
Gunman produced by Anthony Red Rose, Anthony Malvo, Steely, Clevie, Stuart Brown, Bobby Digital, Sugar Minott, Henry Lawes, Linval Thompson, Donovan Germain, Captain Sinbad, King Jammy, Dave Kelly, Patrick Roberts, Tony Kelly, Doctor Dread, Father Pow for How Yu Fi Sey Dat?, Steely, Clevie, Charm, African Star, Digital-B, Shocking Vibes, Kickin, Volcano, Jah Life, Penthouse, Sinbad, Jammy’s, Stone Love in 1980
Gunman Riddim, dated to 1980, is rooted in Henry Lawes’ original production and later appeared across a wide spread of labels and producers, which is part of why it has stayed such a durable reggae foundation. The version here pulls together a strong mix of voices and styles, with Michael Prophet’s title cut, Anthony Red Rose’s African Soldier, Anthony Malvo’s Jah Mercy, Beenie Man and Michael Prophet’s Gun Man, and Beres Hammond’s Sunshine And Rain among the key tunes. It blends singers and deejays well, moving from hard-edged gunman themes to smoother melodic cuts, and its long afterlife is easy to hear in later reinterpretations from the early 1990s and beyond.
Gunman Riddim Release Details
- Riddim year: 1980
- Total tracks: 66
- Unique artists on riddim: 62
- Key artists on this riddim: Anthony Malvo, Anthony Red Rose, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Capleton, Captain Barkey
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 1960s-80s Riddims Archive
Gunman Riddim Tracklist:
- Dub – Hitler Version
- Dub – Sadie Version
- Dub – Surprise Version
- Anthony Malvo – Jah Mercy
- Anthony Malvo – Reggae Christmas
- Anthony Red Rose – African Soldier
- Beenie Man & Michael Prophet – Gun Man
- Beres Hammond – Sunshine And Rain (1991)
- Black Coolie – Clean Up Mi Act (1990)
- Capleton – Surprise
- Captain Barkey – Grammy Body
- Chukki Starr – Gunman
- Cobra – Call It Off (1991)
- Cobra – Gal You Fe Pose (1991)
- Cobra – Pause (1991)
- Cocoa Tea – Babylon Get Fraid (1995)
- Dean Fraser – Sadie
- Dennis Brown – She Brought Me Love (1991)
- Dennis Brown & Cutty Ranks – Decide Your Mind (1991)
- Everton Blender – Sensi (2000)
- Frankie Paul – Friends (Lady) (1991)
- General Degree – Original (1995)
- General Degree – Shot A Fagot (1991)
- George Nooks – Bad Boy
- Ghost – Emorality
- Hawkeye – X File
- Junior Tucker – Attitude (1996)
- Junior Tucker & Scatta – Attitude
- Lady Saw – Ism And Scism (1995)
- Linval Thompson – She Gone (1983)
- Little Kirk – Diana (1992)
- Little Lenny – Gun Fi Bus (1992)
- Mafia & Fluxy – Gunman Riddim (1991)
- Maxi Priest – Should I
- Mega Banton – Off Mi Fender (2000)
- Michael Prophet – Gunman (1980)
- Michigan & Smiley – Jah Army (1982)
- Michigan & Smiley – Tom’s Diner (1991)
- Mykal Rose – Hitler
- Ninjaman – Me Naah Move (1991)
- Norris Man – Naah Compromise
- Paul Elliott – Bad Bwoy (2000)
- Pinchers – Ammunition (1991)
- Prezident Brown – Mr Want It All
- Raymond Wright & Alkatraz – Babylon Town (2000)
- Richie Spice – It Is Me
- Richie Stephens – Sad Eyes
- Ruddy Thomas – Bright Eyes
- Sanchez – Feel So Good (1995)
- Simpleton – Chronic
- Sister Carol – No Way Better Than Yard (1984)
- Skatta – Nice And Slow
- Spanner Banner & Simpleton – Rock On
- Steely & Clevie – Shot A Fagot Version (1991)
- Tenor Saw – Proud And Brave
- Tony Curtis – For Your Love (1995)
- Tony Rebel & Macka B – D.J. Unity (1991)
- Toyan – How The West Was Won (1981)
- Trevor Dailey – New Day (2000)
- Triston Palmer – Shotty Shotty (2000)
- Wayne Wonder – If You Were Here (1991)
- Wayne Wonder – Mama (1995)
- Wickerman – Put Down The Gun Thing
- Yami Bolo – Disarm The World
- Yellowman – Duppy Or Gunman (1982)
- Yellowman – King (1992)



