Derrick Morgan People Decision

(‘People Decision’, voiced at King Tubby’s studio for Bunny Lee and released by Third World in 1977, sees Morgan in politicised roots reggae mode on songs like ‘Let’s Build A Better Jamaica’, the symbolic racetrack drama ‘Racing At Ballistic Park’, and the title track, which all boosted the socialist policies of the ruling People’s National Party; ‘Natty Dread Forward Out Of Babylon’ updates the ‘Tougher Than Tough’ saga, and there’s a slew of rude tunes when you flip the disc, including ‘My Dickie’, ‘Rough Grinder’ and ‘Ride Manny Fanny’)