Real Rock Riddim – Sound Boy Killing

By 1992, the old Real Rock groove was still carrying serious weight in the dance, and this Sound Boy Killing set leans right into that history with a sharp, rootsy selection of voices over one of reggae’s most enduring foundation rhythms. Dennis Brown’s “Stop Fussing An Fighting” brings that warm, seasoned swing, while Mega Banton goes a little tougher on “Sound Boy Killing” and “Buggerism, ” giving the side a harder dancehall edge. Louie Culture’s “Rudi Dont Fear” and Terror Fabulous’ “Drop It Cool” keep the energy moving, but it’s the contrast with the more conscious cuts from Admiral Tibette, Little Devon, and Pan Head that gives the compilation its shape. Coming out of the early-'90s moment when classic rhythms were being reworked for a new dancehall crowd, this one sits neatly in the long Real Rock catalogue as a reminder of how flexible a foundation tune can be.

REAL ROCK – SOUND BOY KILLING 1992

Real Rock Riddim Tracklist:

1. Admiral Tibette – Can’t Hold Me
2. Dennis Brown – Stop Fussing An Fighting
3. Little Devon – Jah Jah Blessing
4. Louie Culture – Rudi Dont Fear
5. Mega Banton – Buggerism
6. Mega Banton – Sound Boy Killing
7. Mikey Sing – Man Kind
8. Outlaw – Children Smile
9. Pan Head – Bun It Dunn
10. Ricky General – You A Lead
11. Snake Man – Kill Sound
12. Terror Fabulous – Drop It Cool
13. Terry Ganzie – Black Scorpio
14. Wickerman – Evil Worker
15. Zanadu – You Should’ve Listen