2014 three CD set mixed by legendary British Reggae selector David Rodigan. The Ministry of Sound Masterpiece series presents artists and DJs curating a three-disc journey through their own influences and personal favorites. Rodigan's Masterpiece, which follows Carl Craig's contribution back in June 2013, charts Rodigan's own journey as a DJ, beginning as a fan of '60s Pop and Soul and passing through four decades of Jamaican music, from Ska and Rocksteady to Reggae, Dub and Dancehall and the roots revival. Includes tracks from the Kinks, Bob Marley, James Brown, Amy Winehouse, Lee 'Scratch' Perry & the Upsetters, Dusty Springfield, Dennis Brown, the Heptones, Marvin Gaye, and many others.
J**L
Amazon has product description of the vinyl version wrong!!
There is nothing wrong with the music.HOWEVER if you are buying the vinyl version, beware, it is not the cd version spread over 6lp's but is actually 6x 7" singles featuring 12 tracks from the cd version.The singles are:01Alton Ellis - Black Mans PrideBob Andy - Life02Brent Dove - When The Sun GoesCornell Campbell - Harry Hippy03Bessie Banks - Go NowThe Yardbirds _ For Your Love04Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra - Fu Man ChuLloyd Charmers - Colour Him Father05Marcia Griffiths - Stepping Out Of BabylonJohnny Osbourne & The Sensations - See and Blind06Busy Signal - Modern Day SlaveryKing Tubby & Johnny Clarke - Knock Out Punch
M**T
stirring stuff, read on
This is an Intetesting treble cd set for the reggae fan with some oddities thrown in, it's worth the money just for the astonishing find of the " Paul scubi smith" track " word smith" . Wow, pay for the cd just for this, just as you think there's nothing new and exiting in reggae this appears . Also Ini kamozoe track - England be nice is mind stirring stuff, some real gems in the mix for your collection .
P**4
Title of CD says it all...................... MASTERPIECE
David Rodigan is known mainly as the champion of Reggae but this CD goes through loads of genres which just show his complete knowledge of music. Any album that can kick off with The Kinks & have various artists in-between like Etta James, The Small Faces, Desmond Dekker & also reggae greats like Freddie McGregor, Tarrus Riley, Lee Scratch Perry. This cd also has Amy Winehouse covering a Specials track. Also this has one of the best tracks of last year Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra featuring Bitty Mclean singing Fu Man Chu.You do not only need to like reggae to enjoy this. This is a must for all proper/ real music fans.
M**E
one of the better MOS masterpieces
The production isn't the best but the tracks are great. A legend who loves his reggae music and an enjoyable listen. Well worth a Spin and adding to your collection.
G**R
Old, obscure music that is rather mediocre - as long as you realise this is what this is, you might enjoy it
Old, obscure songs ... not bad exactly, but I was hoping for better. There are a couple of well known songs early on, but those are the exception: a lot of this is rather obscure for good reason! But if that's what you want, you might enjoy this 3 CD set.
K**L
Music
Happy with purchase . Thanks
J**S
Much love to Rodigan for creating Masterpiece
Really happy with the quality and over all condition is immaculate
D**S
What an excellent CD compilation by David Ram Jam Rodigan
What an excellent CD compilation by David Ram Jam Rodigan... He has been my idol for years... You will thoroughly enjoy this CD. Highly recommend. I had to buy it again for my dad..... Wickkkkkeedddddd.
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