This 7″ vinyl, released on the African Museum label, features “It Ain’t Easy,” a track that reflects the signature “Cool Ruler” style of Gregory Isaacs. Recorded around the late 1970s to early 1980s period, the production leans toward a smoother, more soulful roots reggae sound.
The African Museum label, founded by Gregory Isaacs, allowed him greater control over his recordings and helped define his refined vocal approach.
The track also shows elements of lover’s rock within a roots reggae framework, a style that gained strong popularity in the UK sound system scene during this era.
Read the biography of Gregory Isaacs, the cool ruler and bad boy of reggae music.
