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𝘼 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙜𝙖𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, Linval Thompson and Friends & The Revolutionaries Vol. 2 brings together some of the most vital voices of the late seventies roots era, anchored by the heavyweight rhythms of Jamaica’s premier studio band.

Produced by Linval Thompson and recorded at Channel One with mixing at King Tubby’s, the album reflects a moment when singers, deejays and musicians worked in tight synergy to push roots reggae into new depths of sound. Thompson’s presence as both performer and producer gives the record a unifying tone, while the contributions from Trinity, Ranking Dread, Big Joe and others add layers of personality and energy.

The Revolutionaries provide the backbone with Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar and their peers creating the unmistakable drum-and-bass foundation. The result is a collection that blends vocal cuts, deejay toasts and dubwise explorations into a seamless statement of roots culture.

Issued in 2023 by Thompson Sound, *Vol. 2* reaffirms Linval Thompson’s role not only as a key voice of the era but also as a producer with a vision that continues to resonate through the global reggae community.