Phillip Fraser

Phillip Fraser

Phillip Fraser - Blood Of The Saint - Silver Camel

Freedom Sounds and Cornerstone productions dominated the early

dancehall style, in the same way that people like Ras Allah and Earl

Zero were at the deepest roots of the Roots scene, man like Phillip

Fraser became the sound of dancehall. It was a very dramatic way of

singing - powerful but at the same time sounding very vulnerable. I'm

not sure how much stuff Phillip did with sound systems, but his style

was very popular and artists like Sammy Dread, and General Plough who

both added new vibes to it. This set as got all the big hits from

Phillip plus some dubs and is truly essential. Good to see a labela

like Silver Camel re-releasing some of there old catalogue - must be a

good Jah Thomas in the works.

(PhillipFraser) - V/A Death In The Arena - Solidarity Int.

Unlike other rhythm albums where there are a wide variety of lyrical

themes that can be heard, Phillip Fraser set concentrates on culture,

and includes contributions from Tipper Lee & Rappa Robert, Ashanti

Waugh, Devon Russell, Triston Palma, Anthony 'I Cock' Stephens.

Frankie Jones and Phillip himself, plus a version making 8 cuts

altogether. The album was recorded in California's L.A's I&I Sound a

nice surprise, and in London. Its very good album, which hopefully

will inspire others