Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style Explained

Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style
Type:	Album
Artist:	Michie Mee and L.A. Luv
Cover:	Jamaican Funk.jpg
Released:	1991
Recorded:	1989–1991
Genre:	Canadian hip hop
Length:	45:13
Label:	First Priority Music/Atlantic 91654
Producer:	King of Chill, Michael "Home-T" Bennet

Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style is the debut album by Canadian emcee Michie Mee, in collaboration with DJ L.A. Luv, released in 1991.^{[1] [2]} It was released on First Priority/Atlantic Records in the United States, where 60,000 copies were sold.^[3] The album, which also featured dancehall reggae music, was nominated for Rap Recording of the Year at the 1992 Juno Awards.^{[3] [4]} The only single, "Jamaican Funk," was released in 1990.

Critical reception

The Calgary Herald wrote that the duo "marshal some cool rhythmic forces, a light 'n' bright blend of funk and reggae, rap and 'toasting'."

Track listing

1. "Prelude No. 1" – 0:26
2. "Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style" – 3:34
3. "Kotch" (featuring Pinchers) – 3:50
4. "Insecure Luva" – 4:45
5. "Prelude No. 2" – 0:27
6. "If Only They Knew" – 3:53
7. "Prelude No. 3" – 0:16
8. "All-Night Stand" (featuring Shabba Ranks) – 3:49
9. "We've Arrived in America" – 3:21
10. "L.A. Luv de Bout" – 3:38
11. "You're Feisty" – 4:36
12. "A Portion from Up North" – 4:42
13. "Canada Large" – 3:57
    Bonus tracks
14. "Get It Together" – 4:46
15. "Jamaican Funk" – 3:17

Notes and References

1. Book: Contemporary Musical Expressions in Canada . 2020 . McGill-Queen's University Press . 312.
2. Book: The Spaces and Places of Canadian Popular Culture . 2019 . Canadian Scholars . 29.
3. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/canadianhiphop.html Border Block - Canadian Hip Hop vs. America
4. Jamaican Funk—Canadian Style > Overview