Kung Fu Meets the Dragon

by Lee "Scratch" Perry

Kung Fu Meets the Dragon cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1975
  • Label: D.I.P.
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 29:31
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

In 'Kung Fu Meets the Dragon', pioneering producer Lee "Scratch" Perry capitalizes on the martial arts craze sweeping Jamaica during the mid-1970s. The release weaves atmospheric dub techniques with obscure vocal samples, showcasing Perry's innovative prowess at the Black Ark recording studio.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, rhythmic, instrumental, sampling, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Theme From Hong Kong (2:26)
  2. Heart Of The Dragon (3:15)
  3. Hold Them Kung Fu (3:44)
  4. Flames Of The Dragon (2:49)
  5. Scorching Iron (2:43)
  6. Skango (3:08)
  7. Fungaa (3:08)
  8. Black Belt (2:59)
  9. Iron Fist (2:29)
  10. Kung Fu Man (2:50)

Credits

  • The Upsetter - primary artist
  • The Upsetters - backing band
  • Boris Gardiner - bass guitar
  • Benbow - drums
  • Michael Boo - drums
  • Bobby Ellis - horns
  • Richard "Dirty Harry" Hall - horns
  • Earl "Chinna" Smith - lead guitar

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