TURN ON THE HEAT – SIR COXSONE 1989
Turn On The Heat – Sir Coxsone Overview
The bashment rhythm is a strong part of today’s dancehall sound. This yard session tape brings together top artists who each add their own style to the beat. The rhythm is lively and full of energy, making it popular in dancehall parties and sound system sessions. Conrad Crystal is well known in reggae and dancehall circles. On this tape, his track "Turn On The Heat" stands out with his clear voice and catchy lyrics. Conrad Crystal Sheriff And Deputy join forces on "Life Story," sharing stories from the streets and giving the rhythm a personal touch. Daddy Freddy, famous for his fast rapping style and for holding the Guinness World Record as the world’s fastest rapper, brings his skills to "Bad Boy A Street." Firehouse Crew, a respected band in Jamaican music, provide "Turn On The Heat Version," showing their talent for creating strong instrumentals that keep the dance moving. Flourgon, who had a big hit with "We Run Things," adds his flavor with "Nuff Niceness." Other highlights include Lukie D with "Hold It Down," Quench Aid with "Nah Fight Over Woman," Sanchez with "Joy Medley," Sanchez And Stingman with "Hello Josephine," and Tenorfly with "Tyson." This tape is a great example of how the bashment rhythm continues to shape dancehall today, bringing together classic voices and fresh energy.
Tracklist:
- Conrad Crystal – Turn On The Heat
- Conrad Crystal Sheriff And Deputy – Life Story
- Daddy Freddy – Bad Boy A Street
- Firehouse Crew – Turn On The Heat Version
- Flourgon – Nuff Niceness
- Lukie D – Hold It Down
- Quench Aid – Nah Fight Over Woman
- Sanchez – Joy Medley
- Sanchez And Stingman – Hello Josephine
- Tenorfly – Tyson