{"title":"Roots Radics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitially teaming together in 1978 as members of the Channel One studio session group, dubbed the Revolutionaries, Roots Radics evolved from this foundation. The band's genesis traces back to Morris \"Blacker\" Wellington's band, the Morwells, featuring future Roots Radics members Errol 'Flabba Holt' Carter on bass and Eric 'Bingi Bunny' Lamont on guitar. Over time, they were joined by a talented roster of musicians including Dwight Pickney, Wycliffe 'Steely' Johnson, Lincoln 'Style' Scott, Gladstone 'Gladdy' Anderson, Christopher 'Sky Juice' Burt and Noel 'Scully' Simms. Together with additional fill-in musicians when needed and a horn section comprised of David Madden, 'Deadly' Headley Bennett and Dean Fraser - the Roots Radics became pioneers of the dancehall style that dominated reggae music in the early eighties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roots Radics have supported renowned artists such as *Bunny Wailer*, *Gregory Isaacs*, *Barrington Levy*, *Israel Vibration*, *Sugar Minott*, *Wailing Souls*, and *Prince Far I*. Their extensive discography showcases their musical prowess and includes several albums that have left an indelible mark on reggae music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy listening to artists like Prince Jammy, The Aggrovators, Scientist or Sly \u0026amp; Robbie - then you will definitely appreciate the\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dub-catalogue-volume-1","title":"Dub Catalogue Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Campbell started out as an engineer with the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation and made reggae history presenting his Dread At The Controls radio program, after which he embarked on a successful career as an innovative performing artist, producer and bona fide dubmaster. As such, he was among the first to utilize the incredibly talented, young the Roots Radics to lay the foundations of his tracks. Much less relying on endlessly recycled riddims from the Studio One and Treasure Isle catalogues than many of his peers, Mikey mostly delivered crisp, original tunes. They were 'deconstructed' at King Tubby's studio - the birthplace of dub - in this case by virtuoso Scientist with Mikey himself. Dread at the Controls indeed! This catalogue includes the majestic \"Two Track Dub\" (a version of the Roots and Culture riddim) and \"Demo Dub\" (versioning Radio One, featured on the B-side of The Clash' Hitsville UK).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50426150125899,"sku":"2049989","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7214_foto1_product_xl_53ca4935_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726802900"},{"product_id":"in-a-dub-explosion-2","title":"In A Dub Explosion","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeejay Jah Thomas was one of the creative figures making a dramatic impact on the Kingston sound system scene of the late 1970s and early 80s, the rhythms he laid at Channel One studio with the Roots Radics helping to steer reggae towards the emerging dancehall style. Voicing and mixing his work at King Tubby’s studio, typically with the young upstart engineer known as Scientist, Thomas was another champion in the realm of dub, his re-makes of vintage Studio One and Treasure Isle rhythms part of the process. In A Dub Explosion is a thrilling comp of tough dubs, mixed by Scientist and the King. A great listening experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist :  A1 Roots Radics' World Dub A2 Scientist's Earth Dub A3 King Tubby's Moon Dub A4 Roots Radics' Star Dub A5 Scientist's Rain Dub A6 King Tubby's Snow Dub A7 Roots Radics' Summer Dub B1 Scientist's Winter Dub B2 King Tubby's Cloud Dub B3 Root Radics' Storm Dub B4 Scientist's Hurricane Dub B5 King Tubby's Earthquake Dub B6 Scientist's Thunder Dub\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radiation Roots","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50484513964363,"sku":"2023928","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8055515232899_3219e69a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727591626"},{"product_id":"bank-robbery","title":"Bank Robbery","description":"\u003cp\u003eVivian Jones' debut album, released in 1983 and backed by Undivided Roots. Heavy slow sparse rhythms (in a Roots Radics style) and floating keyboards. Superb roots by this inspired UK singer, including the well-know tunes Flash It And Gwan and Third World Man. Born in Jamaica but raised in the UK, Vivian Jones is an important voice in the UK Roots scene. Started in the 70’s as deejay on local sound systems but also as a member of several UK Roots bands. Disillusioned with the music industry he returned to Jamaica in 1982 and recorded some material there. He returned to London, began recording again in his spare time and released his debut album \u003ci\u003eBank Robbery\u003c\/i\u003e on Ruff Cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe went on to work with Jah Shaka, Bobby Digital, Junior Reid and many others. In the 90’s he started his own ‘Imperial House’ label. Nowadays a welcome guest on every reggae festival in Europe, Vivian still plays live shows and even with more than 130 single releases under his belt, he keeps on recording new and uplifting tunes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roots Vibration","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50512913039691,"sku":"1115379","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/30ee4332-a22e-4797-8128-5de5556e74d8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727910161"},{"product_id":"dubbing-at-channel-1","title":"Dubbing at Channel 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the 1970’s turned into the 1980’s Reggae’s beat took another turn,slowing down to allow more space for the music to breathe. The new sound became Reggae’s focus and the Roots Radics one of Jamaica’s finest session \/ backing bands were at the forefront of this radical change. The Roots Radics were based around the nucleus of Errol ’Flabba’ Holt( bass), Lincoln Valentine ‘Style’ Scott (drums) and Eric ‘Bingi Bunny’ Lamont (guitar). Holt and Bingi Bunny had previously been involved in the Morwells label set up and had cut some popular tunes such as \u003ci\u003eSwine and Dine,They Hold Us Down\u003c\/i\u003e and the great \u003ci\u003eKingston Twelve Tuffy\u003c\/i\u003e.Before this Bunny had played for one of the other great Reggae sessions band the Channel One based Revolutionaires. It was the demise of this legendary band due to Sly and Robbie’s commitments to their own Taxi label that led to the formation of the Roots Radics. The Radics have worked with many different producers over the years including Linval Thompson with the series of alums \u003ci\u003eSpace Invaders Destroy the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWin the World Cup\u003c\/i\u003e. They also worked as Gregory Isaacs backing band and were responsible for the rhythms that made up his seminal \u003ci\u003eNight Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e set. Jamaican recordings have caught the Roots Radics for this set cutting rhythms in their favourite environment the famous Channel One Studios. On this occasion working with producer Ossie Thomasfor his own Black Solidarity label,a match made in Heaven...Enjoy..\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamaican Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50530618048843,"sku":"1008537","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7c8c95e2-6633-47f9-b45b-a1959b2cd072_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728081762"},{"product_id":"one-love","title":"One Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued in 1983, and mostly voiced at \u003cstrong\u003eKing Tubby's\u003c\/strong\u003e over rhythms recorded at Channel One by the Roots Radics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead single, \u003cem\u003eSensie Man\u003c\/em\u003e, was in defense of his fellow ganja smokers from around the island.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burning Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50531193618763,"sku":"2211418","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_6f559cab_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728098053"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_1f929cf5_thumbnail_4096_35efa077-3034-4aee-b704-1612d00b9236.jpg?v=1726802881","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/roots-radics.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}