Released on Oct 21 2009
#75 – Cleveland “Clevie” Browne Interview
As a tribute to the late Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson, who passed away last month, I’m presenting an unreleased interview–never heard until now–with Cleveland “Clevie” Browne, who along with Steely, were Jamaica’s top musicians and producers during the mid to late 80s into the early ’90s. Very seldom does a working musical partnership last so long and include so much success. This interview was recorded in February of 2008. Clevie had just come back from the first annual Reggae Academy Awards show in Jamaica. He talked about his run with Steely as they recorded at breakneck pace and delivered classic one-rhythm albums to VP in the US. I asked Clevie about today’s deejays compared to people he’d worked with in the past like Tiger and Gregory Peck. He spoke about recording the Joe Gibbs tribute album and remembering the smell and taste of the studio and other studios like Channel One. Perhaps most important to Clevie is keeping the older Jamaican music styles alive. You’ll realize his commitment when you listen to this interview.
Tiger – Ram Dancehall
Gregory Peck – Oversized Mampie
Sean Paul & Sasha – I’m Still In Love With You
Richie Stevens – How Could I Leave
JC Lodge & Junior Kelly – Love You Like That (Someone Loves You Honey)
Foxy Brown – Fast Car
Anthony Malvo & Daddy Lizard – Take You to the Dance
Leroy Sibbles – Fat Girl
Silvertones – Smile
Dawn Penn- You Don’t Love Me
