Listen Up! - Dj Style

Welcome to the dj style! sound of Jamaica. The DJ phenomenon started way back in the ska era in the late 1950's with the likes of Count Machuki and Sir Lord Comic who could be found shouting introductions to the big tunes of the day. This would grow to almost question and answer sessions over the original vocals. This deejay jive talk so popular in the dancehalls and sound system gatherings transferred to vinyl and became another chapter in the evolving sound of reggae. It features Dillinger, Prince Far I, Trinity, U Roy, Tapper Zukie and more.