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The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, with various accounts suggesting it may have been related to an argument about a fridge, revenge for a burglary, or a dispute over a woman. Regardless of the reason, Mundell's passing left a void in the world of reggae music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mundell","title":"Mundell","description":"\u003cp\u003eJunjo Lawes ruled the dancehalls in the early '80s, with a huge militant sound laid down to fiery perfection by the \u003cstrong\u003eRoots Radics\u003c\/strong\u003e. The producer's incendiary riddims supported Jamaica's biggest stars and launched a new generation of toasters straight to the top of the charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis musical shift was accompanied by a thematic change as well, as lighter lyrical fare came to the fore. 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On an Africa Shaped Picture Disc. Before his tragic death at the age of 21, Hugh Mundell was a rising star in Jamaica’s burgeoning reggae scene. In 1976, the Kingston native released the single “Africa Must By Free By 1983”, produced by dub legend Augustus Pablo.The song would eventually become the title track on Mundell’s classic debut album, released through Pablo’s iconic label Rockers. Now, Nature Sounds is partnering with Augustus Pablo’s family for a limited edition Africa-shaped vinyl picture disc highlighting this incredlible track. Written by Hugh Mundell and recorded when the famed singer was just 14 years old, “Africa Must Be Free By 1983” is an uplifting anthem steeped in the Pan-African ideals Mundell championed during his brief but memorable career. 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