At this stage executive producer Tommy Cowan became interested and financed further recordings, notably "The Same Song" for his own Top Ranking imprint the "b side" was a dub version "Jam This Jam". The record was a success, and after appearing in talent contests the trio stepped up to become an in-demand item for live shows, supporting the likes of Dennis Brown, Inner Circle, Rita Marley etc. The song and its delivery were markedly in the cultural Rasta tradition - for reference check the early recordings of Burning Spear.
Recorded at the Treasure Isle Studio, the tune appeared as a 7" on the Orthodox label showing the trio as "Isreal Vibration" (sic) and the backing musicians as the Twelve Tribes Band. In 1977 the Twelve Tribes financed their first single release, "Why Worry". Other Rastas had refused to work with them through the belief that Jah had caused their disability as some form of punishment for previous wrongdoings. For around the next five years they lived on the streets of Kingston, literally busking a living, until adopted by the Twelve Tribes of Israel organisation. The boys formed a vocal trio whilst inmates of Kingston's Mona Heights Rehabilitation Centre, eventually becoming known collectively as ISRAEL VIBRATION.Īs the doctrines of Rastafarian faith began to spread through the island of Jamaica the youthful trio fell under its influence and they began to grow dreadlocks - with the result that they were expelled from their 'caring institution'. Three of the many youths who fell victim to the disabling impact of the virus were Cecil Spence, Albert Craig and Lascelle Bulgin, later to be known respectively as "Skeleton", "Apple" and "Wiss". This list has 67 entries but note that some material has been repackaged - particularly releases done by Jah Thomas.In the late 1950's a polio epidemic hit Jamaica. Roots Radics claim all performing and publishing rights of their creations.
At no time have the Roots Radics given up any of their ownership claims on their original creations. All recording was/is done as a licensing agreement which has more than likely expired. Roots Radics' position is that, unless there is a legal written agreement otherwise, all music created and performed by the Roots Radics for producers / artists / labels is owned by the Roots Radics. Many Roots Radics sessions went uncredited but some producers and labels found it to their benefit to promote their music as created by the Roots Radics. Engineers mixed the music - they did not create the music. Singers brought lyrics to Roots Radics - Radics created the music. While the list is comprehensive as of June 2016, it is not meant as a complete list.Īrtists and producers came to the Roots Radics for their ability to create music - to write great songs. Here is a list of dub and showcase albums that are clearly credited to the Roots Radics - either in the title or collectively credited as Roots Radics. Roots Radics have many credited and uncredited releases.
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