You’ve Got To Be Mine Riddim – Unknown Label

You’ve Got To Be Mine produced by Lee Scratch Perry for Unknown Label in 1971

You’ve Got To Be Mine Riddim was produced by Lee Scratch Perry in 1971 on an unknown label, pairing The Hurricanes’ vocal cut with The Upsetters’ version on a tight two-track set. The rhythm sits right in Perry’s early-’70s groove, with the singer-led original followed by a stripped instrumental flip that underlines how much of the energy comes from the backing track itself. The Hurricanes bring the only vocal performance here, while The Upsetters turn it into a clean version side that keeps the riddim moving. It’s a small release, but it captures Perry at a point where he was sharpening the raw, lean sound that would soon define more of his work.

You’ve Got To Be Mine Riddim Tracklist:

1. The Hurricanes – You’ve Got To Be Mine
2. The Upsetters – You’ve Got To Be Mine Version

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