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album that featured some of these hits was released in 1980 on the FORM label. The single "Hard Time" was inspired by a visit back "home" to
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compilation album on the Reggae On Top label in 1993 featured his early singles. He recorded with the
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was released in 1979 riding on the "Bloodsuckers" hit. The album was composed, produced and arranged by Pablo himself.
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singer and songwriter. He is considered one of the UK's most militant and outspoken vocalists in roots reggae music.
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Further singles included "Natty Loving", "Trafalgar Square", "Throw Your Dreams" and "Riddle I Dis". His first album
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single and also Nu Matic on their "Hard Times" single.
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