DILLINGER Vinyl & CDs

Review: Dillinger started his career in 1971 as a DJ on the sound systems of Prince Jackie and El Brasso. Initially he used to imitate the popular DJs of the time like U Roy, Al Capone, and Big Youth before forging his own unique style. After meeting up with Bunny Lee he went on to make some hits, many of which you will find on this album.

Review: Clash, first released in 1977, was one of a series of definitive reggae albums to highlight the eminence of the soundclash, in which two reggae or dancehall crews rig up opposing soundsystems in a face-to-face musical standoff. Fashioning this album after the competitive form, Dillinger's sparring partner in this case is 'Trinity' aka Wade Brammer, who was active during the 1970s and 80s. Trinity as Dillinger is best known for deejaying over reggae and dancehall numbers; Clash albums became very popular at the tail-end of the 1970s and into the next decade, with singers and deejays alike competing for status, track by track.