Sly & Robbie interview [UNCUT]

Robbie Shakespeare and rhythm partner Sly Dunbar have long been recognized as one of the most prolific and innovative partnerships in reggae. “We don’t fear to work no time” says Robbie in this wide-ranging mid-90s interview. They never stood still, recording with, among others, U Roy, Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, Burning Spear and….Serge Gainsbourg. They reveal what holds them together, and why Chris Blackwell signed them to Island Records (Sly’s dancing shoes!). Robbie recalls first seeing Sly in action at the Tit For Tat Club, and how they later took dub to an international audience. Steve Barrow asks the questions while Rick Elgood and Don Letts do the shooting.
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[@angielingard3303]

R.I.E.P Mr Shakespeare X

[@lawrencenjawe1935]

The greatest rhythm team ever....regardless the genre.

[@daviddyer6767]

Facts

[@Andtel7]

Its good to see how humble these two giants of reggae music are; After being involved in bands must of my life i have met a lot of musicians that ant half as talented but there egos brings all kinds of distractions, we may take these two simple in the way they present themselves but they are far from that its all about the music; not about personal feeling of jealousy of anthers ability's to play well, these guys work above small mindedness for the greater good encouraging each other to their full poetically and ability's working for each others betterment within the music and the music industry in Jamaica and you can hear their brotherhood in the music they produce honest and clean; music comes form the hart and when played at its best when its tuned by the soul, I grow up listening to Sly & Robbie in all there different studio productions from 1970's and on wards and like a lot of people have been well entertained over the years thank you guys for a life time of reggae innovation and hard work may God continue to bless your works Bless

[@malikshabazz7596]

Sly and Robbie have a spiritual bond to make all them Roots music, with Dennis ,Gregory,Mighty diamonds, Jacob Miller, Bob Marley, Burning Spear and who soever else, real real spiritual music I mean the Dub/Instrumental , spiritual mean non material and sensitivity that's the Dub and its Dub I love , so if you don't feel it you won't know it. Long live Sly and Robbie Continuous Guidance,

[@cowdenmagodi5910]

DUB IS MUSIC. I dont care about their lyrics, just gimme the B sides

[@royallmuzikproductionzuk7912]

Wish I could meet these great guys one day.my inspiration to be where I am in music today.bless up Mr Dunbar Mr robbie.greatness in living color

[@claudearthur4532]

They don’t interrupt one another and Robbie blows his cigarette smoke away from Sly. Mutual respect helps maintain a successful partnership.

[@francismuiruri9064]

I think that is not a cigarette

[@claudearthur4532]

@@francismuiruri9064 😂

[@sellu9470]

MoreLife fi These UpFull Bredas whose Done so much and still upDeh for Reggae music
#LivingLegends

[@thenowchurch6419]

I give thanks Palm Pictures.
This is invaluable stuff.
Love to the legends Sly and Robbie.

[@nhdyz]

Sly Got the STYLE rockin' those green overalls

[@countfrankleton]

These guys have INCREDIBLE memory!

[@josephsaroce4991]

Love the giving the recording to U Roy part..who woulda thought Black Uhuru would get heard there first!!

[@mikewilkins2030]

43:00 such wise words!

[@MrReddaifyable]

Love these interviews you get to learn so much about the music & the artists please please get an interview with Leroy Horsemouth Wallace he knows the whole story.. Bless

[@cb24203]

Finally got a chance to see this man play drums and with Michael Rose too! No Robbie at the show but the man filling in was excellent. If you ever get a chance...don’t pass it up.

[@mikewilkins2030]

42:20 listen to this ppl! Listen! Preach brotha!

[@daviddyer6767]

The GREATEST to ever do it

[@BlakkSurvival-mt3si]

LEGENDS💚🙏

[@nhdyz]

The bass come in like a DESTROYER

[@mikewilkins2030]

47:25 lol I’m learning a whole new side to Peter!

[@bongojoe3797]

That’s when you trust your band fully 😁

[@blackliondubsuk]

creative and real bless

[@topdon6854]

RiP Robbie

[@tftkadawidalle6342]

Thanks for the expansive insights. Homework, knowledge deh yah. Giving Thanks.

[@mikewilkins2030]

50:35 so true about this new generation! It’s horrible! Humble yourself and be grateful!

[@lintonkwabena874]

Two great generals !

[@Kandikane1715]

I disagree about the Chris Blackwell part. I feel like if I put in the work I deserve what I deserve. I'm fearful for what the person did for me and I expect him to want to be compared as well but I dont feel like I should be short changed either.

[@Kandikane1715]

*grateful

[@paulharris3315]

Only one and two people were sly learn to play drums

[@nhdyz]

34:00 \\ PRICELESS

[@rlinton123]

No more dreadlocks??

[@djgenius626]

two legend, boring thou, real boring

[@quavejacob1483]

No the Elda dem just humble I was very entertained trust mi

[@denniseubanks-go6bh]

Boring fucking interview, especially on the part of sly dunbar. Like he’s afraid to open his damn mouth lol