Part two of the “Cherry oh Baby” rhythm update. This episode was a blast to record because I felt so comfortable with the early ’90s stuff. That’s the time when I was most actively going to sound system dances and stage shows in Boston. Hearing version after version of digital rhythms sounded so good. I hope you enjoy the little sequence I put together for you here. I’m issuing a parental warning for the lyrical content of Junior Demus’ “Wicked.”

Junior Demus - Wicked
Junior Demus - Wicked Version
Cutty Ranks - Move Up
Garnet Silk & Tony Rebel - Christian Soldiers
Terry Ganzie - Play Big
Tony Rebel - Sweet Jamaica
Born Jamericans - Sweet Honey
Beenie Man - Steve Biko
Richie Spice - Land of Jamaica
Audrey Hall - Fading Away
George Nooks - Over and Over
Pama International & Michie One - Highrise 12″

Eric Donaldson’s “Cherry oh Baby,” and the versions it inspired are the focus of the show. The original was the 1971 Jamaican Festival Song Winner. The rhythm is so popular that it will take two shows to play the best of the best.

Eric Donaldson - Cherry oh Baby
Dennis Alcapone - Ripe Cherry
Phyllis Dillon - Eddie oh Baby
Freddie McGregor - Cherry oh Baby
Supercat & Trevor Sparks - Dolly My Baby
Shaka Shamba - Reggae Fight
Cobra - Tek Him
Spanner Banner - Michelle
Pinchers - Send Another One Come
Buju Banton - Move You Body

Enjoy a new duet from Etana and Alborosie, some quick rhythm updates, and then settle in for a version excursion on the “My Heart Is Gone” rhythm.

Etana & Alborosie - Blessing
Dennis Brown - Ghetto Girl
Simply Red - Ghetto Girl
Mighty Diamond - Tonight I’m Gonna Take It Easy
Brian & Tony Gold - Take It Easy
Ken Boothe - My Heart Is Gone
John Holt - My Heart Is Gone
Cornell Campbell - I Heart Is Clean
Cornell Campbell - I Heart Is Clean Dub
Shinehead - Strive
Dennis Brown - My Heart Is Gone
Richie Stevens - Can’t Let Go
Sanchez - Just Can’t Stand the Pain
Frankie Paul - Feeling Down Inside of Me