#4 - When Rhythm Was King

When Rhythm Was King is an 18 track compilation of some of reggae’s most enduring rhythms. On #4, you’ll hear those tracks matched with their dub versions, Studio One originals, and other rhythm versions. Also featured on the program is the Studio One dub compilation, Version Dread.

When Rhythm Was King cover

Playlist:
Alexander Henry - Please Be True
Sound Dimension - Please Be True Version
Carlton & the Shoes - Me and You
Ethiopians - Incessantly
Basil Daley - Hold Me Baby
Basil Daley - Hold Me Baby Pt. 2
Heptones - Fattie Fattie
Jackie Mittoo - Goldmine
Bassies - Things a Come Up to Bump
Soul Vendors - Things a Come Up to Dub
Dillinger - Natty Kung Fu
Dub Specialist - Freedom
Ernest Wilson - Why oh Why
Ernest & the Sound Dimension - Why oh Why Version
Johnny Osbourne - Can’t Buy Love
Soul Vendors - Swing Easy
Silvertones - Smile
Alpheus - Mrs. Right

 
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November 11, 2007 | Filed Under Podcasts | 4 Comments 

#3 - Roots Man Dub

Roots Man Dub is centered around the Dudley “Manzie” Swaby-produced LP which was originally released in 1979 on the GG’s label. The Heartbeat reissue features remastered sound and bonus tracks produced by Alvin Ranglin, plus an entire album of bonus dubs. It’s available on 2 CDs or 2 LPs. On the podcast, you’ll hear some original vocal cuts by the Maytones, the Starlights, and Gregory Isaacs followed by their dub counterparts.

Roots Man Dub

Playlist:
Revolutionaries - Macabak Rock
Maytones - Africa We Want To Go
GG’s All Stars - Over Africa
Maytones - Madness
GG’s All Stars - Mad Dub
Starlights - Born Again Rasta
GG’s All Stars - Dub Again Rasta
Gregory Isaacs - Want to Go
GG’s All Stars - See Me Dub
Gregory Isaacs - Each Day
GG’s All Stars - Each Day Dub

 
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November 1, 2007 | Filed Under Podcasts | 3 Comments 

#2 - Lucky Dube Tribute

As many of you already know, yesterday, Lucky Dube was killed outside of Johannesburg in his native South Africa. Heartbeat sends our sincere condolences to Lucky Dube’s family, and to all the fans who were touched by Lucky Dube’s music and message.

Lucky Dube album cover

From Hearbeat’s Chris Wilson:

Lucky Dube’s death, and the circumstance surrounding its occurrence, is not only a profound shock but it also goes against all that Lucky Dube stood for and worked for throughout his life. He was not only one of South Africa’s greatest artists but he was one of a handful of artists who made a mark in the Reggae world who were not from Jamaica. His stance against apartheid and the oppression of his fellow black brethren resulted in the banning of his first album Rasta Never Die by the South African government in 1985. Lucky Dube might have left us, but the power of his message will never die.

Playlist:
Lucky Dube - Family Ties
Lucky Dube - The Bully
Lucky Dube - Number in the Book
Lucky Dube - The Other Side
Lucky Dube - Ding Ding Licky Licky Licky Bong
Lucky Dube - Hero

 
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October 19, 2007 | Filed Under Podcasts | 18 Comments 

#1 - Introductory Episode

Since 1981, Heartbeat Records has been releasing and reissuing Jamaican music. A big part of Heartbeat’s effort to release reggae music’s greatest hits is our relationship with Studio One, Jamaica’s all-time, most celebrated record label. In 2006, Heartbeat renewed it’s relationship with Studio One, kicking off a reissue series featuring The Best of Studio One, Full Up: More Hits from Studio One, and Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals from Studio One, complete with bonus tracks and updated liner notes. With episode #1, we invite you to enjoy Heartbeat’s first-ever podcast, hosted by Heartbeat’s own Joshua B. Episode #1 of “The Heartbeat” is designed to catch you up with Heartbeat’s Studio One reissue program. And in the meantime, you’ll hear some of Jamaica’s greatest songs.

Playlist:
Wailing Souls - Row Fisherman Row
Ethiopians - Open the Gate
Freddie McGregor - When I’m Ready
John Holt - A Love I Can Feel
Heptones - Only Sixteen
Alton Ellis - I’m Still in Love with You
Delroy Wilson - Rain from the Skies
Cables - Baby Why
John Holt - Fancy Make Up
Soul Vendors - Things a Come Up to Dub
Heptones - Equal Rights

 
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October 17, 2007 | Filed Under Podcasts | 7 Comments 

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