This is the fifth volume in the Disco Devil discomix series, a collection of Lee “Scratch” Perry’s extended vocal-to-dub mixes recorded at his Black Ark Studio between 1977 and 1979.
This compilation, released by Studio 16 Records under the Black Art imprint, features a diverse group of artists from that era:
- Junior Murvin – “Cross Over” and “Memories”
- Twin Roots – “Know Love”
- Watty Burnett – “Rainy Night In Portland”
- Keith Texon – “Living My Life”
- Michael Campbell – “Schoolgirl”
The tracks showcase Perry’s unique and innovative production style, characterized by experimental layering, dynamic dub echoes, and analog warmth from his modest 4-track setup.
