Wolf Out Deh Riddim – Black Art

Lee Scratch Perry produced Wolf Out Deh for Black Art in 1977, right in the heart of his Black Ark period, and this short two-track set pairs Lloyd Robinson and Devon Russell’s title cut with The Upsetters’ Shepherd Rod. The release carries that unmistakable late-’70s Perry feel: dry, heavy, and a little raw around the edges, with the vocal tune and version-style flip side keeping the focus tight. Lloyd Robinson and Devon Russell were a strong pairing for this kind of roots material, and The Upsetters’ presence helps lock it into Perry’s distinctive production catalogue.