The Observer

This disc includes many tracks new to CD, some of the biggest Reggae stars of the era and many of the finest Roots Reggae tracks of the 1970s. When 1976 came along, Niney The Observer was widely seen as one of Jamaica’s finest producers on the island’s music scene. Niney worked with many top Reggae artists, including Dennis Brown, Ken Boothe, Denis Wilson, Junior Byles, Big Youth and Max Romeo. Niney’s reputation as a producer came with his ability to be a man of the people. This 2CD collection comes with Niney’s finest productions from the golden age of classic Roots music and featured we have Gregory Isaacs, Cornel Campbell, Junior Byles and Horace Andy amongst others. Many of the tracks have not been heard widely for almost 50 years.

Most recordings not officially available for 5 decades. Includes some of the giants of Jamaican music. Features many of the biggest reggae hits of the late 70s. After first being introduced in the early 70s, the 12” single had become the format of choice for many of Jamaica’s leading producers by the decade’s close, with few Kingston-based music makers more attracted to its range and flexibility than Winston Holness AKA Niney the Observer. Between 1977 and 1978, Niney released a series of ‘disco-mix’ singles in both Jamaica and the UK, with a number of these coming housed in eye-catching ‘Observer Master Mix’-branded picture sleeves. Popular among DJs and record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic, the singles showcased the work of some of reggae leading artists, whose number included such Jamaican music luminaries as Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Junior Byles and Freddie McGregor.

Most recordings not officially available for 5 decades. Includes some of the giants of Jamaican music. Features many of the biggest reggae hits of the late 70s. After first being introduced in the early 70s, the 12” single had become the format of choice for many of Jamaica’s leading producers by the decade’s close, with few Kingston-based music makers more attracted to its range and flexibility than Winston Holness AKA Niney the Observer. Between 1977 and 1978, Niney released a series of ‘disco-mix’ singles in both Jamaica and the UK, with a number of these coming housed in eye-catching ‘Observer Master Mix’-branded picture sleeves. Popular among DJs and record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic, the singles showcased the work of some of reggae leading artists, whose number included such Jamaican music luminaries as Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Junior Byles and Freddie McGregor.

Two CDs. Having enjoyed his first major Jamaican hit in 1971 with the ground-breaking single 'Blood And Fire', Winston Holness aka Niney 'The Observer' set about establishing a reputation as one of the island's most accomplished and innovative record producers. Within two years of his breakthrough hit, he had built a strong fan-base both within the land of his birth and in the UK, having issued a series of popular singles featuring himself and a small but impressive roster of local artists that included Big Youth, Max Romeo, Delroy Wilson and U Roy. 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner' comprises the very best of these works, commencing with Ken Boothe's hugely popular 1973 Jamaican chart-topping version of 'Silver Words'. Other highlights include Delroy Wilson's popular interpretations of 'Halfway Up The Stairs' and 'I Can't Help Myself' while there are also numerous early roots classics, most notably the title track, 'Rasta No Born Ya', 'Nice And Easy', 'Every Natty Want To Go Home'. Including 15 tracks that have remained unavailable on any format since their original release in the 70s, this 2CD collection demonstrates why Niney deserves to be ranked among the finest music makers to have first made their mark on the Jamaican music scene during the most creative period in the long and illustrious history of reggae music.

Two CDs. Having enjoyed his first major Jamaican hit in 1971 with the ground-breaking single 'Blood And Fire', Winston Holness aka Niney 'The Observer' set about establishing a reputation as one of the island's most accomplished and innovative record producers. Within two years of his breakthrough hit, he had built a strong fan-base both within the land of his birth and in the UK, having issued a series of popular singles featuring himself and a small but impressive roster of local artists that included Big Youth, Max Romeo, Delroy Wilson and U Roy. 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner' comprises the very best of these works, commencing with Ken Boothe's hugely popular 1973 Jamaican chart-topping version of 'Silver Words'. Other highlights include Delroy Wilson's popular interpretations of 'Halfway Up The Stairs' and 'I Can't Help Myself' while there are also numerous early roots classics, most notably the title track, 'Rasta No Born Ya', 'Nice And Easy', 'Every Natty Want To Go Home'. Including 15 tracks that have remained unavailable on any format since their original release in the 70s, this 2CD collection demonstrates why Niney deserves to be ranked among the finest music makers to have first made their mark on the Jamaican music scene during the most creative period in the long and illustrious history of reggae music.

Rock On: Greatest Hits From The Observer Label is a 2002 compilation album gathering various songs produced by Niney The Observer on hise own label. This was put together by the Heartbeat label.

Observation Station is a 1990 compilation album by Jamaican producer George Boswell, known as Winston "Niney" Holness but made famous as Niney The Observer. This was put together by the Heartbeat label.