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Review: A Hornin' Sounds deep cut from Jackie Paris - not the jazz vocalist, but the Jamaican singer formerly of American harmony group The Sensations - this soulful roots number carries the unmistakable mark of Winston Riley. Paris's voice, rich and grainy, sits confidently over a stripped-back, bass-heavy groove, trenchantly dug by Riley, the Techniques founder who helped steer reggae through and past its rocksteady, early dancehall and roots phases. Known for his tight productions and ear for vocal hooks, Riley brings a crisp, unhurried touch here, letting the weight of the rhythm speak.