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jackhammer · 07-09-2009, 07:12 AM

Turbulence-Do Good (2007)

Despite the terrible cover that seems to have been knocked up cheap PC software the music within is much more palatable. Turbulence (Sheldon Campbell) is a highly prolific artist who proved his worth in 2003 whilst teaming up with German producer brotherman. A return to Brotherman producing after a couple of lacklustre efforts gave us Do Good. A hotpotch of one drop, nambo horns and calypso influenced tracks. Turbulence seems to be taking a much more relaxed vibe on here with 'Bright Eyes' and 'Pursue' big stand outs.

Although not strictly a Dancehall/Lover's Rock album per se, it's gentle rhythms, soul tinged vocals and gentle horn work earns it a worthy place.

Wayne Smith/Prince Jammy-Sleng Teng/Computerised Dub (1986)

Despite the title, this double album is a perfect example of the electronic beats that fused with Reggae that contributed to the Dancehall vibe.

Wayne Smith's sleng teng is an infectious mix of electronic beats providing the music with various styles with the lovers rock of 'Hard To Believe' and the bass heavy skank 'Sleng Teng' providing an album not easy to pigeonhole and also one that some Reggae purists not liking due to the Electronic work.

Prince Jammy's 2nd half is Dub dominated but again the use of Electronic's sounding like a casio keyboard going haywire, the music is still dancehall friendly and not like the bass heavy, reverb usually associated with Dub. A dated album for sure but enormous fun.

07-09-2009, 07:12 AM	#47 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Turbulence-Do Good (2007) Despite the terrible cover that seems to have been knocked up cheap PC software the music within is much more palatable. Turbulence (Sheldon Campbell) is a highly prolific artist who proved his worth in 2003 whilst teaming up with German producer brotherman. A return to Brotherman producing after a couple of lacklustre efforts gave us Do Good. A hotpotch of one drop, nambo horns and calypso influenced tracks. Turbulence seems to be taking a much more relaxed vibe on here with 'Bright Eyes' and 'Pursue' big stand outs. Although not strictly a Dancehall/Lover's Rock album per se, it's gentle rhythms, soul tinged vocals and gentle horn work earns it a worthy place. Wayne Smith/Prince Jammy-Sleng Teng/Computerised Dub (1986) Despite the title, this double album is a perfect example of the electronic beats that fused with Reggae that contributed to the Dancehall vibe. Wayne Smith's sleng teng is an infectious mix of electronic beats providing the music with various styles with the lovers rock of 'Hard To Believe' and the bass heavy skank 'Sleng Teng' providing an album not easy to pigeonhole and also one that some Reggae purists not liking due to the Electronic work. Prince Jammy's 2nd half is Dub dominated but again the use of Electronic's sounding like a casio keyboard going haywire, the music is still dancehall friendly and not like the bass heavy, reverb usually associated with Dub. A dated album for sure but enormous fun. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”