Mikey Dread - African Anthems Revisted (1991)

Mikey Dread's productions have always been at the top of the heap, whether collaborating with masters like King Tubby and Lee Perry, or even working with the Clash. Mikey made that rare progression from top radio DJ (on Jamaican National Radio) to actual recording artist, but he never strayed too far from his radio roots on his records. One of his earliest hit albums, AFRICAN ANTHEM, sounded a lot like his radio show, including shout-outs, announcements, drops, and skits tucked in among the mind-blowing dubs.

AFRICAN ANTHEM REVISITED follows much the same format, dubbing out later-era tracks performed by some of the best Jamaican session men around (including members of the Roots Radics). Mikey Dread's voice works great as a radio announcer, though the nasal tones can sometimes be limiting on record. On this record, the music speaks loud enough to carry Mikey Dread and his manic humor along.~African Anthem Revisited Review by AllMusic