Interview with Dancehall Enthusiast and Author Beth Lesser

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There was nothing too bad because we always worked with people who were known and respected in the community. But things happen quickly in Jamaica without any warning. Once, on the way to Jammy's studio in Waterhouse in a taxi, the driver got into an argument with another cab driver and suddenly pulled out a gun. When the argument was settled peacefully, the driver replaced the gun under a cloth on the seat next to him, saying reassuringly: "don't worry. It's OK (meaning the gun) I'm a part time police officer."

I still love the early Barrington Levy track that Junjo and Jah Life recorded. Carlton Livingston's Trotting through the Jungle and 100 Weight of Collie Weed. Frankie Paul songs like Them a Talk About, Wish You Good Luck and Your Love Is Amazing. Also Michael Palmer's Ghetto Dance, No More Lean Boot etc. As for DJs, I think the General Trees songs like Gone A Negril, Jolly Bus, $50 Bill are wicked. The Lone Ranger M16 album is incredible and an important document of the current styles. And I have to love Yellowman songs like Them a Mad Over Me when he sings the Grace Jamaican ketchup commercial. My favourite track of all time is the Jah Thomas Dance Pon The Corner in which you can hear Junjo deejaying.

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Interview with Dancehall Enthusiast and Author Beth Lesser

A study of the 1980s Jamaican dancehall scene complete with photographs this sumptuous book aptly represents the rich aspect of Jamaica's music culture. It is a must-have adornment to the coffee tables...

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