Name: Jamaican Heroes by Prince Far I
Brand: Prince Far I
SKU: 4050538633702
Price: 8.91 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (63 reviews)

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Deck of Life

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The Vision

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Natty Champion

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Read a Chapter

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Golden Throne

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Jamaican Heroes

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Prison Discipline

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Musical History

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Jah Will Provide

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While the great Prince Far I, dean of the "conscious" DJs and owner of the most distinctive voice in reggae music, made many great albums over the course of his relatively brief recording career, few of them carry as much of an emotional and spiritual wallop as this one. Much of the credit must go to the Roots Radics band, which was at the peak of its powers when Jamaican Heroes was recorded in 1980 and which delivers a set of rich, dark grooves that fits perfectly with Far I's dread vision and stern delivery. On "Read a Chapter," Far I admonishes those whose spiritual consciousness is insufficiently developed and helpfully details his own prayer regimen; on "Golden Throne," he calls on his brethren to leave Babylon, put down the comb, and return to Africa. "Musical History" finds Far I chanting in a more traditional rhythmic style, to fine effect, while he decries the conditions of prison life in "Prison Discipline." All of the performances on this album have a certain something special about them, raising the album as a whole to the same level as such other classic albums as Voice of Thunder and Under Heavy Manners. Hopefully, this gem will soon be reissued on CD, at which point it will be one of the best introductions to the work of this legendary reggae figure.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Deck of Life

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba
Ariane Forster; Performer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams
Tyler
T. Tyler; Composer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Author: T. Tyler
Tyler; Production
Producer: Prince Far I; Production

2. The Vision

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

3. Natty Champion

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

4. Read a Chapter

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

5. Golden Throne

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

6. Jamaican Heroes

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

7. Prison Discipline

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

8. Musical History

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

9. Jah Will Provide

by Prince Far I

Background Vocals: Ariane Forster
Errol "flabba" Holt
Vivien Goldman
Basheba; Performer
Bass Guitar: Errol "flabba" Holt
Sly Dunbar; Performer
Drums: Sly Dunbar
Style Scott; Performer
Flute: David Toop; Performer
Organ: Winston Wright; Performer
Producer: Prince Far I; Production
Primary Artist: Prince Far I; Main Performer
Composer: Michael James Williams; Composer
Bass Guitar: Sly Dunbar
Errol "flabba" Holt; Performer
Lead Guitar: Noel Bailey; Performer
Melodica: Steve Beresford; Performer
Noise: Steve Beresford; Performer
Percussion: Prince Far I; Performer
Piano: Steve Beresford
Gladstone Anderson; Performer
Rhythm Guitar: Eric Lamont; Performer
Synthesizer: Steve Beresford; Performer
Whistle: Steve Beresford; Performer
Kalimba Percussion: David Toop; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

9 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Worldwide, Dub, Rock, DJ Toasting

Label

Trojan Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1979

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4050538633702

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Jamaican Heroes

1. Deck of Life

2. The Vision

3. Natty Champion

4. Read a Chapter

5. Golden Throne

6. Jamaican Heroes

7. Prison Discipline

8. Musical History

9. Jah Will Provide

Technical Specifications

Jamaican Heroes

Product information

Release options

1. Deck of Life

2. The Vision

3. Natty Champion

4. Read a Chapter

5. Golden Throne

6. Jamaican Heroes

7. Prison Discipline

8. Musical History

9. Jah Will Provide

Technical Specifications