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Bassment Sessions Throwback (2 Tone Special: Specials, Beat, Madness, Selector)

Harkening back to that golden-era of second-wave ska launched by The Specials, Jerry Dammers, and his 2-Tone label sparked off a short, but incredible run of what have now become classic ska tunes from bands like The Beat, Madness, Selector, and many more.

Kick back, crank it up – this week’s show is now in session!

PLAYLIST:

The Beat – Ranking Full Stop
The Specials – Too Much Too Young
The Selector – Too Much Pressure
Madness – Night Boat To Cairo
The Bodysnatchers – Let’s Do Rock Steady
Bad Manners – Lip Up Fatty
The Akrylykz – Smart Boy
The Specials – Why? Extended Version
The Selector – The Selector
The Beat – Whine & Grine / Stand Down Margaret
Madness – One Step Beyond
The Selector – On My Radio
The Beat – Mirror In The Bathroom

JUMP IN AND JOIN UP

Join Dubmatix and IRIE in the Bassment each week for a session of top vibes.

The Bassment Sessions Radio Show began in 2013 on Toronto’s CIUT 89.5 FM Radio station. Over the years the show has evolved from music-centric to the latest incarnation which places an emphasis on telling a story. Bringing history, context and trivia about the artists and songs you hear on the show. Currently the Basement Sessions is heard on over 45 stations globally.