Month: September 2025

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When Reggae Went Digital

In 1984, Kingston’s Waterhouse community was marked by poverty and violence, but also vibrant musical energy. Among the local talent was Noel Davey, a 26-year-old melodica player. After receiving a Casio MT-40 keyboard from a friend, Davey discovered a preset rhythm that inspired the revolutionary digital riddim behind “Under Mi Sleng Teng.” Recorded with vocalist