Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-ONU-156IE

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Gatefold, Printed Inner Sleeves

Format Music US

Limited edition

1100

Release date

2024-04-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5056614709155

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Prince Far I

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

On U Sound

Prince Far I was a Jamaican deejay known for his powerful voice and unique style. He not only made music, but also ran his own label called Cry Tuff. Tragically, the Voice of Thunder was shot to death in his home on September 15, 1983 at the age of 39.

With his distinct sound and lyrical prowess, Prince Far I has influenced many artists in the reggae genre. Some similar artists include *Yabby You*, *Keith Hudson*, *Prince Jammy*, *Tapper Zukie*, *Mikey Dread*, and *The Revolutionaries*. These talented performers have all been inspired by Prince Far I's contributions to the music industry.

Although he left us too soon, Prince Far I's legacy lives on through his influential music and label. His impact can still be felt today as new generations continue to discover and appreciate his work.

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A compilation pulling together various guest appearances the legendary and much-missed Jamaican MC Prince Far I made with On-U house bands Creation Rebel and Singers And Players, as well as some alternate versions and deep cuts for the true dub reggae heads. Prince Far I is a legend of roots reggae, both as producer and for his incredibly distinctive deejay style on the microphone. After cutting sides for the likes of Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee and Coxsone Dodd, he made a name for himself with the Psalms For I album, featuring the gruff-voiced Prince intoning bible passages over the heaviest of dread rhythms. In 1976 he set up his own Cry Tuff imprint, distributed in the UK by Adrian Sherwood’s pre-On-U Sound label Hitrun, and a close working relationship was forged. The musicians who played with Prince Far I, known initially as The Arabs, became a core part of the On-U crew, performing in different permutations as Creation Rebel, Singers & Players, and Dub Syndicate. Sherwood cut his production teeth on albums such as Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter III, a Prince Far I set featuring an eclectic cast of musicians including David Toop, Steve Beresford, and Ari Up of The Slits. Far I went on to contribute several memorable vocal performances to the Singers & Players project, and toured with On-U band Creation Rebel in the early 1980s. Tragically, Prince Far I was murdered by gunmen in Jamaica in 1983, but his influence lives on in Adrian’s recordings right up to the present day.

Cry Tuff Chants On U - RSD 2024

Music US

Discover Cry Tuff Chants On U - RSD 2024 by Prince Far I on On U Sound. A compilation of exclusive dub reggae tracks. Vinyl records available.