Reggae producer, DJ, toaster Prince Jazzbo has died at the age of 62.
Prince Jazzbo (Linval Roy Carter) died after a battle with lung cancer. Carter made his name at the infamous Studio One recording studio, with several classic recordings to his name, including work on Lee “Scratch” Perry's Super Ape.
Just two days ago Stones Throw released his video for "Black Shadow" the track he recorded with Dub Club for Foundation Come Again. The video was shot in February.
Jazzbo ran his own label Ujama Records and continued to record music until his death. His new track "What a Tribulation" is set for release this Sunday, September 14 and can be streamed at the Prince Jazzbo Fund on Bandcamp.
If you're not up on Jazzbo's music, there's a bunch of great records waiting for you like Ital Corner, Kick Boy Face, Get Tonight Brother.
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