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Jamaican music has a long history of "rudeness", songs which contain sexually suggestive if not explicit lyrics. And it's great. Pama subsidiary, Escort, decided to kick off their label with the Harry J produced "Hold The Pussy" by Kid Gungo. It certainly isn't up to the standards as such classics like 'Spread Your Bed" or "Wreck a Buddy" but it's a pretty decent cut nonetheless. The real gem here though is when you flip it over for "Whapen" by Karl Bryan under his King Cannon moniker. If you've followed this site for any length of time you're certainly acquainted with the fact we love everything Karl Bryan has done. This is him in the fine form which led to so many skinhead reggae monsters. Escort would go on to put out a number of good tunes, many produced by Harry J and featuring names like Marcia Griffiths, The Jamaicans, SS Binns and Tony Scotty. One of the Pama group of labels which just doesn't get enough credit.
Saturday, 29 September 2012
For The Suits Essentials: The Harrington
Alright think for a moment: how many skinheads, mods or suedeheads do you know that don't own a harrington? Not a lot right? And if you do, can you really trust that cat? Probably not. They're practically part of the starter kit for any self respecting mod or skinhead. It's because a harrington jacket is one of the most versatile and stylish jackets one can own. It's the reason everyone from Warrior to Burberry make them. But who makes the best? Well luckily for you we're here for that.
FNF: Salvador Sanchez versus Azumah Nelson
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What prevails: poise or aggression, composure or bravado? It's a question you'll be asking yourself if you've never before witnessed this legendary battle between Azumah Nelson, future Hall of Famer, and Salvador Sanchez, one of the most tragic figures in boxing history.
What prevails: poise or aggression, composure or bravado? It's a question you'll be asking yourself if you've never before witnessed this legendary battle between Azumah Nelson, future Hall of Famer, and Salvador Sanchez, one of the most tragic figures in boxing history.
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
John Bond RIP
West Ham have lost another of the clubs legends. John "Muffin" Bond passed away today at the age of 79, another piece of the 1964 FA Cup winning squad gone. He was reknowned for the power which he possessed in each foot, a fullback who loved to have a belt at goal from 30 yards out whenever the chance arose. He played over 400 games for West Ham before leaving for Torquay before moving onto management, most notably at Manchester City.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Ray Mancini versus Duk Koo Kim
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Ray Mancini. Duk Koo Kim. The two names are inextricably linked together in infamy. Ray was the hard luck kid from Youngstown, Ohio. The sort of kid who won his Lightweight Title based almost entirely on the heart he displayed in the ring. His father's advice of "never take a step back" becoming a motto for he lived his life in the ring. Kim was a widely panned challenger for Mancini's WBA Lightweight belt. Mancini's team didn't even want the fight with Kim, thinking him a joke for a mandatory contender. But sanctioning bodies always seem to get their way, no fighter wanting to walk away from being able to call themselves a World Champion and the money and fame that comes along with it.
Ray Mancini. Duk Koo Kim. The two names are inextricably linked together in infamy. Ray was the hard luck kid from Youngstown, Ohio. The sort of kid who won his Lightweight Title based almost entirely on the heart he displayed in the ring. His father's advice of "never take a step back" becoming a motto for he lived his life in the ring. Kim was a widely panned challenger for Mancini's WBA Lightweight belt. Mancini's team didn't even want the fight with Kim, thinking him a joke for a mandatory contender. But sanctioning bodies always seem to get their way, no fighter wanting to walk away from being able to call themselves a World Champion and the money and fame that comes along with it.
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
"Fire Ball" by Karl "King Cannon" Bryan
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Karl Bryan is probably one of the most impressive saxophonist's in any genre of music, ever. We're just lucky he was born in Jamaica and recorded so many killer rocksteady and early reggae sides. Unfortunately not much is known about Karl, and there has never been a compilation of all his work put together. I've also heard he is currently living in New York City and playing saxophone in the subway. All three are tragic in their own right, but the fact someone as talented as King Cannon could be making his living playing for spare change is a goddamned outrage.
Karl Bryan is probably one of the most impressive saxophonist's in any genre of music, ever. We're just lucky he was born in Jamaica and recorded so many killer rocksteady and early reggae sides. Unfortunately not much is known about Karl, and there has never been a compilation of all his work put together. I've also heard he is currently living in New York City and playing saxophone in the subway. All three are tragic in their own right, but the fact someone as talented as King Cannon could be making his living playing for spare change is a goddamned outrage.
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