• Mash It! More Jamaican R&B 2CD
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Tracklist

CD1:

1. Love Me Baby - Laurel Aitken
2. Manny Oh - Higgs and Wilson
3. The Hop - Derrick Morgan
4. Sitting Square - Chuck and Dobby
5. Don't You Know - Moonlighters
6. Omara Special - Rico
7. Dearest Beverley - Jimmy Cliff
8. Pretty Baby - Higgs and Wilson
9. Love You The Most - Lloyd Clarke
10. Please Don't Talk About Me - Derrick Morgan
11. Patricia Darling Patricia - Owen Gray
12. Rico Special - Rico
13. Miss Jamaica - Jimmy Cliff
14. Change Of Mind - Higgs and Wilson
15. Cherry Home - Derrick Morgan
16. It Is A Day - Higgs and Wilson
17. Julie - Moonlighters
18. Continental Shuffle - Rico
19. Sha Ba Da - Higgs and Wilson
20. I'm Free - Jimmy Cliff
21. You Said You Loved Me - Lloyd Robinson
22. Sweeter Than Honey - Chuck and Dobby
23. Girls Rush - Lloyd Clarke
24. Gypsy Woman - Derrick and Patsy
25. Gees Boogie - Ricos Combo

CD2:

1. Mash It (Parts 1&2) - Owen Gray
2. Walking Down King Street - Theo Beckford
3. Boogie Rock - Laurel Aitken
4. Give Me Back My Dough - Derrick and Patsy
5. Behold! - Blues Busters
6. Bridge View Shuffle - Roland Alphonso
7. Jacqueline - Al T. Joe
8. It's No Infatuation - Jimmy Sinclair
9. Give Me All Your Love - Continentals
10. Gee Baby - Jimmy James
11. Dear Hearts - Edwards Group
12. Marylee - Laurel Aitken
13. Snappin' Is Back - Theo Beckford
14. I'm In Love With You - Hi-Tones
15. Darling You're So Fine - Danny and The Echos
16. Little Vilma - Blues Busters
17. Naked Earth - King Pioneer All Stars
18. I'll Always Call Your Name - Belltones
19. Searchin' For You - Top Grant
20. I Want to Know - Beresford Ricketts
21. No Money Down - Lloyd Williams
22. Going Crazy - Continentals
23. I Wish Your Picture Was You - Lloyd Adams
24. But Officer - Karl Walker
25. The Clock - Sir Dee's Group

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Mash It! More Jamaican R&B 2CD

Mash It! More Jamaican R&B 2CD

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Mash It! More Jamaican R&B and the Birth of Ska 2CD

Mash It! brings together 50 original Jamaican Rhythm & Blues recordings from 1959 to 1962, capturing the exciting sound that was developing into classic Ska. Across two CDs, you'll hear foundational Jamaican artists including Laurel Aitken, Jimmy Cliff, Owen Gray, Derrick Morgan, Rico and many more.

What makes this collection particularly interesting is the snapshot it provides of Jamaican music at a pivotal moment. The tracks showcase the distinctive rhythm, blues and early Jamaican sounds that would soon evolve into Ska, with contributions from Roland Alphonso, Theo Beckford, Lloyd Clarke, Jimmy James and a host of vocal groups and session musicians.

If you enjoy the roots of Jamaican music, early Ska or vintage Rhythm & Blues, this is a superb 50-track journey into the sounds that helped shape what came next. With two CDs packed with original recordings and plenty of familiar names alongside fascinating lesser-known sides, Mash It! is a great addition to any collection of Jamaican music.

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