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Funk the Reggae Beat: Trojan Records

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Released: 29th May 2026. When funk music exploded onto the global pop scene in the late sixties, many of Jamaica's leading music-makers were inspired to incorporate elements of the exciting sound into their work. The result was the fascinating and compelling funky reggae style that proved immensely popular with record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the early '70s. Pioneers of the sound included such celebrated producers as Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Lloyd Charmers, whose recordings are heavily represented on both the CD and LP versions of this irresistible collection. Collected here are some of the finest examples of the funky reggae, performed by some of reggae music's most accomplished artists, from Ken Boothe and Lee Perry's Upsetters to British-based acts, Greyhound and The Marvels.

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  • Details

    Released:
    29th May 2026
    Category:
    Reggae, Compilation
    Format:
    CD Album
    Barcode:
    4099964215687

  • Description

    When funk music exploded onto the global pop scene in the late sixties, many of Jamaica's leading music-makers were inspired to incorporate elements of the exciting sound into their work. The result was the fascinating and compelling funky reggae style that proved immensely popular with record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the early '70s. Pioneers of the sound included such celebrated producers as Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Lloyd Charmers, whose recordings are heavily represented on both the CD and LP versions of this irresistible collection. Collected here are some of the finest examples of the funky reggae, performed by some of reggae music's most accomplished artists, from Ken Boothe and Lee Perry's Upsetters to British-based acts, Greyhound and The Marvels.

  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Look-ka Py-py
    Lloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys
    2.Funk the Beat
    The Megatons
    3.Popcorn
    The Upsetters
    4.Geronimo
    The Pyramids
    5.Groove Me
    Dave Barker
    6.Pick Folk Kinkiest
    The Upsetters
    7.Down On the Farm
    Freddie Notes & The Rudies
    8.Cloud Nine
    Carl Dawkins
    9.Give Me Some More
    The Studio Sound
    10.Kill Them All
    Lee Perry & The Upsetters
    11.It's Your Thing
    Alton Ellis
    12.Shackatac
    Dave Barker
    13.OK Carrol
    U Roy & The Upsetters
    14.Shaft
    Lloyd Charmers
    15.Rock Steady
    The Marvels
    16.Straight to the Head
    The Upsetters
    17.The Change
    Greyhound
    18.Is It Because I'm Black
    Ken Boothe
    19.Soul Power
    Nicky Thomas
    20.Jungle Lion
    Lee Perry & The Upsetters
    21.Kinky Fly
    Bunny Scott & Lee Perry
    22.Splendour Splash
    The Jay Boys
    23.Soul Revival
    Zap Pow

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