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The foundations of Jamaica’s drumming style were set with the innovative playing of Sly Dunbar (born: Lowell Fillmore Dunbar). As one-half from the Riddim Twins, Dunbar became a member of with bassist Robbie Shakespeare to supply the tempo section and/or creation for recordings by reggae performers including Peter Tosh, Dark …

The rhythm battery of keyboardist Wycliffe “Steely” Johnson and drummer Cleveland “Clevie” Browne emerged because the dominant production team from the contemporary dancehall reggae era, financing their skills to records from acts including Shabba Rates, Maxi Priest, and Gregory Isaacs. Steely initial attracted interest during his tenure with Glucose Minott’s …