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In tribute to the late great BB Seaton, one of Jamaica’s greatest songwriters, revisit this 2021 DDB interview. Bibby discusses the Gaylads, being mentored by Boris Gardiner, working at Studio One, developing Soul Beat Records, working at the Jamaican Federation of Musicians and writing numerous hit classics for Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Dennis Brown, Delroy Wilson, Beats International, Saint & Campbell, Winston Francis, Chosen Few, Freddie McGregor, Beats International, Jimmy London, The Melodians, The Uniques and UB40 among others.

Tracklist:

Chuck Jackson – Any Day Now

The Melodians – Lay It On

The Gaylads – I’ll be There; The Gaylads – Brown Skin Gal

The Gaylads – Nobody’s Business; The Gaylads – Don’t Say No

The Four Tops – It’s all in the Game

The Gaylads – It’s all in the Game; The Gaylads – Joy in the Morning

The Gaylads – My Jamaican Girl

The Four Tops – It’s the Same Old Song

Lou Rawls – Love is a Hurtin’ Thing

Ken Boothe – Just Another Girl

The Temptations – War

The Gaylads – Funny Feeling

Wes Montgomery – Bumping on the Sunset

In this new edition of Drop Da Biscuit I link with a true legend, the great Stranger Cole. With a father who made guitars, an uncle that jammed with Ernest Ranglin and a brother, Leroy ‘Sir Lord Cuttings’ Cole, that selected for Duke Reid the Trojan, it’s no surprise that he had a natural ability to write hit songs. Stranger walks us through his celebrated career and talks about his classic duets with Millicent ‘Patsy’ Todd, Ken Boothe, Gladstone Anderson among others, and the inspiration behind various tracks including the classic ‘Bangarang’.

Tracklist:

Stranger Cole – Ruff n' Tuff; Stranger Cole/Patsy Todd – Come Back

Stranger Cole/The Baba Brooks Band – Run Joe; Stranger Cole – When I Call Your Name

Stranger Cole/Owen Silveras & Leon Silveras – Koo Koo Doo

Ken Boothe/Stranger Cole – Arte Bella

Stranger Cole – These Eyes (Aka Crying Every Night); Stranger Cole - Rude Boy

Stranger & Gladdy – Just Like a River; Stranger Cole/Patsy Todd & The Fugitives – Tonight

Stranger Cole/Lester Sterling – Bangarang; 

Stranger Cole & Patsy Todd – Yeah Yeah Baby (feat. The Baba Brooks Band)

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Listen back to my chat with the lovely Yvonne Harrison, who has family connections with Glen Adams and Derrick Morgan. Yvonne has worked with several legends during her career including Lloyd Clarke, Lascelles Perkins, Lord Tanamo, Louise Bennet, Rannie Williams, Prince Buster, Byron Lee and Roland Alphonso to name just a few. After partnering with Roy Panton to form a classic vocal duo, Yvonne and Roy have produced some amazing music. Tune in.

Tracklist:

Yvonne Harrison – My Baby

Roy Panton – Endless Memory

Yvonne Harrison – My Jealous Eyes

Yvonne Harrison – The Chase

Yvonne Harrison – You Brought Me Back to Life

Yvonne Harrison – Take My Hands

Roy & Yvonne – When it’s Right

Yvonne Harrison – Moving On

Roy & Yvonne – Believe in Yourself

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Check out ‘Believe in Yourself’ by Roy & Yvonne out now on Liquidator Music/Fajador Records

DDB checks in with the Fire Mama, conscious roots reggae singer-songwriter Empress Ayeola, whose teacher at school, the great Sonya Spence, recognised the young talent and invited her to perform as backing singer. This was the start of an incredible musical journey that has seen the Empress develop her craft whilst performing with a who’s who of the Jamaican music business. Find out how her new album featuring collaborations with several reggae legends came together. Tune in!

Tracklist:

Empress Ayeola – Jah Jah Love

Empress Ayeola – Rastafari Works

Empress Ayeola – Sattamassagana

Empress Ayeola – Higher & Higher

Empress Ayeola – Legends Salute

Empress Ayeola – Black Woman

Empress Ayeola – That One

Empress Ayeola – Secret Love 

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Check out the new album, ‘Empress Ayeola & The Legends’ out now on all major platforms

DDB links up with singer, songwriter and educator, Fola Phillip. If there is a consistent theme to Fola’s story, it is of someone taking full advantage of the unexpected opportunities that she was presented with. In part one of our interview, Fola explains how she secured her first professional singing gig backing 80s pop icon’s Hoi Polloi. After surviving an appearance at DJ Elayne’s legendary 291 Club talent show, Fola went on to win the Best Unsigned Act Award at the 1997 MOBOs.

Tracklist:

Deniece Williams – Free

Whitney Houston – You Give Good Love

Carl Malcolm – Fattie Bum Bum

Janet Kay – Silly Games

The Clark Sisters – Blessed & Highly Favored

René & Angela – Secret Rendezvous

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Check out Reggae Choir’s ‘We Are Windrush’ celebration on Saturday 21st October at Catford Broadway Theatre.

In this new edition of DDB I link up with the legendary Vivian ‘Sugar Love’ Jones. Born and raised in Trelawney, JA, Vivian came to London as a young boy and by age 15 he was DJing (toasting) on the Neville the Musical Enchanter sound among others, but after catching Bob Marley’s legendary Rainbow Theatre gig in 1977, he decided to focus on singing. From lovers to roots, Vivian has performed with several legends and with more than 55 albums to date, is still going from strength to strength. Tune in.

Tracklist:

Vivian Jones – Jah Music; Vivian Jones – Black, Green & Gold

Vivian Jones – Red Eyes; Vivian Jones – Good Morning

Vivian Jones – Sugar Love; Vivian Jones – The First

Vivian Jones – Flash it an Gwan; Vivian Jones – Strong Love

Vivian Jones – Truly; Vivian Jones – Third World Man

Vivian Jones – Carry On

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