Leaps And Bounds
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Leaps and Bounds is the fourth album by Singers & Players
. It was released in 1984 on Cherry Red
Records.
It was produced by Adrian Sherwood
.
Side 2
Singers & Players
Singers & Players were a reggae collective made up of vocalists and musicians associated with Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound Records. They recorded five albums between 1981 and 1988....
. It was released in 1984 on Cherry Red
Cherry Red
Cherry Red is a London-based independent record label formed in 1978.-History:Cherry Red grew from the rock promotion company founded in 1971 to promote rock concerts at the Malvern Winter Gardens...
Records.
It was produced by Adrian Sherwood
Adrian Sherwood
Adrian Sherwood is an English record producer best known for his work with dub music as well as for remixing a number of popular acts such as Coldcut, Depeche Mode, The Woodentops, Primal Scream, Pop Will Eat Itself, Sinéad O'Connor, and Skinny Puppy...
.
Track listing
Side 1- "Moses" (Roydel JohnsonRoydel JohnsonRoydel Anthony Johnson , better known as Congo Ashanti Roy is a Jamaican reggae singer best known as a member of The Congos but who also recorded solo and as a member of Ras Michael's Sons of Negus.-Biography:...
) - "Make A Joyful Noise" (Roydel Johnson)
- "Alla La - Dreadlocks Soldier" (Michael WilliamsPrince Far IPrince Far I was a Jamaican reggae deejay, producer and a Rastafarian. He was known for his gruff voice and critical assessment of the Jamaican government. His track "Heavy Manners" used lyrics against measures initiated towards violent crime.-Biography:He was born Michael James Williams in...
) - "Autobiography (Dread Operator)" (Roydel Johnson)
Side 2
- "Breaking Down The Pressure" (Roydel Johnson)
- "Dog Park" (Michael Williams)
- "Vegetable Matter" (Michael Williams)
- "Striving" (P. Holdsworth)
Personnel
- Bim ShermanBim ShermanJarret Lloyd Vincent better known by one of his stage aliases Bim Sherman, was a Jamaican musician and singer-songwriter.-Biography:...
- Vocals on "Striving" - Prince Far IPrince Far IPrince Far I was a Jamaican reggae deejay, producer and a Rastafarian. He was known for his gruff voice and critical assessment of the Jamaican government. His track "Heavy Manners" used lyrics against measures initiated towards violent crime.-Biography:He was born Michael James Williams in...
- Vocals on "Alla La - Dreadlocks Soldier", "Dog Park" - Mikey DreadMikey DreadMichael George Campbell , better known as Mikey Dread, was a Jamaican singer, producer, and broadcaster. He was one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music...
- Vocals on "Autobiography (Dread Operator)", "Vegetable Matter" - "Congo Ashanti" Roy JohnsonRoydel JohnsonRoydel Anthony Johnson , better known as Congo Ashanti Roy is a Jamaican reggae singer best known as a member of The Congos but who also recorded solo and as a member of Ras Michael's Sons of Negus.-Biography:...
- Vocals on "Moses", "Make a Joyful Noise", "Breaking Down the Pressure", Percussion, Guitar - Antonio "Crucial Tony" Phillips - Bass, Guitar
- Evar Wellington, Keith "Lizard" Logan, Ras Ani - Bass
- Martin "Frederix" Harrison - Guitar
- Charles "Eskimo Fox" Kelly - Drums
- Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah, Dave Ishence - Percussion
- "Deadley" HeadleyHeadley BennettFelix Headley Bennett OD , more often known simply as Headley Bennett or Deadly Headley, is a Jamaican saxophonist who has performed on hundreds of recordings since the 1950s.-Biography:...
- Saxophone