Henry Junjo Lawes | Reggae Anthology: Volcano Eruption | Mini Documentary

This mini documentary on the career and of legend of reggae producer Henry Junjo Lawes was originally released in 2010 as a bonus disc to the Reggae Anthology compilation Volcano Eruption (VPCD4162).

This documentary draws on the shared heritage of Greensleeves Records and VP Records, the two labels that issued the lion's share of Lawes' catalog in the UK and US between 1979 and 1985. This was the period through which Lawes was the leading producer in reggae and dancehall.

Featuring Interviews with: Chris Chin, Errol “Flabba” Holt, Little John, Michael Prophet, General Saint, Jah Screw, Cocoa Tea, Linval Thompson, and Yellowman

Featuring Still Images by: Beth Lesser, Tero Kaski, and Pekka Vuorinen

Interviews Conducted by: Fidel Luna, Norman “Bulpus” Bryan, and Pierre Bost

Cameras: Kevin Jackson, Marlon Williams, and Alex Bartolomei

Postproduction and Editing by: Alex Bartolomei

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[davidhenry]

I just love papa toyan delivery and how him ride the riddims he was one of the greatest dj ever from Jamaica

[bastetmt]

Here June 18 2022 . Yellow Man is the King of Reggae/ Dance Hall full Stop no Debate… I remember growing up in Kingston 13 area ..35 Lane Papa Toyan lived across from my house…Volcano sound system Played a lot on the Waltham …R I P Henry Junjo Lawes, Leave on Imprint on Reggae/DanceHall ..Appreciate this documentary on one of Reggae/Dancehall legendary producers..

[lion]

Respect to Henry 'Junjo' Lawes for giving lots of Artistes the opportunity and exposure.
However in my opinion Hopeton Overton Brown aka Scientist played a major role in Junjo's success with the kind of engineering he did on the recordings, which very few mention during these interviews.
It's a proven fact that the sound of the recordings can make or break an Artiste, It even contributed to some Artiste success that was lacking certain things, in a positive way.
The reason why most of these songs are still popular today is because of the mixing/engineering.
Many of Junjo's recording got sales because of Scientist mixing and his name being on the Albums /records.
During that time when I bought records, and I'm speaking for a few other that I know for sure, if Scientist name is on the record, we would buy it without questioning it because we knew the mixing on there would be different from the rest. Lots of credit needs to go to Hopeton Overton Brown aka Scientist and Roots Radics Band.
🙏❤🙏💛🙏💚🙏

[winstonjacobs]

Brilliant documentary, jungo run the 80, s decade, back in the days in England a documentary I cannot recall now about the black on black violence in England, the presenter showed a photo of a man lying dead on the street named Mr jungo lawes, and not 1 black person knew in the Audience knew who he was, one of the baddest record producers to ever come out the Jamaica, thanks for the upload, RIP the mighty Mr laws.

[JP-dqvq]

The 80s danceall is definitely my favorite, I was in my teens and just love the danceall some great music/memories.

[nigelmingoes]

Remember the era just like it was yesterday, wonderful musical expressions and arrangements. Priceless.

[garthchin]

Intrested documentation him should still be around.. seems to be a nice youth.. respect to the man who made this documentary..

[JAMUSA]

Growing up hearing sound system like Jaro, Jammys, Stur Gav, Jah Love, but there was something that was special about Volcano Sound system. RIP Junjo.

[Damush]

Absolutely wicked documentary.
Big up maximum

[paolaginelli]

The connection between the genius of Junjo, one of the best band of all times, The Radics and the mighty Scientist, was / is unique and unrepeatable !!!! And of course the amazing talents discovered by him !!!!

[mandulis]

Live On Forever Junjo... Great Works Pon Jah Earth. In the Cycle Of Life, You Deh Yah Same Way ! Spirit Is De Ting !

[knite]

Thanks for this...big up Junjo Lawes....big up uncle Linval Thompson

[jepthawilliams]

Roots Radics to the Iniverse. Best studio and touring band from Jsmsica. Hands up n down

[donhartleymusic]

Yes VP thanks for sharing this one big up 🆙❤️💛💚

[Khanwrld]

I wish I had got to know you uncle yes Junjo Lawes is actually my uncle.

[mrsupert]

WOW ! i had no idea he died so young and achieved so much in 39 years. Remarkable achivement.

[Out_my_cotton_picking_mind]

That’s an example of doing your part to make the world better than when you entered it.

[matdee]

This is a wonderful Documentary.Growing up in Payne land in the 70’s/80’s this bring back some serious memories. I will not forget going to 82 Chisholm ave & skate land, a dance supporting the big mighty Volcano High Power.
Can’t forget yellow man, yellow BMW…

[beaut]

R I.p my dad the great Mr Henry Lawes miss you everyday

[winstonsanderson]

Give thanks for this part of dance hall history