Tune of the Week: Gregory Isaacs

Gregory Isaacs was a certified reggae legend by the time he became an international star in 1982. Having come out with hit after hit since the roots era on the island, success had its downsides and for Isaacs it was an addiction to cocaine. By 1989 it would seem that things were better for him. He released “Warning”, an album filled with haunting tales for prospective rudeboys. Produced by King Tubby in the midst of the digital production revolution, “Warning” is a great encapsulation of a lot of what was going on at the time: technological changes and a breakdown in civilization caused by the crack epidemic. Long live the Cool Ruler!