Ranking Joe - Choice of Color (2024) [Hi-Res]

Reggae DJ Ranking Joe was born Joseph Jackson in Kingston on June 1, 1959. Launching his recording career right around the time that the reggae/dub movement began sweeping the world during the mid-'70s, renowned producer Coxsone Dodd took Joe under his wing as he landed a DJ spot with a soundsystem called El Paso Hi-Fi. With Dodd overseeing Joe's early sessions, a debut single was issued in 1975 (under the name of Little Joe), "Gun Court." From there, Joe branched out and worked with a variety of other reggae producers (including Bunny Lee, Watty Burnett, and Derrick Howard), which resulted in forming a new soundsystem which included U-Roy, and a name change to Ranking Joe. It was also during this time that Joe developed his trademark: a vocal style that showcased his talent for reeling off speedy tongue twisters.

Tracklist:
1-1. Ranking Joe - Tribute to John Lennon (03:42)
1-2. Ranking Joe - Choice of Color (04:04)
1-3. Ranking Joe - Clarks Booty Style (03:56)
1-4. Ranking Joe - Hot She Hot (03:13)
1-5. Ranking Joe - Beg You To Be True (03:00)
1-6. Ranking Joe - Cold Blood (03:59)
1-7. Ranking Joe - Natty Man, Traveling Man (03:21)
1-8. Ranking Joe - 1 o'clock Rock (03:36)
1-9. Ranking Joe - Mr. Walker (02:43)
1-10. Ranking Joe - Love Bump Skank (02:42)