Disciples Bio
Russ D. producer of Reggae & Dub since 1986. Labels Boom-Shacka-Lacka, Backyard Movements & Disciples Vintage.
Steeped in the history of reggae music there where selections played from all era`s, going back to the 60`s, thru the 70`s, 80`s and 90`s and onwards. Their dances showcased much of thier own productions which have included artists like Sister Rasheda, Creation Stepper, Prince Allah, Prince Malachi, Anthony Que, Michael Rose, Bunny Lie Lie, Lutan Fyah, Ras Mac Bean, Laza, Christine Miller, Tony Roots, Murrey Man, Colour Red, Dixie Peach, Errol Bellot, Sandeeno, Micah Shemaiah, Teddy Dan and Vivian Jones amongst them, as well as production works and remixes for labels like Universal Roots, Roots Hytek, Addis Records, Irie-Ites, Wizz Kidz, Manilla Jeepney, Jah Warrior, Jah Tubby, Cultural Warriors, Taitu, Black Redemption, Calabash and many more.
The name Disciples, which originally featured both Russ d and his brother Lol, was given by legendary sound system operator Jah Shaka back in 1986 after they started supplying thier productions to him for exclusive dubplate play. There were 4 albums released on the King Of The Zulu Tribe imprint.
In the early 90`s the Disciples formed thier own sound system, naming it Boom Shacka Lacka (BSL), they played dances up and down the UK, many alongside sounds / dj`s like Rootsman, Iration Steppas, Abashanti, Channel One, Joey Jay and so on. The BSL sound finished in `96 but Russ d continued to dj at clubs, festivals and on other sounds both here in the Uk and abroad, travelling to places near like Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Holand, Finland, Czech Republic, and far away places like Israel, Japan, Mexico and America.
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