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    Java Riddim - Various Labels

    Java produced by Bobby Digital, Ruddy Williams, Aswad, Michael Campbell, Coxsone Dodd, C. Irving, Sugar Minott, Prince Buster, Don Mais, Clive Chin, Keith Chin, Errol Thompson, Joe Gibbs, Prince Far I, King Jammy, Phillip Burrell for Pablo, Daddy Kool, Checker, Harmony House, Channel One, Bass And Drum, Wackie’s, Digital-B, Prince Buster, Rudwill, Top Rank, Ariwa, Studio One, Youth Promotion, Impact!, Love, Xterminator in 1972

    Java Riddim – Various Labels is a 1972 roots-heavy compilation of cuts built around the classic Java rhythm, with Clive Chin and Augustus Pablo at the center of its early story. The set leans deep into dub and instrumental versions, but it also pulls in key voices like Aswad, Anthony B, and Augustus Pablo himself, whose 1971 Java cut helped define the riddim’s identity. Standout selections include Hospital Trolley Version, Jaro, Java Java Dub, and Pablo’s Java and Ethiopia, which keep the focus on moody organ and melodica-led variation rather than a straight vocal showcase. It’s a broad multi-label collection that traces how one rhythm kept resurfacing across different eras and producers, from the original Impact-era roots through later reinterpretations.

    Java Tracklist:

    1. Dub – Hospital Trolley Version (1973)
    2. Dub – Jaro (1972)
    3. Dub – Java Gone Crazy
    4. Dub – Java Java Dub (1972)
    5. Dub – Java Version (2003)
    6. Anthony B – All What’s Going On (2003)
    7. Aswad – Java
    8. Augustus Pablo – Ethiopia
    9. Augustus Pablo – Java (1971)
    10. Augustus Pablo – Lama Lava
    11. Augustus Pablo – Maro
    12. Augustus Pablo & Bongo Herman – Java Passion
    13. Beres Hammond – Checking Out
    14. Buju Banton – If Jah Was Like Man (2003)
    15. Bushman – Live My Life (2003)
    16. Cedric Brooks & The Invaders – Ethiopia
    17. Cobra & Ninjaman – Sting Night (1996)
    18. Dennis Alcapone – Mava (1972)
    19. Frankie Paul – Wicked A Go Feel It
    20. I-Roy – Hospital Trolley (1973)
    21. Jesse Jendau – Massa God Kingdom (1994)
    22. King Culture – Jah Jah
    23. Lady G – Good Daughter (1994)
    24. Leroy Smart – Don’t Be Late
    25. Little John – Admire Me
    26. Little John – Worries And Troubles
    27. Luciano – Wicked Haffi Run Wey (1994)
    28. Lukie D – Some Day (2003)
    29. Maxine Miller – To Be Free
    30. Morgan Heritage – Chase Them Away (2003)
    31. Nadine Sutherland – Quiet Time (1994)
    32. Nitty Gritty – Amazing Grace (1986)
    33. Pinchers – Head back No Careless
    34. Prince Buster – Burn A Fire
    35. Prince Buster & Prince Buster’s All Stars – Science
    36. Prince Buster’s All Stars – Burn A Fire Version
    37. Prince Far I – Badda Card (1981)
    38. Roman Stewart & The Heptones – Rain A Fall
    39. Sanchez – Never Keeping Secrets (1994)
    40. Singing Melody – Drive Me Crazy (2003)
    41. Sizzla – Why Should I (2003)
    42. Sugar Minott – People Of The World
    43. The Chosen Few – Java (1971)
    44. The Impact All Stars – Java Version (1971)
    45. The Impact All Stars – Mava Passion (1972)
    46. Tony Brevett – My Love Song (Java Girl)
    47. Tony Tuff – Settle
    48. Trinity – Song Of The Midnight Hour (1977)
    49. Wackies Rhythm Force – Black Solidarity
    50. Wayne Wonder – The Way I Am (1994)

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