Just mention the name King Jammys to any so called dancehall aficionados from any corner of the globe and you will hear them try to quote from one of the most impressive discography of anybody that has ever decided to sit around a soundboard. What is less commonly known however, even by those aforementioned experts, was that Lloyd James has an equally as convincing record as sound system operator of King Jammys Super Power.
Maurice Johnson is the answer. The question of course is “Who is the owner of one of most reputable clash sounds/record labels dancehall music has ever seen?” Black Scorpio has quite a legacy within Jamaican music. Not just some of it, all of it. From breaking landmark talent such as General Trees and Sassafras on the sound system scene to producing reggae classics which truly inspired generations, Jack Scorpio (as Maurice is more commonly known) has been behind it all. BACKAYARD is pleased to have the opportunity to have a meeting with one of the greats of the music biz as we delve into the legend that is Black Scorpio.
The first time we interviewed Capleton at David House truly sticks out in my mind. Why? Because it was the day of the 2006 Champion’s League final between Arsenal and Barcelona….
As an audiophile, my curiosity was certainly peaked at the thought of a live concert conducted completely through specially configured headphones. A concept that was introduced more than fifteen years ago
“We have to give thanks to father for weh this music reach cause NOBODY did ever could ever tell you that dem KNOW seh di music woulda reach so far. If anybody tell yuh seh yes dem did know it woulda reach dem telling a lie”
Drum and Bass are one of the most important sections of any band. A sound so important that it itself has become a musical sub-genre, it is often the mastery of this section that determines what is a memorable hit and what just passes by failing to leave its mark. With Sly & Robbie, Jamaica has one of the world’s most famous and sought after (drum and bass) rhythm sections working
Had a conversation with my mother one day and she was explaining to me how cultural important Marcia Griffiths is to the Jamaican music scene and in extension to Jamaican women.
Being a young Jamaican in an ever-changing world , an ever interactive world allows us to see many viewpoints that fracture our mindset as negativity comes in different forms of mediums within this digital landscape that we call our life. Positive actions comes around as a refreshing morsel of golden curried chicken
