Name: Two Bad DJ
Brand: Clint Eastwood and General Saint

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GREL24

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-12-01

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0601811002414

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

GRELCD24

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2011-08-22

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

Artist

Clint Eastwood and General Saint

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Greensleeves

Greensleeves is one of the key, longest-running and most diverse UK reggae labels. Founded by Chris Cracknell and Chris Sedgwick in 1977, it has become a renowned name in the music industry. With a rich history spanning over four decades, Greensleeves has established itself as a leading force in reggae music.

As an authoritative figure in the genre, Greensleeves has played a pivotal role in promoting and nurturing reggae talent. The label has worked with some of the most influential artists in the industry, including *Bob Marley*, *Barrington Levy*, *Yellowman*, and *Gregory Isaacs*. Its commitment to showcasing diverse styles within reggae has made it a go-to destination for fans seeking authentic and groundbreaking music.

With its label code LC 05923 / LC 5923, Greensleeves Records Ltd. continues to be at the forefront of reggae music production. In addition to its record label, Greensleeves also operates Greensleeves Publishing Ltd., further solidifying its presence as a comprehensive platform for all things reggae.

One of the young DJs at the forefront of the shift away from cultural concerns, Clint Eastwood is the younger brother of the equally celebrated DJ Trinity. It was producer Junjo Lawes' clever idea to pair the younger toaster with the British DJ General Saint, and the end result was a clutch of chartbusters and this stellar album (which features many of them). Built around some of the Roots Radics' heaviest rhythms, the DJs announced their arrival with "Tribute to General Echo," a hit which helped define their style. Simple sentiments echoed back and forth between the duo, which succinctly captured the disbelief and dismay that swept the island in the wake of Echo's unnerving and unexplained death at the hands of Jamaican police. The song was one of the few on Two Bad D.J. to tackle a serious theme. 

Instead, the duo quickly established a reputation as one of the most entertaining DJ teams around. From revising nursery rhymes ("Jack Spratt") to an informative lesson on bananas ("Banana Export"), chiding a former ghetto girl for deserting her old friends ("Sweet Sweet Matilda"), across to a clutch of cuts extolling nicer young women and the pleasures of the dancehalls in general, the pair's wit and exuberance were a winning combination. And that doesn't even include the mega-hits like the slacker-themed "Another One Bites the Dust," borrowing Michael Prophet's "Gunman" rhythm, and the fabulously funny "Talk About Run," where the DJs shame their namesakes when confronted with the living (and talking) dead. Clint Eastwood and General Saint's appeal stretched into the U.K.'s mainstream, and the album even snuck into the chart there. Not surprisingly, something this fun has a life all its own, and Two Bad D.J. remains one of the Greensleeves label's hottest sellers.

Two Bad DJ

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