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Mikey Dread

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Michael Campbell, a.k.a. Mikey Dread is one of the most influential performers and innovators in reggae music. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combine to create a unique sound that tells the listener emphatically that it is the "Dread at the Controls." Perhaps Mikey's work with The Clash has garnered him with the most recognition, but his credentials and resume started long before his eye-opening production on several releases with the renowned Punk Stars from London. His work and interaction with The Clash was a significant event in the integration of reggae into popular music throughout the world. The album, "Black Market Clash", is a brilliant fusion of late 1970's punk rock and a heavy reggae bass and drum line. The reggae aspect of The Clash's album distinguished their sound from the other punks that emerged in the 1970's. Soon thereafter, it was a must for just about every punk band to have a reggae cover song on their album. Mikey was the first Producer ever to produce a UK chart hit for The Clash" Bank Robber" and later produced several reggae cuts on their internationally recognized Album "Sandinista."Mikey's avid interest in reggae music led him to acquire an immense collection of crucial vinyl which he used to gain notoriety as a young DJ and audio engineer with the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) where he began his broadcasting career in 1976. There he developed his own unique broadcasting style, which has been adopted by virtually every reggae radio show in Jamaica and the world today. His radio show, which became known as "Dread at the Controls," was firmly established as the Number One Radio Show in Jamaica. Mikey was awarded Top Radio Personality of the Year in 1977-1978.
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Member Since: 23/05/2007
Band Website: www.mikeydread.com
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Sounds Like: Original Roots Reggae and Dub from Jamaica

The Original DREAD AT THE CONTROLS

MIKEY DREAD: Best Sellers

A solid compilation of some of the most popular Mikey Dread recordings between 1997 and now. A must have for serious reggae collectors.

MIKEY DREAD: Rasta in Control

Rasta In Control - an 18-track masterpiece of crucial roots and culture Jamaican Reggae, with a clean distinctive sound of Mikey Dread.

MIKEY DREAD: Swalk

"Sealed-With-A-Loving-Kiss" this CD comes to you packaged with love and niceness reggae style. Of all the Mikey Dread albums this one represents the sentimental side of the artist.

MIKEY DREAD: World War 3

Internationlly recognized as one of the best Reggae albums ever recorded. Mikey Dread, The Roots Radics and Scientist taking Reggae to the next level.

MIKEY DREAD: Best Sellers 2

Best Sellers II is a beautiful Mikey Dread compilation with a mixture of different tracks, some old school classics and some new unreleased hits.

MIKEY DREAD: Dread at the Controls/ Evolutionary Rockers

Dread at the Controls is the Mikey Dread debut album that hit the street as Evolutionay Rockers then retitled in London and released as Dread at the Controls in 1979. Real Jamaican Roots Reggae from the 70's.

MIKEY DREAD: African Anthem Deluxe

"African Anthem Deluxe" is a 15 track set including 6 Bonus tracks of Dubs another plus in terms of Dub, sound effects and hardcore drum and bass. The album was updated in 2004 with additional King Tubby's Dub mixes.

VARIOUS ARTISTS: Rockers Vibration 1

Rockers Vibration is a compilation series of some of the most in-demand Dread at the Controls Reggae Productions. This is Volume1 containing number one singles "Shy Girl" (The Ovationz) and "His Imperial Majesty" (Rod Taylor) along with several others

Record Label: Dread at the Controls (DATC)
Type of Label: Indie

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