.

Bubbling Pot Vol 1 Tracklist:

1. Courtney Melody – Bad Boy Put It Dung-Yard
2. Everton Plyers Bonner – Whisper In The Dark-Yard
3. Junior Cat – Dance Hall Rammer-Yard
4. Major Problem – Two Day Lover-Yard
5. Ninja Man And Princess Love – Slim In A Body-Yard
6. Princess Love – Jah Love-Yard
7. Screw Driver – Let It Shine-Yard
8. Sugar Ray – Bubbling Pot-Yard
9. Tony Tuff – Take All Of It-Yard