Anthem
by Black Uhuru
- Type: Album
- Released: 1983
- Label: Island
- Country: Jamaica
- Community rating: 3.39/5 from 2 ratings
Artists on this release: Puma Jones, Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan, Dean Fraser, David Madden, Sky Juice, Daryl Thompson, Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, Mikey Chung, Bernie Worrell, Michael Rose, Sly & Robbie, Sly Dunbar, Ronald "Nambo" Robinson, Robbie Shakespeare
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Produced by the legendary rhythm section of Sly and Robbie, this groundbreaking release masterfully blends deep roots reggae with modern electronic production and heavy dub effects. 'Anthem' gained widespread critical acclaim for its conscious lyricism and intricate synthesizer usage, bridging Jamaican traditions with global pop markets. The album historically won the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording.
Genres
Descriptors: conscious, rhythmic, atmospheric, vocal-group
Tracklist
Credits
- Black Uhuru - primary artist
- Derrick "Duckie" Simpson - backing vocals
- Puma Jones - backing vocals
- Robbie Shakespeare - bass
- Sly Dunbar - drums
- Franklyn "Bubbler" Waul - keyboards
- Daryl Thompson - lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Michael Rose - lead vocals