
"My face is so pretty you can´t see a scar, that makes me the king in the ring by far..." Some killer reggae from the days when boxing was still fun and the rivalry between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier held the world spellbound. Big title bouts like the Thrilla in Manilla captured the imagination on the island of Jamaica too apparently, as many a knockout reggae song paid tribute to the legendary heavyweights. Note that toasters Big Youth and Dennis Alcapone both use Burning Spear´s legendary riddim to salute Smokin´ Joe. "With the [...]

Today we have a special treat, Iron DJ proudly presents an exclusive live mix tape recording. Featuring the works of Barry Brown, Big Joe, Bim Sherman, Clive Field Marshall, Ernest Ranglin, Full Experience, Horace Andy, I-Roy, John Holt, Johnny Osbourne, Lee Perry, and Tenor Saw. If you are a fan of roots reggae and dancehall you are sure to enjoy this mix. Kapgun - R00T$ Rock Inna Dancehall IRON DJ / DWNLD MP3 / VOTE [...]
You don't need to be George W. Bush to wage preemptive war. When the reggae toaster I Roy saw his microphone dominance challenged in the mid seventies, he struck his competition first, delivering the scorching track "Straight to Jazzbo's Head." Naturally, the song prompted retaliation from the up-and-coming Prince Jazzbo, and it touched off one of reggae's great lyrical feuds.