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ARTIST REVIEW |
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December 2009 - When he passed away in March
2008, Michael Campbell could look back at
the life of one of the hardest promoters of
(DUB) Reggae Music. From being the first
Reggae Radio DJ on Jamaica to his vocal
works to his achievements as a producer,
Mikey Dread been there, done that!
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focus first on Mikey Dread's albums, from which a
significant amount of tracks are available as free
and legal MP3 files, reviewed by the Dubroom. As
soon as Michael "Dread At The Controls"
Campbell had re-gained the control over his
productions, he put it on the market and was very
gently to his audience as he shared a lot of it
for free as well.
His musical legacy doesn't just include his own
albums, a number of about twenty or so. As a
producer, Mikey Dread worked with Ronnie Davis,
Rod Taylor, the Ovationz and others with which he
scored number one hits on a regular basis. He also
played a constructive role in what is now known as
the Punky Reggae Party because of his works
with the British band The Clash.
Vocalist and producer Mikey Dread also happens
to be the very first DJ to have his own Reggae
Show on... Jamaican Radio! His "Dread At The
Controls" program came with lots of extra's,
such as jingles which are being used in shows and
even tunes (including Messian Dread) until this
very day, decades later.
In a -short- contact between Mikey Dread and
the Dubroom, he did not only give permission to
use these jingles but he equally expressed his
anger and concern about the fact that other people
were using his name, Mikey Dread, without being
him. A curious thing which, if you research it a
bit, turn out to be true.
However, there is One and Only One REAL MIKEY
DREAD: Michael Campbell At The Controls To Make
Things Bright And To Make You Feel Allright.
Allright? Allright! Mikey Dread Come Fe Conquer! |
