Two Big Bull In A One Pen Red Rose And King Kong – Firehouse

Firehouse’s 1986 session sits right in that sharp mid-’80s King Tubby era, when digital-era reggae was hardening into something leaner and more confrontational. With Anthony Red Rose and King Kong sharing the mic, the set leans on tough, stripped-down rhythms and the kind of fast-talking, melodic deejay style that made both artists such reliable studio foils; Red Rose’s “Body Crazy” and “Don’t Touch My Choo Choo” keep the energy high, while King Kong cuts through on “Ain’t Gonna Be No Loafter” and “Riddle Me This. ” The pair even join forces on “Follow Me Now” and the title cut, which gives the whole record a proper two-voice finish. Originally issued on Firehouse and tied to King Tubby’s camp, the release runs ten tracks and stays focused on those two singers throughout.