Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae

FLEXIMIX

Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
May 11, 2013 07:20PM

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From:
The Encyclopedia of Reggae:
The Golden Age of Roots Reggae
by Mike Alleyne with foreword by Sly Dunbar

[www.amazon.com]

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spliffp

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May 11, 2013 10:55PM

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Wow, that's a tough list for you to be included in....big up yaself twilight/Ryan! I promise not to miss u the next time u roll thru Seattle. Keep doing your thing, it's always pure niceness.

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Stamina!

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May 12, 2013 01:49AM

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Let me throw in with a few artists who haven't gotten their fair share of acclaim: Milton Henry, Iqulah, Lymie Murray and Ras Midas.

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Stamina!

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May 12, 2013 05:58AM

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Add to those Earl Zero, Kulcha Knox and Rusty Zinn..

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AJ

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May 12, 2013 12:57PM

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Black Slate.... thumbs up

I had 1 or 2 of their albums back in the early 80's. Irie reggae from England.

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iriebarto

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May 12, 2013 05:40PM

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Chalice is definitely bad ass, sorry no other word comes to mind.. Those dudes were bad!!!

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strikkly

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May 12, 2013 10:35PM

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Joseph Cotton
Clinton Fearon
Teddy Dan

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papaken

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May 13, 2013 06:01PM

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Vince Black
Rusty Zinn
Herb Daly
Shaka Man
Wadi Gad
Anna Fisher
Clinton Fearon
Bryan Atkinson
Abu Gary World Blues Band
Marcia Higgs,

To name a few

But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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bigvein

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May 13, 2013 07:14PM

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ziggy marley

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May 13, 2013 07:17PM

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BLAKKAMOORE, Jahdan

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DJ Treez

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May 13, 2013 07:25PM

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Jah Sun

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Haile Bless

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May 13, 2013 08:17PM

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Got to agree with Herb, bout Kulcha Knox & Lymie Murray! Also off the top of my head would add, Mikey General, Army & Macka B.... there are so many more, but like I said these came first to the top of my head.

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Ninja

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May 13, 2013 08:41PM

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Tiken Jah Fakoly
Lucky Dube (RIP)
Busy Signal

As to Busy, I don't think people realize how talented this cat is...IMO

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Redwood Rebel

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May 13, 2013 09:31PM

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Misty in Roots for sure....I'm alway ssurprised at how many reggae fans know little to nothing about these guys

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Jah Mike

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May 13, 2013 09:39PM

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Black Roots, Jr. Ross and the Spear, Ranking Ann, Sandra Cross, Lovejoys, John Clarke*

The OP list is pretty good. Although I think anybody who knows Reggae would rate Keith Hudson pretty highly. Misty in Roots was one of my favorite SNWMF headliners ever.

*not Johnnie Clarke

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papaken

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May 13, 2013 10:04PM

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This John Clarke, Jah Mike?

But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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Jah Mike

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May 13, 2013 10:45PM

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That's him, papken!

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Stamina!

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May 13, 2013 11:08PM

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This is one of my favorite choons of the mid 70s...and a legitimate candidate for a post in the other thread about definitive roots tracks:

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Peacemakeya

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May 14, 2013 12:59AM

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Native Roots

Roots Rock Rez Reggae from the original peoples of this land & 1 of the most crucial band on this planet

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www.nativeroots.net

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Walter

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May 14, 2013 09:04AM

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Native Roots

Roots Rock Rez Reggae from the original peoples of this land & 1 of the most crucial band on this planet

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www.nativeroots.net

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J_72

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May 14, 2013 01:28PM

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strikkly

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May 14, 2013 07:43PM

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Agreed, Jahdan Blakkamoore and Busy Signal are waaaaay under-rated.

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rossta8888

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May 14, 2013 09:35PM

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I was coming to say Kulcha Knox and Army are the first two that come to my head but they are covered. I think that Batch should get some more love for how good he truly is. His last album started to get the credit he deserves.

