Gladiators – Roots Naty (RSD25)

TABOU1 is proud to present Roots Natty, a treasure trove of rare tracks from one of reggae’s most iconic groups, The Gladiators. These songs were recorded during reggae’s golden era, from 1977 to 1979, a time when the genre was shaping global music culture.
During this period, alongside other reggae giants like Culture and Burning Spear, The Gladiators crafted unforgettable arrangements to match their deep, thoughtful compositions. With Albert Griffiths and Clinton Fearon at the helm, their lyrics transported listeners to a mystical land where peace reigned, Rastafari thrived, and the chaos of Babylon was left far behind.
The majority of the tracks on Roots Natty are rare Jamaican singles, featuring mixes that are harder, heavier, and more dub-infused than their album released in the West at the same time. Originally released in small, exclusive batches in Jamaica, these singles have been carefully restored and remastered, preserving their raw, authentic energy for a new generation of Reggae lovers.
With the authorization of the Gladiators, St Elizabeth, Jamaica

Tracklist
FACE A
A1 Give Thanks and Praise
A2 Give Thanks And Praise Dub
A3 Holiday Ride Extended
A4 Eli Eli Extended
A5 Black Saturday
FACE B
B1 Jah O Jah O
B2 Nyahbingi Marching On
B3 Nyahbingi Marching On Version
B4 Till I Kiss You
B5 Counting My Blessings
B6 Counting – Light Up Your Spliff Version