Rebel Disco by Studio One

The extended disco-mix was an integral part of Jamaican dancehalls from the 1970s onwards. It brought the experience of live performances, where multiple versions of a song were played and a DJ would be toasting to the man in the street. Collected here are eight Studio One mixes made especially for dancehall fans, including the previously unreleased "Arena Rock" by Roland Alphonso & Jah Buzz. Featured are performances by The Heptones, John Holt, Winston Francis and the release also includes the now topical "Cure for the Fever" by Jim Brown. This new digital-only release is taken from the vaults at Studio One and includes many hard-to-find releases from the label. A particular favorite is Nana McLean’s reworking of the Everly Brothers’ "(Till) I Kissed You."

Tracklist

1.	Roland Alphonso & Jah Buzz - Arena Rock	4:55

2.	The Heptones - Sweet Talking	6:05

3.	Nana McLean - (Till) I Kissed You	5:08

4.	Winston Francis - Mr. Fix-It	7:48

5.	John Holt & The Paragons - My Satisfaction	6:39

6.	Jim Brown - Cure for the Fever	5:11

7.	The Heptones & Jah Buzz - Equal Rights	5:53

8.	Tommy McCook & The Brentford Disco Set - Rebel Disco	7:47

Credits

released May 1, 2020

2020, Jamaica Recording & Publishing Studio Ltd. t/a Studio One under license to Redeye Incorporated.

Produced by C.S. Dodd
Executive Producer: Carol Dodd for Studio One
Album Supervision: Chris Wilson for Studio One
Engineers: Sylvan Morris, Clement Dodd, Earl Cousins
Mastered by Brad Young
Transfers by Chris Wilson and Toby Mountain
Original artwork and cover by Jay Bonner

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