Name: Yeah Yeah Yeah - Mash Up The Dance
Brand: Dennis Alcapone

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KSCD036

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18 Tracks.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-24

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5060135761059

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Dennis Alcapone

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Reggae / Dub

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Kingston Sounds

Dennis Alcapone is a renowned reggae deejay and producer, born on August 6, 1947 in Clarendon, Jamaica. With his distinctive style and lyrical prowess, he has become an influential figure in the reggae music scene.

Similar to artists such as Joe Higgs, I-Roy, The Maytones, Dave Barker, and The Silvertones among others; Dennis Alcapone's music embodies the essence of Jamaican reggae culture. His collaborations with notable performers like Slim Smith, Prince Jazzbo, Ken Parker and Delroy Wilson have further solidified his reputation as a versatile artist.

Throughout his career, Dennis Alcapone has worked with esteemed producers including Lone Ranger, The Techniques and Dillinger. His contributions to the genre can be heard in hits by Leroy Smart,Larry Marshall,Freddie McKay,and The Heptones among others. With support from industry icons like Cornell Campbell,Lloyd Parks,Niney The Observer,and Hopeton Lewis; Dennis Alcapone continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unique sound.

Dennis Alcapone initially inspired by dj U Roy, was soon to challenge his crown in the early part of the 70's releasing over 100 hit tunes. He could weave his vocal magic over any tune / rhythm that came his way and take it to another place. Dennis Alcapone began dj-ing for the el paso hi-fi sound system around 1969. His first releases resulted from working with producer Keith Hudson, a succession of hits followed, Shades or Hudson, Spanish Omega, Revelation Version, Maca Version and The Sky's the Limit all hit in 1970 alone. Dennis moved camp to work with producer Duke Reid reworking some fresh ideas over classic Treasure Isle rhythms. Number One Station, Mosquito One, in 1971 and Rock to the Beat, Love is a Gamble, Wake up Jamaica, Teach the Children and Musical Alphabet in 1972. Dennis moved on to work with all the top producers through this period between 1970 - 1973, producers Coxonne Dodd, Lee Perry, Sir JJ, Winston Riley, Joe Gibbs, Prince Buster all provided an outlet for his musical endeavours. Another great relationship was his work for producer Bunny Lee, again scoring some big hits including, Guns Don't Argue and Ripe Cherry the later adding a twist to Bunny's massive hit of the time Cherry oh Baby. Kingston Sounds have looked to this period in Dennis's career where there is a wealth of great music. Go Deh (Leroy Smarts How Long), Eternal Life (Johnny Clarke's version of Peter Tosh's Legalise It), Steve Austin (the six million dollar man tale over Leroy Smart's Pride and Ambition), Wise Man from the East (Johnny Clarke's You Have Caught me Baby), It Must Come (Delroy Wilson's Better Must Come), Blessed are the Meek (Slim Smith's Blessed are the Meek) to name but a few. Dennis left Jamaica in 1973 just after being awarded the cup for best DJ in Jamaica by Swing magazine. with his signature shout of yeah yeah yeah !... you knew he was going to mash up the dance wherever his musical talents led him. hope you enjoy this set of hits and lost classics.

Yeah Yeah Yeah - Mash Up The Dance

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