{"title":"Dennis Alcapone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Alcapone is a renowned reggae deejay and producer, born on August 6, 1947 in Clarendon, Jamaica. With his distinctive style and lyrical prowess, he has become an influential figure in the reggae music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to artists such as Joe Higgs, I-Roy, The Maytones, Dave Barker, and The Silvertones among others; Dennis Alcapone's music embodies the essence of Jamaican reggae culture. His collaborations with notable performers like Slim Smith, Prince Jazzbo, Ken Parker and Delroy Wilson have further solidified his reputation as a versatile artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Dennis Alcapone has worked with esteemed producers including Lone Ranger, The Techniques and Dillinger. His contributions to the genre can be heard in hits by Leroy Smart,Larry Marshall,Freddie McKay,and The Heptones among others. With support from industry icons like Cornell Campbell,Lloyd Parks,Niney The Observer,and Hopeton Lewis; Dennis Alcapone continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unique sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yeah-yeah-yeah-mash-up-the-dance","title":"Yeah Yeah Yeah - Mash Up The Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eDennis Alcapone initially inspired by dj U Roy, was soon to challenge his crown in the early part of the 70's releasing over 100 hit tunes. He could weave his vocal magic over any tune \/ rhythm that came his way and take it to another place. Dennis Alcapone began dj-ing for the el paso hi-fi sound system around 1969. His first releases resulted from working with producer Keith Hudson, a succession of hits followed, \u003ci\u003eShades or Hudson, Spanish Omega\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRevelation Version, Maca Version\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e The Sky's the Limit\u003c\/i\u003e all hit in 1970 alone. Dennis moved camp to work with producer Duke Reid reworking some fresh ideas over classic Treasure Isle rhythms. \u003ci\u003eNumber One Station, Mosquito One\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1971 and \u003ci\u003eRock to the Beat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove is a Gamble, Wake up Jamaica, Teach the Children\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMusical Alphabet\u003c\/i\u003e in 1972. Dennis moved on to work with all the top producers through this period between 1970 - 1973, producers Coxonne Dodd, Lee Perry, Sir JJ, Winston Riley, Joe Gibbs, Prince Buster all provided an outlet for his musical endeavours. Another great relationship was his work for producer Bunny Lee, again scoring some big hits including, \u003ci\u003eGuns Don't Argue\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRipe Cherry\u003c\/i\u003e the later adding a twist to Bunny's massive hit of the time \u003ci\u003eCherry oh Baby\u003c\/i\u003e. Kingston Sounds have looked to this period in Dennis's career where there is a wealth of great music.\u003ci\u003e Go Deh\u003c\/i\u003e (Leroy Smarts \u003ci\u003eHow Long\u003c\/i\u003e),\u003ci\u003e Eternal Life\u003c\/i\u003e (Johnny Clarke's version of Peter Tosh's \u003ci\u003eLegalise It\u003c\/i\u003e), Steve Austin (the six million dollar man tale over Leroy Smart's \u003ci\u003ePride and Ambition\u003c\/i\u003e), Wise Man from the East (Johnny Clarke's \u003ci\u003eYou Have Caught me Baby\u003c\/i\u003e), It Must Come (Delroy Wilson's \u003ci\u003eBetter Must Come\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eBlessed are the Meek\u003c\/i\u003e (Slim Smith's \u003ci\u003eBlessed are the Meek\u003c\/i\u003e) to name but a few. Dennis left Jamaica in 1973 just after being awarded the cup for best DJ in Jamaica by Swing magazine. with his signature shout of yeah yeah yeah !... you knew he was going to mash up the dance wherever his musical talents led him. hope you enjoy this set of hits and lost classics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingston Sounds","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470882509131,"sku":"354160","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/813add71-4740-473e-8194-e1e17f035efd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727384665"},{"product_id":"pacific-ocean-blue","title":"Pacific Ocean Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow available as a single disc and on vinyl - in september of 1977 dennis wilson released what is still today, in our opinion, the best solo album ever released by a beach boy (yeah, sorry brian) called 'pacific ocean blue'. after its initial release, the record was cut out in 1979 and while it appeared briefly on cd for a few months in 1991, it's been out of print ever since. this version includes the full album plus 3 additional bonus tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50483775045963,"sku":"323671","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50483775406411,"sku":"1023866","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5330aa78-2339-4215-b519-e61590f12acc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727572585"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_5d6a2351_thumbnail_4096_b19040f4-3527-4109-8971-dad3e26dc5a0.jpg?v=1727384644","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/dennis-alcapone.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}