Released on Oct 21 2009 at 08:52 pm
#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
JP on 22 Oct 2009 at 9:52 am #
JB!
Great to see you back.. Was wondering about you.. Hope all is well..
So big up!
Darleen on 11 Nov 2009 at 8:31 am #
Great come back show. The sound quality is pristine. I like your laid back, gentle way with those you interview. Congratulations again on your wedding. Big up and all that good stuff!
Rowan Irie on 13 Nov 2009 at 11:48 pm #
Joshua B, I discovered you site some months ago… like your vibes. You play some good selections, trust me, this is coming from a Jamaican. I am going to include your site as one of the best reggae podcast site on the net on my blog. Yes Brethren.
norris on 21 Nov 2009 at 3:50 pm #
JB
Well JB we’re really glad to have you back again, we understand you have other commitments, but what a way to return. This is why we think so much about you,
Yes the “Clevie” interview was excellent.
Norris