MUSIC LIKE DIRT – APRIL 13, 2025

UPSETTER’S LABORATORY

Air Date: 04.13.25 10AM CST

In this episode of Music Like Dirt, we delve into the innovative world of Lee “Scratch” Perry. Known for his groundbreaking production techniques and eccentric style, Perry’s work has left an indelible mark on reggae and dub music. Perry was an interesting character, walking around Kingston backwards, to “pull the future toward him”. Black Ark Studio was covered in Symbols, Mirrors, and Chicken Feathers. And when the whole thing started to go south? He burned down the place. Pretty cool, eh?

• Lee “Scratch” Perry – Bathroom Skank
• Lee “Scratch” Perry – People Funny Boy
• The Upsetters – Return of Django
• The Upsetters – Night Doctor
• Junior Murvin – Police and Theives
• King Tubby Meets Lee Perry – Right Yo Dub
• Prince Jazzbo – Croaking Lizard
• The Congos – Fisherman
• The Upsetters – Dub Revolution (Pt. 1)
• George Faith – To Be a Lover (Have Mercy)
• Lee “Scratch” Perry Run for Cover
• Lee Perry – Roast Fish & Cornbread
• Lee “Scratch” Perry – Dreadlocks in Moonlight
• Max Romeo – I chase the Devil (Iron Shirt)
• The Upsetters – Blackboard Jungle Dub (ver. 1)
• The Heptones – Sufferer’s Theme