Strong Me Strong Riddim – CBS

Produced by Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn for CBS in 1984, Strong Me Strong pairs Material’s Dub Me Strong with Yellowman’s title cut in a tight two-track set that captures the more experimental edge of early-’80s reggae crossover. The release sits firmly in the dancehall-to-dub crossover moment, with Yellowman riding the rhythm over a sharp, electronics-forward mix and Material bringing their own heavier dub twist. It’s a small but memorable CBS-era issue, recognisable for the Laswell-Beinhorn production style and for the way it links Yellowman’s deejay energy with Material’s studio approach.