Dancehall Days (LP)

Gregory Isaacs, born in Jamaica in 1951, began recording music as a teen and co-founded the African Museum label in the early 1970s. His first major hit, “My Only Lover,” is often cited as the first lovers rock track. This collection highlights his peak years, featuring hits like “All I Have Is Love,” “Black A Kill Black,” “Sinner Man,” and “Slave Master,” produced by reggae legends such as Alvin Ranglin and Lee Scratch Perry.

Isaacs rose to international fame by the late ’70s and helped shape the future of dancehall. His 1982 hit “Night Nurse” became a crossover success and was later covered by Simply Red. He remained active for decades, earning a Grammy nomination in 2008. This compilation captures the essence of one of reggaes smoothest and most influential voices.

Tracklist:

A1. Bad Da
A2. Coming Home
A3. Way Of Life
A4. All I Have Is Love
A5. Help Us Get Over
A6. Lonely Lover

B1. Sinner Man
B2. Rock On
B3. Promise Land
B4. Black A Kill Black
B5. Mr. Knows It All
B6. Slave Master