Niney The Observer – Rock On – Jah Live

NINEY THE OBSERVER – ROCK ON – JAH LIVE 1983

Niney the Observer’s Rock On on Jah Live catches that early-’80s moment when his production still had a roots backbone but was moving with a leaner, more modern feel. The set lines up a sharp vocal roster around the riddim, with Dennis Brown turning up twice on “Africa” and “Here I Come Again, ” Gregory Isaacs pairing with Christine on the title cut, and Junior Byles taking “Run Run Run” into darker territory. The sequencing also folds in Niney Holness himself on “Blood And Fire” and “Mutiny, ” which ties the compilation back to the producer’s own catalogue and that unmistakable Observer sound. Released in 1983, it also includes cuts from Brimstone and The Hammers, keeping the tracklist varied without losing the thread.

Niney The Observer Tracklist:

1. Brimstone – Education
2. Dennis Brown – Africa
3. Dennis Brown – Here I Come Again
4. Gregory Isaacs And Christine – Rock On
5. Junior Byles – Run Run Run
6. Niney Holness – Blood And Fire
7. Niney Holness – Mutiny
8. The Hammers – Arms Of Flesh
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