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DJ Treez

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May 14, 2013 10:33PM

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I know this gonna sound weird, but Stephen Marley. Before you react, think about the fact that when most think of Marley's sons, they think of Damian or Ziggy. IMO Stephen is the most talented. Stephen was co lead vox in Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers, and even sang lead on that Sugar Pie clip from 1982 that was well known. He also produced the majority of Damian's material. So Stephen essentially has all the Grammy's that Ziggy and Damian have plus two of his own. You may say that is not underated, but as I mentioned, Ziggy and Damian get all the attention. Incidentally, he sounds the most like Bob as well.

MoreLove,
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FLEXIMIX

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May 14, 2013 10:38PM

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Of the Marley's I also think Stephen is the most talented musically, especially as a producer

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FLEXIMIX

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May 14, 2013 10:40PM

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I was a huge fan of Misty & Roots / Black Slate 'back in the day'!

Who can deny these tunes are killa:

Misty & Roots / Wise and Foolish

BLack Slate - Sticks Man

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May 14, 2013 10:54PM

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I know this gonna sound weird, but Stephen Marley. Before you react, think about the fact that when most think of Marley's sons, they think of Damian or Ziggy. IMO Stephen is the most talented. Stephen was co lead vox in Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers, and even sang lead on that Sugar Pie clip from 1982 that was well known. He also produced the majority of Damian's material. So Stephen essentially has all the Grammy's that Ziggy and Damian have plus two of his own. You may say that is not underated, but as I mentioned, Ziggy and Damian get all the attention. Incidentally, he sounds the most like Bob as well.

MoreLove,
Treez

I agree. I'm a big Damian fan but Stephen's production skills combined with his vocal talents in both backing on his brothers albums and his own collection I'd agree that he is underrated. Plus when he covers Bob in his live shows it is the closest anyone can get to a an actual Bob show (and we've all seen countless Bob covers by countless artists)

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papaken

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May 14, 2013 11:23PM

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IMO Stephen is the most talented Marley. Yep!!!

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Stamina!

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May 15, 2013 07:02PM

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I'd have to argue that the whole reggae genre is seriously underrated and under-represented in today's music world, whether on the radio, TV or any other media, considering what it's contributed to modern music in general. Arguably, dub, hip-hop, drum & bass, jungle, house and quite a few more directly derived their inspiration from reggae. That's not even mentioning the obvious influences on one of the west coast's most popular music genres, "Cali-reggae".

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May 15, 2013 07:53PM

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I'd have to argue that the whole reggae genre is seriously underrated and under-represented in today's music world, whether on the radio, TV or any other media, considering what it's contributed to modern music in general. Arguably, dub, hip-hop, drum & bass, jungle, house and quite a few more directly derived their inspiration from reggae. That's not even mentioning the obvious influences on one of the west coast's most popular music genres, "Cali-reggae".

Best response to what is a really great thread! Big up yuhself, Stamina!

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May 16, 2013 03:27AM

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The Prez....11:40AM set time at ROTR 2013....nuff said...

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Stamina!

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Yes, Stephen's the one who sounds most like his dad and is most musical of the Marley Family Singers, but I don't think any of the Marleys are underrated by the general public, compared to the artists who've been laboring for decades in ill-deserved anonymity.

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May 16, 2013 04:36AM

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Yes, Stephen's the one who sounds most like his dad and is most musical of the Marley Family Singers, but I don't think any of the Marleys are underrated by the general public, compared to the artists who've been laboring for decades in ill-deserved anonymity.

WORD!!!!

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AJ

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May 16, 2013 10:27AM

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I was a huge fan of Misty & Roots / Black Slate 'back in the day'!

BLack Slate - Sticks Man

It has been a long time since I've heard this Black Slate song or any Black Slate. Love it. Play it again........................
Thanks thumbs up

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cultureman

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May 16, 2013 04:05PM

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Good to see the Roots Controllers "Misty in Roots" on that list. Their records are hard to find. Add early ASWAD to that list too.

