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Boom Shacka Lacka

Page history last edited by PBworks 15 years, 10 months ago

The author, Lol Bell-Brown, named the magazine after the Hopeton Lewis classic song, Boom-Shacka-Lacka. The first issue was released in 1988 and over the four following years the magazine became one of the most important publications to cover the, for the time, current roots scene as well as classic roots records. There was 11 issues released of which all are sought after collectors items.

 

The magazine often featured reviews and interviews with focus on the UK reggae scene.

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #1

Was released autumn 88. Has an article on Shakas record releases + discography of Lp´s, 12" & 10". Various album reviews. 10 classic toasting tunes. Articles on Kiss fm, Deep roots program, Keith Hudson, hunting for records + chart of recent tunes.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #2

Was released spring 89. Articles and interviews with Style Scott, Joey Jay, Sound Iration and Adrian Sherwood . 10 classic revivals. Article and review of Trojan + other reviews and charts.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #3

Was released summer 89. Interview with Peckings. Nick Manasseh tribute article on King Tubby. Reviews of Never grow old and Beth Lesser´s Jammy´s book plus various reviews and charts.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #4

Was released the winter of '89/'90. Front headlines feature Super Cat, Augustus Pablo, Tenastelin, 100 Shaka Dub Plates, 100 Killer Tunes of the 80's and Norman Grant.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #5

Was released summer 90. Junior Delgado article/interview/discography. 10 classic revivals. Creation Steppers. Lee Perry and various album reviews and recommendations.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #6

Was released winter 90. Jah Shaka - the indomitable lion - article/interview. Carl Meeks. Tribute to Curtis Mayfield - his songs recorded by Jamaican artists. Dennis Alcapone discography. LP-reviews + Boom Shacka Lacka selection 1990 - top ten charts of the year.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #7

Was released Aug-Sept 91. Articles and interviews with Dread & Fred, Crime Stoppa, Xylon/Lidj inc and Alpha & Omega. Lp reviews and recommendations.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #8

Was released nov 91. Interview with King Kong. Nasty love feature. Keety Roots. Charts, top 10´s and letter section.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #9

Was released jan 92. Articles/interviews with Sugar Minott, Yabby U, Dougie Wardrop, Dub Judah and Aba Shanti I. Boom Shacka Lacka selection 91 - top tens. Reviews and Ragga-chart.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #10

Was released in May 1992. Front headlines are Alton Ellis & Horace Andy. Also features interviews/articles about Augustus Pablo, Naphtali and loads of reviews.

 

 

Boom Shacka Lacka #11

Was released Oct 92. Yami Bolo feature/interview and discography. Danny Red. Sister Rasheda. Joshua & the rod of correction - PNP in music. Reviews and charts.

 

This article is a part of the Reggae Literature series on reggaepedia.

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