Weh Dem A Go Do Riddim – Volcano Productions

Volcano Productions had this one locked down in 1983, and the riddim’s small but sharp footprint is part of the charm: just two cuts, Josey Wales’ title tune and Yellowman’s “It No Right. ” The pairing keeps the focus on the songcraft rather than piling on voices, with Josey Wales riding the groove in his clipped, chatty style while Yellowman answers with his trademark slack, sly delivery. It sits in that early-’80s Volcano period when Junjo Lawes was turning out a steady run of sound-system-friendly sides, and the title tune would later echo into Cocoa Tea’s 1984 album name, Weh Dem A Go Do…Can’t Stop Cocoa Tea. Two voices, one backing, and a clean little slice of Dancehall-era Kingston pressure.