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Absolute mad slab of deadly, apocalyptic dub recorded in 1982 by a pair of teenagers and featuring Sly Dunbar on drums, a record that's widely regarded as the first use of a vocoder in reggae and pretty much impossible to find for the last 40+ years, finally reissued and primed for pretty much anyone with a pulse.
‘If The 3rd World War Is A Must’ was recorded by teenage twins Ruffy & Tuffy in 1982, an apocalyptic slab of synth drenched rubadub with distinctly early 80’s futurist steez. This version draws from both the original 12” and the master tapes combining the best vocal cut and dub versions.
“Though not prolific musicians, many may recognise the twins sparring in matching red Pony track suits in Ted Bafaloukos’ iconic 1978 film Rockers. Ahead of its time in almost every way, the lyrics dealing with global war and the nefarious use of technology, sadly seem as relevant now as they did in 1982 though some of the actors may have changed. Surrounded by elite reggae musicians from childhood it was nothing unusual for the brothers to be in the presence of elders like Gregory Isaacs, Burning Spear, Augustus Pablo, Jacob Miller and especially Bob Marley at recording sessions and in daily life."
Murder!
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