Andrew Weatherall and Adrian Sherwood
Andrew Weatherall speaks to Adrian Sherwood, boss of dub label On U Sound, as part of 6 Music Celebrates 50 Years of Jamaican Independence.
As part of 6 Music Celebrates: 50 Years of Jamaican Independence, Andrew Weatherall speaks to Adrian Sherwood, boss of legendary dub label On U Sound.
Primarily associated with the sound of dub, the label's heritage is far broader, with many of its artists having backgrounds in punk and post-punk, industrial, hip-hop and funk.
In this special programme, label head-honcho Adrian Sherwood talks to Andrew Weatherall about the music that has influenced his career. The pair dig deep in to their record collections to bring a selection of classic releases, rarities and exclusive material from Adrian's new album, which is coming out at the end of the month.
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Adrian Sherwood
We Flick The Switch
- Survival & Resistance.
- Beat Records.
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Joe Gibbs
Hijacked
- Amalgamated Records.
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Rupie Edwards
Census Taker
- Success.
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Desmond Dekker
Fu Man Chu
- Beverley's Records.
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Desmond Dekker
Wise Man
- You Can Get It If You Really Want - The Definitive Collection.
- Trojan Records.
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Andy Capp
The Law
- Duke Records.
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Zap Pow
Lottery Spin
- Harry J Records.
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Delroy Wilson
Dancing Mood
- Studio One.
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Cymande
The Message
- The Message (BED).
- Castle.
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Big Youth & John Holt
Miss Lou Ringding
- Natty Universal Dread 1973 - 1979.
- Blood And Fire.
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Wes Brooks
Lay Down Your Arms
- Lay Down Your Arms.
- Ata.
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Leon Hyatt
Forty Days and Nights
- nationwide.
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Mr Bojangles
Election Derby
- Carib Gems.
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Junior Byles
Fade Away
- Jama Music.
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Prince Far I
Bendal Dub
- Dubwise.
- Virgin.
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Prince Far I
Deck Of Cards
- Techniques Records.
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Dub Syndicate
Ravi Shankar Part 1
- On-U Sound.
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Dub Syndicate
No Alternative But To Fight
- On-U Sound.
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Adrian Sherwood
Two Semitones and a River
- Survival & Resistance.
- Beat Records.
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Adrian Sherwood
Last Queen of England
- Survival & Resistance.
- Beat Records.
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Adrian Sherwood
Balance
- Beat Records.
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The Missing Brazilians
Ace of Wands
- Pay It All Back Volume 1.
- On-U Sound.
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David Bowie
Let Me Sleep Beside You (BBC Session, 20 Oct 1969)
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Marvin Gaye
Let's Get It On
- Mixed Emotions III (Various Artists).
- Polygram Tv.
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Adrian Sherwood
We Flick The Switch
- Survival & Resistance.
- Beat Records.
![]()
Joe Gibbs
Hijacked
- Amalgamated Records.
![]()
Rupie Edwards
Census Taker
- Success.
![]()
Desmond Dekker
Fu Man Chu
- Beverley's Records.
![]()
Desmond Dekker
Wise Man
- You Can Get It If You Really Want - The Definitive Collection.
- Trojan Records.
![]()
Andy Capp
The Law
- Duke Records.
![]()
Zap Pow
Lottery Spin
- Harry J Records.
![]()
Delroy Wilson
Dancing Mood
- Studio One.
![]()
Cymande
The Message
- The Message (BED).
- Castle.
![]()
Big Youth & John Holt
Miss Lou Ringding
- Natty Universal Dread 1973 - 1979.
- Blood And Fire.
![]()
Wes Brooks
Lay Down Your Arms
- Lay Down Your Arms.
- Ata.
![]()
Leon Hyatt
Forty Days and Nights
- nationwide.
![]()
Mr Bojangles
Election Derby
- Carib Gems.
![]()
Junior Byles
Fade Away
- Jama Music.
![]()
Prince Far I
Bendal Dub
- Dubwise.
- Virgin.
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Prince Far I
Deck Of Cards
- Techniques Records.
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Dub Syndicate
Ravi Shankar Part 1
- On-U Sound.
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Dub Syndicate
No Alternative But To Fight
- On-U Sound.
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Adrian Sherwood
Two Semitones and a River
- Survival & Resistance.
- Beat Records.
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Adrian Sherwood
Last Queen of England
- Survival & Resistance.
- Beat Records.
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Adrian Sherwood
Balance
- Beat Records.
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The Missing Brazilians
Ace of Wands
- Pay It All Back Volume 1.
- On-U Sound.
Broadcasts
- Fri 10 Aug 201222:00BBC Radio 6 Music
- Sun 19 Aug 201200:00BBC Radio 6 Music
