Peanut Man Riddim – Black Scorpio

Peanut Man Riddim, released in 1985 on Black Scorpio and produced by Maurice Johnson, lines up a compact six-track set that leans on a strong mix of singers and deejays. General Trees leads with both 50$ Bill and Peanut Man, while Little John, Lord Sassafrass, Michael Palmer, and Tony Tuff each bring their own cut to the rhythm. The tracklist gives the set a lively rub-a-dub feel, with General Trees’ title tune and Little John’s Worries And Trouble among the clear highlights. Black Scorpio was already building a reputation as a dependable dancehall label in this period, and this release sits neatly in that early catalog.