When funk music exploded onto the global pop scene in the late sixties, many of Jamaica’s leading music-makers were inspired to incorporate elements of the exciting sound into their work. The result was the fascinating and compelling funky reggae style that proved immensely popular with record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the early 70s.

Pioneers of the sound included such celebrated producers as Lee Scratch Perry and Lloyd Charmers, whose recordings are heavily represented on both the CD and LP versions of this irresistible collection.

Collected here are some of the finest examples of the funky reggae, performed by some of reggae musics most accomplished artists, from Ken Boothe and Lee Perrys Upsetters to British-based acts, Greyhound and The Marvels.

TRACKLIST:

SIDE ONE
1. Look-Ka-Py-Py Lloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys
2. Funk The Beat The Megatons
3. Cloud Nine – Carl Dawkins
4. Rock Steady The Marvels
5. Groove Me Dave Barker
6. Kill Them All – Lee Perry & The Upsetters

SIDE TWO
1. Shaft Lloyd Charmers
2. Shackatac Dave Barker
3. Is It Because Im Black Ken Boothe
4. Soul Power Nicky Thomas
5. Jungle Lion Lee Perry & The Upsetters