Linval Roy Carter (September 3, 1951–September 11, 2013), better known as P… Read Full Bio ↴Linval Roy Carter (September 3, 1951–September 11, 2013), better known as Prince Jazzbo, was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay and producer.
Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, Carter began recording with Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label in the early 1970s under the name Prince Jazzbo. He went on to work on his own releases with Bunny Lee, producing as well in collaboration with many artists as a vocalist and producer for labels including his own, Ujama. His best work was probably done in collaboration with legendary producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. The seminal recording Super Ape featured Jazzbo toasting on "Croaking Lizard", one of the most distinctive reggae songs made. The murky sounds coming from Black Ark studio and the Upsetters were unlike anything else being done on the island. Prince Jazzbo and fellow toaster I-Roy had a well reported, but friendly and mutually beneficial on-record clash during 1975, including the cuts "Straight to Jazzbo's Head" from I-Roy and the retort, "Straight to I-Roy's Head" from Prince Jazzbo.
Prince Jazzbo's early work with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio One produced several hits in 1972-1974 including: "School", "Fool For Love" and "I Imperial". His first hit in 1972 with Coxsone though was a version of Horace Andy's "Skylarking", which he re-worked as "Crabwalking".
Carter died on September 11, 2013, at the age of 62, after a battle with lung cancer.
Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, Carter began recording with Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label in the early 1970s under the name Prince Jazzbo. He went on to work on his own releases with Bunny Lee, producing as well in collaboration with many artists as a vocalist and producer for labels including his own, Ujama. His best work was probably done in collaboration with legendary producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. The seminal recording Super Ape featured Jazzbo toasting on "Croaking Lizard", one of the most distinctive reggae songs made. The murky sounds coming from Black Ark studio and the Upsetters were unlike anything else being done on the island. Prince Jazzbo and fellow toaster I-Roy had a well reported, but friendly and mutually beneficial on-record clash during 1975, including the cuts "Straight to Jazzbo's Head" from I-Roy and the retort, "Straight to I-Roy's Head" from Prince Jazzbo.
Prince Jazzbo's early work with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio One produced several hits in 1972-1974 including: "School", "Fool For Love" and "I Imperial". His first hit in 1972 with Coxsone though was a version of Horace Andy's "Skylarking", which he re-worked as "Crabwalking".
Carter died on September 11, 2013, at the age of 62, after a battle with lung cancer.
Blood Dunza
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Johnny Clarke Blood dunza! Blood dunza! Blood money! Blood dunza! Bloo…
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willieluncheonette
THIS IS ONE AMAZING JAMAICAN DJ CUT THAT SHOULD BE HEARD. PRINCE JAZZBO'S BLOOD DUNZA.
Even those of you not into reggae might find this interesting--one of the most unusual roots classics. Prince Jazzbo came to prominence in the early 1970's when deejays were the rage in Jamaica (yes, that's where rap started) but he achieved his greatest commercial success during the roots reggae era. Once heard, his gruff voice is not easily forgotten.
Blood Dunza is from the album Natty Passing Thru on the Black Wax label (1976), later reissued to a much wider audience in America and Canada as Ital Corner on Clocktower. And the producer of this song? None other than Jamaica's most famous, Lee "Scratch" Perry. Only someone with Perry's genius would think of starting a tough roots track with a sample from an American TV situation comedy. Coming hard on the heels of this comedy's mindless fluff dialog, the opening line "Cause money is the root of all evil" is startling and hits like a hammer. I haven't been able to 100% verify the source but it sounds to me like it could be the Mary Tyler Moore show or Rhoda, both of which were popular at the time. Perry continues sampling this insipid banter (with the laugh track included--a wonderful touch) but knows just when enough is enough. Dunza is Jamaican slang for money, a perfectly made up word,
IMO. an outstanding track from a tremendous album. Very highly recommended
ozzy tigris
the good have to suffer for the bad ....indeed.....super number!!!
123gogary
CLASS JAZZBO