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Black Solidarity Presents String Up the Sound / Va: Black Solidarity Presents String Up the Sound / Various - VINYL LPTitle: Black Solidarity Presents String Up the Sound Various Artist: Black Solidarity Presents String Up the Sound Va Label: Black Solidarity Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 5060135761776 Genre: International Release Date: 2014 12 09 Number of Discs: 1 LP version. In the beginning of the '80s, reggae music became increasingly in tune with what was happening in Kingston's dancehall's probably more so than at any time since the sound system operators had
Title: Black Solidarity Presents String Up the Sound / VariousArtist: Black Solidarity Presents String Up the Sound / Va
Label: Black Solidarity
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 5060135761776
Genre: International
Release Date: 2014-12-09
Number of Discs: 1
LP version. In the beginning of the '80s, reggae music became increasingly in tune with what was happening in Kingston's dancehall's - probably more so than at any time since the sound system operators had started to make their own shuffle and boogie in the late '50s. The international audience and the critics were too busy looking for a new Bob Marley to appreciate what was happening downtown and failed to acknowledge that this was a return to the real, raw roots of the music - brash, confident, young record producers who were totally in tune with the youth audience stepped forward and seized the moment. Oswald "Ossie" Thomas began his apprenticeship in the music business at the age of 14 and served his time as a record salesman for Bunny "Striker" Lee and Winston "Niney the Observer" Holness before moving on to Miss Sonia Pottinger's Tip Top Records. As Thomas said: "I ended up working in three record stores on Orange Street from 1976 to 1981... Yeah man, Me deh 'pon me bicycle till I buy my motorcycle. Them days records were coming out left, right, and center, everyday." It was during his time with Miss Pottinger that Ossie began to produce records for himself, and in 1979, Ossie and Phillip Morgan began the Black Solidarity label, based deep in the Kingston ghetto on Delamere Avenue. And so, the man who had made his name in the business selling other people's records, now became one of the most important and influential record producers of the era. Artists include: Triston Palma, Tony Tuff, Robert Ffrench, Michael Palmer, Puddy Roots, Ashanti Waugh, Phillip Frazer, Bill Blast, Cutty Ranks, Michael Forbes, Tony Carver, Eddie Constantine, Rod Taylor, the Bibles, and Frankie Paul.
Tracks:
1.1 Bad Boy - Triston Palma
1.2 Never Trouble Trouble - Tony Tuff
1.3 Single Life - Robert Ffrench
1.4 String Up the Sound System - Michael Palmer
1.5 Champion Bubbler - Puddy Roots
1.6 Police Police - Ashanti Waugh
1.7 Fancyness - Triston Palma
1.8 A Little Bit of Love - Phillip Frazer
1.9 Barrel Mentality - Bill Blast
1.10 Inner City Blues - Cutty Ranks
1.11 Reggae Fever - Michael Forbes
1.12 Ethiopia - Tony Carver
1.13 Strawberry - Eddie Constantine
1.14 The Lord Is My Light - Rod Taylor
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★★★★★ 4
Lightweight and True to Size — Best for Casual Use
Size: 9.5, Color: Navy, Size: 9.5, Color: Navy
It is nice to see the Amazon Essentials brand expand from household essentials to apparel and shoes.
I ordered the Amazon Essentials Men's Lightweight Knit Running Sneakers. The product is made in Vietnam and comes in a shoe box, which is nice. I've noticed that quite often, inexpensive shoes are delivered just in a plastic bag. The sneakers are ready to use and have no odors from glue, organic solvents, etc., which is common nowadays.
I wear a size 9W or 9.5. These sneakers are 9.5 and feel like a typical 9.5 size, without surprises. The product is advertised as lightweight, and it is true. Each shoe weighs below 0.6 lb (265 grams). Inside is soft memory foam; the shoes sit on the foot well, snug enough and comfortable, and are easy to put on and take off.
They seem like a good fit for spring and summer as casual footwear or for light gym use. The sole is simple and not designed for performance or high-impact activities. Overall, a solid, reasonably priced, comfortable everyday option, though not intended for serious running or training.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Budget buy while being as comfy and stylish as an expensive brand!
Size: 9.5, Color: Navy, Size: 9.5, Color: Navy
My 14 year old had been running his own business since he was 12. He does lawn care and snow removal. His go to shoes when it's too hot for his work boots has always been off brand hey d*de style ones which are terrible for that kind of work as they just don't have the ankle support.
He's also had some Orthopedic arch supports custom made for him through the DR in the last year that he needs to use in whatever shoes he's wearing at the time. So I've been on the search for a simple pair of slip on shoes that he could wear while working long hours around our community.
He's sent me this picture tonight before heading out. He said "I didn't feel like putting my arch supports in and these are so comfy that I don't even notice I don't have them!"
They are sharp looking shoes that really stand out as of they were A high end pair! It's great that they can be an every day style or could be more of a sport shoe as they have the support and padding for both options.
In our case they likely be green with in a day or two and it'll be interesting to see how well they wipe off between his work days. I can update this review once he's worn them a bit more.
For now they have been perfect for versatility, size was true to size (I did order 1/2 size up, but only did that because he's growing so fast!) and they are definitely a great fit to a budget!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good value
Size: 10.5, Color: Black/Black
They fit and they stay on my feet (I was worried because these are slip-ons).
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Comfortable lightweight sneakers for casual everyday wear
Size: 9.5, Color: Navy
These sneakers feel like a decent value for the price. They are very lightweight, which makes them comfortable and easy to wear throughout the day, though that also means they feel a bit less substantial than more supportive athletic shoes.
I have mainly been using them with business casual office outfits, and they work perfectly well for that kind of light-duty everyday wear. I would not personally use them for anything especially active since they do not offer a ton of support, but for casual use they have been great. I also like how easy they are to slip on and off. I typically wear a size 9.5, and these fit true to size for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good shoe inexpensive
Size: 11.5, Color: Black/White
Perfect. The fit and slip on ability.
And it came in an actual shoe box.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026