Various Artists - Shades of Hudson (1997)

Music label VP Records has released a 14-track compilation celebrating the legacy of Keith Hudson, one of the most talented yet overlooked Jamaican producers of the rocksteady and early reggae eras. The collection features roots reggae and dub recordings created alongside pivotal figures of the Kingston scene, including toasting and DJ pioneers Dennis Alcapone, U-Roy, and Big Youth, renowned vocalists Delroy Wilson and Alton Ellis, as well as instrumental group Soul Syndicate and Keith Hudson himself. The release offers a deep dive into classic Jamaican sound, highlighting Hudson's vital producer contributions to the island's musical culture.

Tracklist:
1-1 U-Roy - Hudson Affair [3:22]
1-2 Dennis Alcapone - Shades of Hudson [3:23]
1-3 Big Youth - S90 Skank [2:53]
1-4 Alton Ellis - Bad Boy [2:11]
1-5 Ken Boothe;Dennis Alcapone - Spanish Amigo [2:54]
1-6 Delroy WIlson - Africa [2:45]
1-7 Earl "Chinna" Smith;Soul Syndicate - Satan Side [2:36]
1-8 Big Youth - Keep A Secret [1:59]
1-9 Keith Hudson - Freedom Freedom [2:25]
1-10 I-Roy - Hot Stuff [2:51]
1-11 Bragga - Mr. Jones [3:13]
1-12 Jah Woosh - I'm Alright [2:53]
1-13 Keith Hudson - Old Fashion Way [5:13]
1-14 Keith Hudson - Leave Me Crying [2:08]