Various Artists - Body Beat: Soca-Dub and Electronic Calypso (1979-98) (3 LP)

Soundway Records unearths a treasure trove of Caribbean innovation with Body Beat: Soca-Dub and Electronic Calypso (1979-98), a compelling compilation that captures nearly two decades of genre-blending experimentation. This collection showcases the fascinating evolution of traditional Caribbean sounds as they embraced electronic production, creating a unique fusion that bridges the gap between roots music and dance floor modernization.

Spanning from 1979 to 1998, this anthology reveals the missing links between diverse global dance movements, connecting the dots between South African bubblegum, Latin Freestyle, and Euro-house through a distinctly Caribbean lens. The carefully curated selection demonstrates how Soca and Calypso artists pioneered their own electronic revolution, resulting in infectious rhythms that feel both deeply rooted in tradition and surprisingly forward-thinking for their time.

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• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Soundway
• Genre: Electronic, Reggae, Soul & Funk
• Release Date: 10/25/2019
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TRACKS

A1. Fighting Soldier
A2. Stand Up & Rock Your Body (Instrumental)
A3. Fire (Extended Dub Edit)
B1. Body Beat
B2. Move It (Version)
B3. It's Alright
C1. I Want Your Love
C2. Hotter And Hotter (Dub Edit)
C3. D'Jab Jab Dance (Bad Lad Mix)
D1. S-O-C-A
D2. Liberation Train
E1. Zion Gates (Dub)
E2. Wild Indian Band
E3. Touch Music (Edit)
F1. Solid
F2. Last Days
F3. Jump To Calypso