Clive Hunts Ruff ‘n Tuff Sho Case – Intense

CLIVE HUNT’S RUFF ‘N’ TUFF SHO’ CASE – INTENSE 1982

Clive Hunt’s Ruff ’n Tuff Sho’ Case lands in that early-’80s moment when roots reggae was getting a sharper, leaner studio edge, and Intense keeps the focus tight with just two cuts here. Bres Hammond’s “River Bank” sets the mood with a grounded, strutting feel, while Horace Denton’s “Superstar” carries a little more lift and personality, giving the set its spark. Hunt’s name matters because he was already one of the scene’s dependable behind-the-scenes architects by then, and this 1982 issue has that unfussy, well-drilled feel you hear when a producer knows exactly how much room to leave around the vocal. “Superstar” is the cut that lingers longest, with Denton’s delivery pushing the riddim into memorable territory.

Clive Hunts Ruff ‘n Tuff Sho Case Tracklist:

1. Bres Hammond – River Bank
2. Horace Denton – Superstar