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Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style | ||||
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Studio album by Michie Mee and L.A. Luv | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Recorded | 1989–1991 | |||
Genre | Canadian hip hop | |||
Length | 45:13 | |||
Label | First Priority Music/Atlantic 91654 | |||
Producer | King of Chill, Michael "Home-T" Bennet | |||
Michie Mee chronology | ||||
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Singles from Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style | ||||
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Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style is the debut album by Canadian emcee Michie Mee, in collaboration with DJ L.A. Luv, released in 1991.[1][2] It was released on First Priority/Atlantic Records in the United States, where 60,000 copies were sold.[3] The album, which also featured dancehall reggae music, was nominated for Rap Recording of the Year at the 1992 Juno Awards.[3][4] The only single, "Jamaican Funk," was released in 1990.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
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Calgary Herald | C−[6] |
The Calgary Herald wrote that the duo "marshal some cool rhythmic forces, a light 'n' bright blend of funk and reggae, rap and 'toasting'."[6]
Track listing
[edit]- "Prelude No. 1" – 0:26
- "Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style" – 3:34
- "Kotch" (featuring Pinchers) – 3:50
- "Insecure Luva" – 4:45
- "Prelude No. 2" – 0:27
- "If Only They Knew" – 3:53
- "Prelude No. 3" – 0:16
- "All-Night Stand" (featuring Shabba Ranks) – 3:49
- "We've Arrived in America" – 3:21
- "L.A. Luv de Bout" – 3:38
- "You're Feisty" – 4:36
- "A Portion from Up North" – 4:42
- "Canada Large" – 3:57
Bonus tracks - "Get It Together" – 4:46
- "Jamaican Funk" – 3:17
References
[edit]- ^ Contemporary Musical Expressions in Canada. McGill-Queen's University Press. 2020. p. 312.
- ^ The Spaces and Places of Canadian Popular Culture. Canadian Scholars. 2019. p. 29.
- ^ a b Border Block - Canadian Hip Hop vs. America CBC. Accessed on March 20, 2010.
- ^ Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style > Overview Allmusic. Accessed on March 20, 2010.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ a b Muretich, James (26 May 1991). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. E5.