Jamaica Observer
''Jamaica Observer'' is a daily newspaper published in Kingston, Jamaica. The publication is owned by Butch Stewart, who chartered the paper in January 1993 as a competitor to Jamaica's oldest daily paper, ''The Gleaner''. Its founding editor i ...
reggae
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deejay
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.
Biography
Scorcher worked as a deejay on several
sound systems
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In human physiology and psychology, sound is the ''reception'' of such waves and their ''perception'' by the ...
from the early 1970s. Although his first single, "Leggo Mi Hand Babylon" was not a commercial success, he had several hits in the mid-1970s with tracks such as "Jolly Bus-Ting" and "Engineers Affair".Larkin, Colin (1998) "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, In 1978 his profile was raised further by his "Peace Truce" single, which celebrated the armistice between rival political factions that would culminate in the ''
One Love Peace Concert
The One Love Concert (OLPC) was a large concert held on 22 April 1978 at The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
This concert was held during a political civil war in Jamaica between opposing parties Jamaican Labour Party and the People's ...
''. The same year, Scorcher joined
Nicodemus
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* He first visits Jesus one night to discuss Jesus' teachings ().
* The second time Nicodem ...
,
Nigger Kojak
Papa Kojak, also known as Kojak or Nigger Kojak (born Floyd Anthony Perch, 30 September 1959 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae deejay and singer.Larkin, Colin: "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", 1998, Virgin Books,
Biography
Perch began his ...
, and Mother Liza on
Prince Jammy
Lloyd James (born 26 October 1947),Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter: "Reggae: The Rough Guide", 1997, Rough Guides, better known as Prince Jammy or King Jammy, is a Jamaican dub mixer and record producer. He began his musical career as a dub ma ...
's ''Tapetone'' sound system, which soon became Jamaica's top system. His first album, ''Rasta Fire'', was also released on the
United Artists
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offshoot Ballistic, on which he was backed by
The Revolutionaries
The Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") was a Jamaican reggae band.
Career
Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim, The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Bertram "Ranc ...
. In 1979 he had a hit with "Roach in a De Corner" (on the "
Real Rock
"Real Rock" is an instrumental reggae song by the Jamaican band Sound Dimension. It was recorded in 1967 at Jamaica Recording Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, and released as a single in 1968 by Studio One. The song was produced by Clement "Coxsone" ...
" rhythm), which was followed by the similar "Frog In a Water" (on the "My Conversation" rhythm),Barrow, Steve & Dalton, Peter (2004) "The Rough Guide to Reggae, 3rd edn.", Rough Guides, both songs appearing on his 1980 album ''Roach In A De Corner''. He worked with
Ansell Collins
Ansel Collins is a Jamaican musician, composer, singer, songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Dave Barker as Dave and Ansel Collins.
Biography
Born 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica, He also set up his own ''Scorcher'' label and began production work on both his own recordings and for artists such as
Tony Tuff
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.
Discography
Albums
*''Rasta Fire'' (1978)
United Artists
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/Ballistic
*''Tony Tuff Meets Errol Scorcher'' (1978) Mal's (split with
Tony Tuff
Tony may refer to:
People and fictional characters
* Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters
* Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer
* Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby leagu ...
)
*''Roach In A De Corner'' (1980) Scorcher
*''Unity Showcase'' (1980) 12 Stars (
Horace Andy
Horace Andy (born Horace Hinds, 19 February 1951) is a Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer, known for his distinctive vocals and hit songs such as "Government Land", as well as "Angel", "Spying Glass" and "Five Man Army" with English tri ...
and Errol Scorcher)
Singles
*"Leggo Mi Hand Babylon"
*"Jolly Bus-Ting"
*"Engineers Affair"
*"Peace Truce" (1978)
*"Steppin" (1978) Ballistic
*"Roach In a De Corner" (1979) Sir Collins
*"Frog In A Water" (1979)
*"Girls Be Careful"/"Roach in the Toilet" (1980), Scorcher
*"Mosquitoes" (1980)
*"Sounds of Hon. Marley" (1980) Dance Hall
*"Rope In" Scorcher
*"Borrow Man" Scorcher
*"DJ Spirit" Scorcher
*"Scorcher Possie" (1981) Volcano
*"Under Me" (1981) Crazy Joe
*"Wife & Sweetheart" (1981) Techniques
*"Rude Boy Step"
*"Letting Go"
*"Prisoner In Love" (1983) Bridget International