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papaken

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May 16, 2013 06:20PM

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But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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Reggabe

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May 16, 2013 06:32PM

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I definitely think Army is underrated. The man has some quality material. Agree with Stamina that reggae in general gets overlooked as a genre. And I would like to add Everton Blender, he seems to have flown a bit under the radar his whole career.

Ninja, I never considered Lucky Dube underrated, he seems to have fans world wide! I just started listening to Busy Signal, and yes he has been overlooked...

And just for J-72.... Midnite! winking smiley

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J_72

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May 16, 2013 06:48PM

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My favorite MIR...

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papaken

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May 17, 2013 12:36PM

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'Follow Fashion' is what intro'd me to Misty In Roots circa 1988 or 89? Still play it alot. I thought 'this is what Rock against racsim is all about.'

But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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Stamina!

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May 17, 2013 03:52PM

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One of my favorite MIR tracks (and yes they've been seriously underrated over the years):

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AKA

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May 17, 2013 04:11PM

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My favorite from MIR -

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Haile Bless

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May 17, 2013 05:51PM

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Here are 2 of the above mentioned artists, coming out of the '90s on Star Trail
Both of them will be at Beneficial Reggae in July, hope we get to see this live!

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papa ray

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May 17, 2013 09:37PM

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Under-rated (often laughably) in the world at large, as well as American reggae circles; not in Jamaica, no particular order---and off the top of my head:

1. Peter Metro
2. General Trees
3. Delroy Wilson
4. George Faith
5. Little Roy
6. John Holt
7. Techniques
8. Slim Smith
9. Jackie Opel
10. Ken Parker

And needless to say, an enormity of fine microphone MCs/Dee-Jays/Toasters-On-The Mike, who can rock the house free-style way better than the vast majority of their hiphop counterparts.

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akee123

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May 18, 2013 11:23AM

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Carlton Coffie......solo and as Inner Circle lead singer

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papaken

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But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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papaken

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But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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AJ

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May 18, 2013 04:56PM

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4. George Faith
And needless to say, an enormity of fine microphone MCs/Dee-Jays/Toasters-On-The Mike, who can rock the house free-style way better than the vast majority of their hiphop counterparts.

here's 3...................
Ranking Joe
Trinity
U Brown

George Faith ~ I always have a George Faith cd on my trips to JA. You'll make a lot of Jamaican friends fast. It seems they don't hear much of Mr. Faith in Jamaica anymore.

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Stamina!

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May 18, 2013 07:40PM

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John Holt's played packed concert halls in the UK, backed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. I don't think he's underrated in the reggae world. Now, in the general world of pop music, he certainly is, but so is reggae as a whole.

Big people music!

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Stamina!

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sorry, meant to be a PM

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Haile Bless

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I think I need to add MESSENJAH SELAH to this list. I guess I am feeling this way extra right now, as he is doing this little run with Chuck Fenda, and Im seeing so much damn hype round Fenda, while Selah is being put out there on the promo, like he just some little opening act for the 'living fire'. Now this is just my opinion (though I know for a fact Im not alone) that when you take the hype away and look at true talent when it comes to lyrics, melody and ability... I dont think there is much question on the matter! Now I am not saying Chuck is a bad artist, though honestly the most fire he has stirred in me, is the annoyance I been feeling bout the lack of balance in the presentation of this run of shows. And yes as many of you may know, Selah is my friend, but it is a bigger issue that I defend, it is the recognition of true talent over glam and hype!
Ok, guess I needed to vent a little - lol, but seriously, some of you must agree!?! And like I said before, this is just one case that has me fired up right now, so much real talent out there, as is the point of this thread.

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strikkly

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May 29, 2013 06:02PM

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Chuck Fender moved my soul inna live shoe more than once. Selah enough Respect did not even come close, ever.

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strikkly

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May 29, 2013 06:05PM

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Speaking of locals.....Yow the man Luv Fyah waaaaay under-rated!!!!!!!

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Haile Bless

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May 29, 2013 07:07PM

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Yes Luv Fyah has talent and vibes for sure, always enjoy seeing him and working with him. The name suits him, he comes with both Luv and Fyah!

