Police And Thieves Riddim – Blacker Dread

POLICE AND THIEVES RIDDIM produced by BLACKER DREAD 1995

Police And Thieves Overview

This 1995 cultural recording brought together four tracks that still stand out today. The songs are Courtney Melody — No One Night Stand, Jack Radics — Celebrate Life, Jack Radics — Celebrate Life Version, and Mikey General — Man From Years. Each track brings its own style but shares a common reggae spirit. Courtney Melody is known for his clear voice and catchy tunes. His song No One Night Stand on this release shows his smooth delivery. Earlier in his career, Courtney Melody made waves with his hit song Bad Boy, which became a dancehall anthem in the late 1980s. Jack Radics gives us two tracks here: Celebrate Life and Celebrate Life Version. Jack Radics is recognized for his soulful singing and unique sound. He is also known for his 1994 hit Twist and Shout, which he did with Chaka Demus & Pliers. That song became popular in the UK and helped bring reggae to a wider audience. Mikey General’s track on this recording is Man From Years. Mikey General is respected in reggae circles for his uplifting and conscious lyrics. Behind these songs is the producer BLACKER DREAD. He is a well-known figure in UK reggae, running the Blacker Dread label and record shop in Brixton, London. BLACKER DREAD has worked with many reggae legends, helping to keep the reggae scene alive in the UK. This recording truly captured the conscious vibes of reggae in 1995.

Police And Thieves Tracklist:

1. Courtney Melody – No One Night Stand
2. Jack Radics – Celebrate Life (Remix)
3. Jack Radics – Celebrate Life Version
4. Jack Radics – Celebrate Life
5. Mikey General – Man From Years