Meets Roots Radics Vintage captures Johnny Osbourne, one of the most versatile and enduring voices in reggae, at a transformative moment in Jamaican music history. Recorded between 1980 and 1981, this session unites Osbourne’s emotionally charged vocal delivery with the heavyweight sound of the Roots Radics Band—a group that defined the rub-a-dub era.
This period marked the shift from classic roots to early dancehall, and Osbourne stood at the center of it all, bridging soulful roots consciousness with emerging digital aesthetics.
Perfect for Collectors of early 80s roots & dub, Sound system DJs, Listeners exploring the post-roots reggae renaissance.
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