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May 29, 2013 07:44PM

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9. Soul Syndicate

They are even underrated on that list of 10. Maybe it's because they were also called The Aggrovators, The Observers, The Ark Angels, etc.

They recorded thousands of great songs, some only released on 45.

Here's just a sampling of LPs-
D. Brown, Abyssinians, Johnny Clarke, Max Romeo, Cornel Campbell.....

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May 30, 2013 12:25PM

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I have to disagree with Treez calling JahSUN under-rated. He definitely makes my over-rated list. IMHO Ishi Dube is better and more original. I think Rocker T is under-rated as one of few american reggae acts to make my playlist. and Pressure asunder-rated but I m no expert only a listener.

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treez

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May 30, 2013 07:26PM

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Stamina, thanks for that John Holt selection....

the Bojangles especially when they go into the course reminded me a lot of this (also very sweet) song.

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papaken

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But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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akee123

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May 30, 2013 09:45PM

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Kevin kinsella solo.....not all reggae, but great stuff

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papaken

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But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/30/2013 11:21PM by papaken.

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DJ Treez

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I have to disagree with Treez calling JahSUN under-rated. He definitely makes my over-rated list. IMHO Ishi Dube is better and more original. I think Rocker T is under-rated as one of few american reggae acts to make my playlist. and Pressure asunder-rated but I m no expert only a listener.

Nuff respek to Ishi and Rocker T, but no. Admittedly, Jah Sun is me breddah but I feel his lyrics and delivery are top notch and he has a lot to contribute. The man has put in his dues and the fact that you rate those respectable artistes over him proves my point. While Jah Sun gets lots of love in Europe (touring with Kabaka Pyramid this summer and playing at a lot of big Euro Festies) and in JA (they seem to like to cover him at The Observer and play him on the radio and vids on TV), he still is underrated in his homeland of Cali.

Check the lyrics on this track.

https://soundcloud.com/jahsunmusic/01-dis-ya-time

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Stamina!

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May 31, 2013 01:07AM

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If you're talking about deceased artists like Bim, then I agree. Here's another who's passed and all but forgotten except to those who knew his works back in the day, who'll never forget him:

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Reggabe

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May 31, 2013 09:52PM

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Yes Haile, I definitely agree that M-Selah and Luv Fyah get slept on. Big up the local artists!

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rossta8888

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 03, 2013 03:41PM

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I also agree with you Haile Bless. I dont own any Messager Selah albums but I have many compilations with him and every song he does is so nice. Any albums you recommend? I love the Luv Fyah album you sent.

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papaken

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 05, 2013 03:17PM

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DubDude

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 05, 2013 05:42PM

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I am REALLY digging this thread! thumbs up

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papaken

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 05, 2013 09:38PM

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Ride On Rasses

But I say... Some Never Even Plant yet want to Reap,
If you run, be careful, try to look before you leap;
Took a little walk from my Vineyard...
Now I'm on my own
Now I'm left alone..

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Ras Jizmo

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 06, 2013 01:38AM

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Yes Boss, Milton Henry never get nuff respect!

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east bay herbalist

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 06, 2013 02:02AM

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Messenjah Selah is definatley my favorite slept on local artist.

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strikkly

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June 06, 2013 02:29AM

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Agreed Stam, Barry Brown is probably the epitome of this thread.

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AJ

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 06, 2013 02:55AM

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Yes to Barry Brown.
Also Richie Spice ...... he went from hot to cool..........funny how we throw artists away after a year or two........imo Richie Spice the best artist from the 2000's.

Also..........Big up to Blue Riddim!

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juanlove

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 06, 2013 03:23AM

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Def. in the Underrated category...

one love-juan love
(SAPO)

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Redeye

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June 06, 2013 04:34AM

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Viceroys are still around too..

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GoldenReggaeTunez

Re: Top 10 Underrated artists in reggae
June 23, 2015 03:51AM

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This Artist is the definition of underrated Bryan Art

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