Studio One (record label)
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| + | '''Studio One''' is one of [[Jamaica]]'s most renowned [[record labels]] and [[recording studio]]s, having been described as "the [[Motown Records|Motown]] of Jamaica." | ||
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| + | Studio One was involved with most of the major music movements in Jamaica during the [[1960s]] and [[1970s]], including [[ska]], [[rocksteady]], [[reggae]], [[dub music|dub]] and [[dancehall]]. The label and recording studio were founded by [[Coxsone Dodd|Clement "Coxsone" Dodd]] in [[1954 in music|1954]] on Brentford Road in [[Kingston, Jamaica|Kingston]]. Dodd had previously issued music on a series of other labels, including World Disc, and had run Downbeat, one of the largest and most reputable [[Jamaican sound system|sound systems]] in the Kingston [[ghetto]]s. The label and studio were closed when Dodd relocated to [[New York City]] in the [[1980s]]. | ||
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| + | Studio One has recorded and released music by (and had a large hand in shaping the careers of) artists such as [[The Skatalites]], [[Bob Marley and the Wailers]], [[Lee Scratch Perry|Lee "Scratch" Perry]], [[Burning Spear]], [[Toots & the Maytals]], [[John Holt (singer)|John Holt]], [[Horace Andy]], [[Ken Boothe]], and [[Alton Ellis]]. Noted rival [[Prince Buster]] began his career working for Dodd's sound system, and the [[record producer]] [[Harry Johnson|Harry J]] recorded many of his best-known releases at Studio One. | ||
| + | == Studio One artists == | ||
| + | Studio One has recorded and released music by (and had a large hand in shaping the careers of) artists including: | ||
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| + | *[[The Skatalites]] | ||
| + | *[[The Ethiopians]] | ||
| + | *[[Bob Marley and the Wailers]] | ||
| + | *[[Lee Scratch Perry|Lee "Scratch" Perry]] | ||
| + | *[[Burning Spear]] | ||
| + | *[[Toots & the Maytals]] | ||
| + | *[[John Holt (singer)|John Holt]] | ||
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| + | *[[Horace Andy]] | ||
| + | *[[Ken Boothe]] | ||
| + | *[[Freddie McGregor]] | ||
| + | *[[Dennis Brown]] | ||
| + | *[[Jackie Mittoo]] | ||
| + | *Gladiators | ||
| + | *Michigan & Smiley | ||
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| + | *[[Wailing Souls]] | ||
| + | *[[Dillinger (musician)|Dillinger]] | ||
| + | *[[Delroy Wilson]] | ||
| + | *[[Heptones]] | ||
| + | *[[Johnny Osbourne]] | ||
| + | *[[Marcia Griffiths]] (of the [[I-Threes]]) | ||
| + | *[[Sugar Minott]] | ||
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| + | *[[The Abyssinians]] | ||
| + | *[[Culture (band)|Culture]] | ||
| + | *Soul Vendors | ||
| + | *Lone Ranger | ||
| + | *[[Carlton and The Shoes]] | ||
| + | *[[Alton Ellis]] | ||
| + | *[[Willi Williams]] | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | Noted rival [[Prince Buster]] began his career working for Dodd's sound system. In addition, [[record producer]] [[Harry J]] recorded many of his best-known releases at Studio One. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | *[[Studio One Disco Mix]] | ||
| + | *[[Studio One Soul]] | ||
| + | *[[Studio One Women]] | ||
| + | *[[Nice Up the Dance: Studio One Discomixes]] | ||
| + | *[[Studio One Showcase albums]] | ||
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Studio One is one of Jamaica's most renowned record labels and recording studios, having been described as "the Motown of Jamaica."
Studio One was involved with most of the major music movements in Jamaica during the 1960s and 1970s, including ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and dancehall. The label and recording studio were founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in 1954 on Brentford Road in Kingston. Dodd had previously issued music on a series of other labels, including World Disc, and had run Downbeat, one of the largest and most reputable sound systems in the Kingston ghettos. The label and studio were closed when Dodd relocated to New York City in the 1980s.
Studio One has recorded and released music by (and had a large hand in shaping the careers of) artists such as The Skatalites, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Burning Spear, Toots & the Maytals, John Holt, Horace Andy, Ken Boothe, and Alton Ellis. Noted rival Prince Buster began his career working for Dodd's sound system, and the record producer Harry J recorded many of his best-known releases at Studio One.
Studio One artists
Studio One has recorded and released music by (and had a large hand in shaping the careers of) artists including:
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Noted rival Prince Buster began his career working for Dodd's sound system. In addition, record producer Harry J recorded many of his best-known releases at Studio One.
See also
- Studio One Disco Mix
- Studio One Soul
- Studio One Women
- Nice Up the Dance: Studio One Discomixes
- Studio One Showcase albums
