Released: 15/03/24
Soul Jazz Records’ Down Beat Special is a remastered and expanded collection of 18 rare and classic tracks from Studio One, Jamaica’s legendary reggae label. Featuring artists like The Skatalites, Bob Marley, The Wailers, and Alton Ellis, it includes seminal hits such as Michigan and Smiley’s “Nice Up The Dance” and Dawn Penn’s “No, No, No.” With new sleevenotes offering detailed historical and musical insights, this album is an essential Studio One primer.