{"title":"Don Carlos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon Carlos (born Euvin Spencer, 29 June 1952), also known as Don McCarlos on some early UK releases, is a Jamaican reggae singer and composer. Raised in the deprived district of Waterhouse in Western Kingston, Jamaica, he emerged from a community that produced many talented reggae musicians such as King Tubby, The Jays, Junior Reid, and King Jammy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarlos began his singing career in 1972 as one of the founders of Black Uhuru alongside Garth Dennis and Derrick Simpson. After finding his sound as a soloist, he released his debut album 'Suffering' for Negus Roots in May 1981. Since then, Carlos has become popular on the live music scene and has released twelve solo albums with the collaboration of Gold (2), his backup vocalist and co-writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of Carlos' notable albums include 'Harvest Time', 'Day to Day Living', 'Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential' (1982), 'Pass Me The Lazer Beam' aka 'Spread Out' (1983), and 'Plantation' (1984). Despite reaching his peak during the dance hall craze of the 80s, Carlos maintains his roots flavor and melodies while remaining popular worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pass-me-the-lazer-beam-rsd-2024","title":"Pass Me The Lazer Beam - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis product is a Record Store Day exclusive title and is not available to pre-order. To buy in-store: 8am, 20\/04\/2024 (Record Store Day). To buy online: 8pm, 22\/04\/2024. (Subject to availability).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1983 on Jackpot Records, an imprint of legendary producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee, \u003cem\u003ePass Me The Lazer Beam\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the now classic sound of collaborators Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Robbie Lyn, Earl 'Chinna' Smith, Willie Lindo, and Scientist. Recorded at King Tubby's Studio and mixed at Harry J Studios, the album captures \u003cstrong\u003eDon Carlos\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heights of roots reggae.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"17 North Parade","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50411584127307,"sku":"2181234","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Don_Carlos_-_Pass_me_the_laser_beam_e995437a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726660342"},{"product_id":"wipe-the-wicked-clean","title":"Wipe the Wicked Clean","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn Don McCarlos,he processes one of reggae's most distinctive voices. His vocal mannerisms being instantly recognisable over a tune ,yet he remains one of Jamaica's best kept secrets. Jamaican Recordings look back to some of his finest moments that set the tone for his popularity that was to follow in the Dancehall period of Reggae. He began his musical career in 1973, when alongside Garth Dennis and Derrick Ducky Simpson he formed one of Reggaes foremost groups Black Uhuru. He then joined Wailing Souls before going solo under his shorter name Don Carlos. This set hard to beat as most of his classis are represented here and hope you find some magic as Jamaican Recordings have unearthing and compiling these lost treasures...Respect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingston Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50413866025291,"sku":"380834","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e730fc17-2ff8-44fe-85ea-1ec68ec536a3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726679004"},{"product_id":"inna-dub-style","title":"Inna Dub Style","description":"\u003cp\u003ea collection of unreleased dubs mixed from original don carlos vocals tracks dating from 1979-1980, produced by bunny 'striker' lee. included on this set are dubbed version of rhythms like 'satta massagana', 'tribulation' and 'real rock' recorded at harry j's and channel one studio. the cd has two bonus tracks to the vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436387242315,"sku":"192587","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50436388094283,"sku":"192586","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"dynamik-a-room-coloured","title":"Dynamik \/ A Room Coloured","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natsukashii Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50513332339019,"sku":"2190811","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_dd10d683_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727926859"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_9c0dbc68_thumbnail_4096_2ad91e0a-bfdf-4e3f-bac0-68effb0ce783.jpg?v=1726660317","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/don-carlos.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}