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Although referred to on occasion as “one of the forgotten men of Reggae,” Freddie McKay (born Frederick McLean in Linstead, Jamaica in 1947) was beyond any reasonable doubt, one of Jamaica’s most expressive and impressive vocalists.
Originally released in 1979, ‘Creation,’ was expertly produced by the ace Jamaican keyboardist Ossie Hibbert, accompanied by the top-ranking band of the era, The Revolutionairies. The album showcases a skillfully curated blend of soon-to-be classic cuts alongside a number of inspired, anthemic covers, such as “Creation Rebel” by Burning Spear and Dennis Brown’s “Here I Come,, both of which can truly stand up to the originals. Fans of Gregory Isaacs and Leroy Smart will recognize the backing tracks to “Here I Come” from “Set The Captives Free” and “Shame And Pride,” respectively.
In keeping with Jamaican music release trends at the time Creation paired the Dub mixes with the vocal…
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