Clive Hunts Ruff ‘n Tuff Sho Case – Intense

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.