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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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