Rebel Island Soul – Under The Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul In Jamaica In The 1970s

A masterful compilation exploring Jamaica's most electrifying musical fusion era. Soul Jazz Records curates rare recordings that showcase how reggae, funk, and soul converged on the island during the 1970s—a pivotal decade when Kingston's studios became laboratories for genre-bending innovation. From deep roots rhythms to syncopated grooves influenced by American soul, this collection reveals the sonic exchanges that shaped Caribbean and global music. Audiophile-grade vinyl pressing captures the warmth and dynamic range of the original master recordings. Essential listening for collectors and serious students of Jamaica's cultural output.

Tracklist:

A1 John Holt– You'll Never Find 
A2 Cornell Campbell– Be Thankful 
A3 Elizabeth Archer & The Equators– Feel Like Making Love 
A4 The Chosen Few– People Make The World Go Round 
B1 Dave & Ansel Collins– Single Barrel 
B2 The Now Generation– Shaft 
B3 The Marvels– Some Day We'll Be Together 
B4 The Darker Shades Of Black– War 
C1 Winston Curtis– Private Number 
C2 Lee Perry & The Upsetters– Bathroom Skank 
C3 Slim Smith– Watch This Sound 
C4 Winston Francis– Sitting In The Park 
D1 The Sensations– If I Don't Watch Out 
D2 Carl Bert & The Cimarons– Slipping Into Darkness 
D3 The Darker Shades Of Black– Ball Of Confusion 
D4 Jah Youth– Ain't No Sunshine