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Eek-A-Mouse
Wa Do Dem
Album: Volcano Eruption
Genres: Reggae
Talk about the Mouse that roared! Eek-A-Mouse's distinctive and unique vocals are the centerpiece of this reggae classic. |
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The Mouse's breakthrough hit from 1981 is a prime example of why he's so important to reggae music. While the musical tracks are pretty typical for reggae of the day, emphasizing electronics over live musicians and a fairly sterile, synthesized groove, they're not the focus of the song. The focus is on Mouse's incredible vocal gymnastics, shifting effortlessly from crooning into rapid-fire, hardcore toasting, and leaving heads spinning in his wake. It's not very easy to understand the lyrics, but again, that's not what's important here. What's important is the way the Mouse uses his voice as an instrument, how it sets the pace and rhythm of the song far better than the musical accompaniment. The track could almost be as successful if it were recorded a cappella, as everything else fades in to the backdrop, only there to provide a frame to hold Mouse's inimitable, masterful vocals.
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Julio Diaz |
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Julio Diaz is the Editor-In-Chief for Ink 19, the largest music magazine in the Southeast US, and the third largest regional magazine in the country. He is the former Webmaster of The Florida Ska Web Page! and the former Vice President of A&R and Marketing for Citrus Records. His work has also been published in Focus magazine and translated into French for Dig It! magazine.
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one of the best reggae songs.
master
Now a man with presence. Talk about a voice. Talk about some serious pectorals. He is one of the few reggae-misters that I can stand, so listen up.
Kristin
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for Eek-A-Mouse
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All Music Guide: Eek-A-Mouse
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Eek-A-Mouse: The Fansite
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