Early B
Early B - Sunday Dish - Sunset
Early B first made an impact on Sound Systems at around the same time
as Josey Wales. Yet Mr.B has had to wait until now before debuting on
album. The reason for this comes down to Josey and Charlie. Those two
dominated the DJ scene in Jamaica around 82/83. And now comes Early B
with his 'Sunday Dish' produced by another DJ/producer Jah Thomas.
This album represents a serious challenge to Principle Charlie and
Colonel Josey. Early B's lyrics take in a wide range of subjects. Food
of course, religion, women, herb, while the best subject covered as to
be transport.
Early B - Ghost Busters - Black Solidarity
Good to see Early B getting into his stride. He and General Trees are
certainly the main contenders to Charlie And Josey. Like Trees, his
deejay style is quicker and is not so gruff. This means that you have
to listen a little more than you normally would. Thankfully the man
does not chat nonsense, so once you've tuned in, you have plenty to
listen too. Themes here include religion, road safety, and family
planning. Produced by Ossie Thomas, Triston Palma and G.Robertson for
Black Solidarity.
Early B - Four Wheel No Real - Midnight Rock
The combination of Jah Thoams as producer and Early B was likely to
produce a good result again. And it has. This is, his second album for
Jah Thomas. Like the first, It's current themes that provide Early
with the best inspiration. 'Four Wheel No Real' picks up form where
'Pedestrian' on the 'Sunday Dish' album left off, introduced by a
wonderful sounding jabbed piano, this title track tells of life on
everything but four wheels. On a computer theme - 'Computers Take
Over' he asks "What dem a go do with Early B"