John Holt

𝘼 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙜𝙖𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 1983, Police In Helicopter by John Holt is one of the singer’s most iconic works, blending militant roots themes with his signature lovers rock smoothness.

Released on Greensleeves, the album was produced by Henry “Junjo” Lawes with backing from the Roots Radics and mixed by Scientist at Channel One. Its title track became a worldwide hit, a defiant statement against oppression that still resonates as a sound system classic.

Police In Helicopter remains a cornerstone of Holt’s career and of 1980s reggae as a whole, uniting conscious lyrics, heavyweight riddims and unforgettable melodies in a timeless set.