TWIN CITY SPIN VOL 1 – BLUE MOUNTAIN RECORDS 1988
Twin City Spin Vol 1 – Blue Mountain Records Overview
The one drop base is a key sound in roots reggae. On recordings like Twin City Spin Vol 1, the one drop rhythm stands out, giving the music a steady and soulful beat. This base is different from some other reggae rhythms of the same era, which often used heavier digital drums or dancehall patterns. The one drop lets the bass and drums work together, creating a deep groove that is easy to feel and hard to forget. Brian & Tony Gold’s “It’s Been So Long” shows this classic style. Their harmonies ride smoothly over the one drop, keeping the roots tradition alive. Cocoa Tea, with his song “On Top Of The World,” is another example. Cocoa Tea is well known for his sweet voice and has been a staple in reggae since the 1980s. English & Miss Linda’s “Big Chat Man” and Gregory Isaacs’ “Meet Me At The Same Corner” both use the one drop to great effect. Gregory Isaacs, known as the “Cool Ruler,” had many hits, including “Night Nurse,” and is famous for his smooth delivery. Home T’s “Love Can Make You Happy” and Tuffest & Brian & Tony Gold’s “Dreaming” also show how the one drop base helps reggae stay soulful and strong. Producer Mikey Bennett, who worked with many of these artists, is known for shaping the sound of modern reggae. This recording proves that the one drop base is still moving roots reggae forward today.
Tracklist:
- Brian & Tony Gold – It’s Been So Long
- Cocoa Tea – On Top Of The World
- English & Miss Linda – Big Chat Man
- Gregory Isaacs – Meet Me At The Same Corner
- Home T. – Love Can Make You Happy
- King Everald – I’ll Be There
- Little Twitch – Stallion
- Mr. Churchill – Love Soothes My Mind
- Shabba Ranks – Haffi Kill Me Dead
- Tuffest & Brian & Tony Gold – Dreaming
- Version – Twin City
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