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Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style

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Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style
Studio album by
Michie Mee and L.A. Luv
Released1991
Recorded1989–1991
GenreCanadian hip hop
Length45:13
LabelFirst Priority Music/Atlantic
91654
ProducerKing of Chill, Michael "Home-T" Bennet
Michie Mee chronology
Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style
(1991)
The First Cut Is the Deepest
(2000)
Singles from Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style
  1. "Jamaican Funk"
    Released: 1990

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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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Calgary HeraldC−[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

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  1. "Prelude No. 1" – 0:26
  2. "Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style" – 3:34
  3. "Kotch" (featuring Pinchers) – 3:50
  4. "Insecure Luva" – 4:45
  5. "Prelude No. 2" – 0:27
  6. "If Only They Knew" – 3:53
  7. "Prelude No. 3" – 0:16
  8. "All-Night Stand" (featuring Shabba Ranks) – 3:49
  9. "We've Arrived in America" – 3:21
  10. "L.A. Luv de Bout" – 3:38
  11. "You're Feisty" – 4:36
  12. "A Portion from Up North" – 4:42
  13. "Canada Large" – 3:57
    Bonus tracks
  14. "Get It Together" – 4:46
  15. "Jamaican Funk" – 3:17

References

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  1. ^ Contemporary Musical Expressions in Canada. McGill-Queen's University Press. 2020. p. 312.
  2. ^ The Spaces and Places of Canadian Popular Culture. Canadian Scholars. 2019. p. 29.
  3. ^ a b Border Block - Canadian Hip Hop vs. America CBC. Accessed on March 20, 2010.
  4. ^ Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style > Overview Allmusic. Accessed on March 20, 2010.
  5. ^ AllMusic review
  6. ^ a b Muretich, James (26 May 1991). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald. p. E5.