Lonely Bull Riddim – Various Labels

Lonely Bull produced by Prince Jazzbo, Winston Powell, Don Mais, Dr. Alimantado, Bobby Digital, Courtney Cole, Michael Johnson for Ujama, Stone Love, Impact!, Ital Sounds, Digital-B, Roof, Hi-Grade in 1971

Lonely Bull Riddim is a 1971 various-labels set produced through names like Prince Jazzbo, Winston Powell, Don Mais, Dr. Alimantado, Bobby Digital, Courtney Cole, and Michael Johnson, with releases tied to Ujama, Stone Love, Impact! , Ital Sounds, Digital-B, Roof, and Hi-Grade. The selection stretches across eras, pairing early roots cuts like Johnny Moore and The Soul Syndicate’s Lonely Reggae and Phillip Fraser’s Only Jah Jah Know with later dancehall versions from Admiral Tibet, Beenie Man, Capleton, Cobra, and Danny English. Dr. Alimantado features several times here with Marcus Garvey School, Mek A Little Move, Step Upon U Prophecy, and Zion Steppers, which gives the riddim a strong roots anchor. It’s a broad catalog-style compilation with 21 tracks and 17 different artists, showing how long this melody stayed active across Jamaican music.

Lonely Bull Riddim Tracklist:

1. Admiral Tibet – Crush (1993)
2. Beenie Man – If You Live By The Gun (1994)
3. Capleton – Narrow Escape (2000)
4. Cobra – Draw Mi Out (2000)
5. Cobra – Find And Kill (1993)
6. Courtney Melody – Lick Shot
7. Danny English – Cut And Go Through (2000)
8. Dr. Alimantado – Marcus Garvey School (1977)
9. Dr. Alimantado – Mek A Little Move (1977)
10. Dr. Alimantado – Step Upon U Prophecy (1977)
11. Dr. Alimantado – Zion Steppers (1977)
12. Gregory Isaacs – Close Friends (1993)
13. Gregory Isaacs – Hold It Dung
14. Jigsy King – My Sound Kill (1994)
15. Johnny Moore & The Soul Syndicate – Lonely Reggae (1971)
16. Josey Wales – Acid (1993)
17. Phillip Fraser – Only Jah Jah Know (1971)
18. Pinchers – Carpenter (1993)
19. Red Dragon – Time Is So Serious
20. Terror Fabulous – Cool When Me Come ‘Bout (1993)
21. Terry Ganzie – Wanted Outlaw (1993)

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