"Try Hard, ya Rude Boy" Ska/Reggae/Rocksteady

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Most people don't know that the Skinhead culture started not in Europe,
but in Jamaica in the sixties by originators of Ska/Rocksteady. It had no
racist connotations or principles of prejudice whatsoever, until it was
brought over by Jamaicans who moved to the UK and brought the style
along with them. After the assimilation of cultures, it broke into two sects,
Nazi Skins and SHARP skins [skinheads against racial prejudice] Both
of whom who largely drew cultural and stylistic influence from their
Jamaican predecessors. This is a thread about the appreciation of
these pioneers and the influences they had on later generations of reggae
such as the great Bob Marley. This IS NOT a thread about the third wave
of SKA, which imo, may as well be a totally different genre. ::queue the
smart ass Reel Big Fish fans who don't want to start their own thread::


Their songs were typically about love, strength, unity, fighting, heartbreak,
a poor judicial system, police violence and oppression as well as living a
life in a very volatile Kingston, Jamaica. It's no wonder it's a heavy influence
on punk culture, especially that of England in the seventies.

It's perhaps my favorite genre, and is no doubt the genre that I find to
be most consistent in terms of quality, danceability, and style. Imo, it's by
far the coolest sub culture/style of music. [With an honorable mention to
Rockabilly, B Boys and Punks] Without further adu... here's some of my
favorites. Feel free to post yours.









One of my all time favorite songs across all genres:
 
Git on wid dem proppa ridaddy o
I will probably wait until tomorrow. I am having technical difficulties that are pissing me off right now. But I like your thread. I can learn a lot from it, if you will keep dropping knowledge. I am more of a third wave kinda guy.
 


used to date a black chick that would get mad when I played ska and try to change it to some bullshit like Mazzy Star or Smashing Pumpkins. Those 90s whitewashed black alternachicks doe
 


used to date a black chick that would get mad when I played ska and try to change it to some bullshit like Mazzy Star or Smashing Pumpkins. Those 90s whitewashed black alternachicks doe


Proper. Maytals.... Love them never heard this one.
Thanks G.



I had a similar experience with dating a black female, too.
She liked orchestra and compositions. lol Was even surprised
when I told her about the history of skinheads... not common
knowledge whatsoever from my experience.
 
Was planning to get some fallout time in before Christmas, now it seems I'll be breaking out the Trojan box sets all night. Thanks a lot TS
 
Was planning to get some fallout time in before Christmas, now it seems I'll be breaking out the Trojan box sets all night. Thanks a lot TS

Legit jealous.
That shit would be reserved for
bone roasting & red panty nights.



Can you believe that shit was released in 67!?! God damn!
 
Ah man, I was expecting a video game thread.
 
They play this every Tuesday right near my house.
WTF
In the OC? Name?????

I was dating a chick in Irvine this year
and there wasn't ever really shit to do when I would
go to visit... We always ended up just getting buck or
going to the beach. Not that I'm complaining... But I
actually like dancing... lol

God, I probably sound like an asshole.
 
WTF
In the OC? Name?????

I was dating a chick in Irvine this year
and there wasn't ever really shit to do when I would
go to visit... We always ended up just getting buck or
going to the beach. Not that I'm complaining... But I
actually like dancing... lol

God, I probably sound like an asshole.
I actually live in Silverlake now but I was too lazy to change my location plus I still have a home out there.
 
Also, I found this song last night while leaving a Trojan
playlist on. Not sure if it's actually off the label... but man
it's a fucking killer tune

 
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