{"title":"Black Uhuru","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Uhuru Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70803c136165f19e-57\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the hypnotic rhythms, revolutionary spirit, and defining sound of roots reggae royalty with the official \u003cb\u003eBlack Uhuru collection\u003c\/b\u003e at Universal Music Store South Africa. \u003cspan class=\"citation-83 citation-end-83\"\u003eAs one of Jamaica’s most influential and enduring vocal groups, Black Uhuru pioneered the heavy, militant \"rockers\" sound of the late 70s and 80s, eventually making history by winning the very first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Whether you are a dedicated roots-reggae audiophile or building a cornerstone vinyl library, our curated selection of their iconic records is an absolute necessity. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70803c136165f19e-58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-82 citation-end-82\"\u003eGrounded by founder Derrick \"Duckie\" Simpson, the powerhouse lead vocals of Michael Rose, the striking harmonies of Sandra \"Puma\" Jones, and the unstoppable riddim section of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Black Uhuru created a sleek, futuristic, yet deeply spiritual brand of reggae.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Experience their deep basslines, razor-sharp percussion, and haunting anthems on the highest quality analog formats, masterfully restored for the ultimate sound system experience. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Black Uhuru Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your definitive reggae and dub catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights of our legendary Island Records catalog include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnthem:\u003c\/b\u003e The groundbreaking, Grammy-winning 1984 masterpiece that revolutionized the genre. A cinematic fusion of roots reggae, electronic textures, and rock edge, featuring phenomenal tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"What Is Life?\"\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\"Party in Session\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\"Darkness\"\u003c\/i\u003e. An absolute holy grail for any serious vinyl collector, available in heavyweight pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_70803c136165f19e-59\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSinsemilla:\u003c\/b\u003e The monumental 1980 milestone that established their international dominance. \u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003eProduced with pristine clarity, this essential record captures the group at their most hypnotic and socially conscious, featuring timeless anthems like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e\"Sinsemilla\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e\"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81\"\u003e\"World Is Africa\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-81 citation-end-81\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed:\u003c\/b\u003e The celebrated 1981 masterwork featuring some of the tightest arrangements in Jamaican music history. Drop the needle on heavyweight wax to experience the driving groove and haunting vocal performances of tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"Sponji Reggae\"\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\"Youth of Eglington\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\"Grace\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChill Out \u0026amp; The Dub Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore their deep dive into atmospheric space and heavy dub experimentation, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dub Factor\u003c\/i\u003e, which remains a masterclass in remix culture and sound engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop Black Uhuru at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), we are your definitive home for authentic Island Records and Mango catalog releases. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium 180g audiophile vinyl pressings, and first access to highly sought-after reggae reissues and milestone anniversary pressings that often sell out instantly at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the Black Uhuru collection below and bring the ultimate roots reggae revolution to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-uhuru-reggae-greats","title":"Black uhuru - Reggae greats","description":"\u003cp\u003eBLACK UHURU-REGGAE GREATS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41432027136196,"sku":"BUDCD 1048","price":86.4,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/products\/035cec17c441abb8a9f31c80b1c0189f.jpg?v=1649876393"},{"product_id":"black-uhuru-red-1lp","title":"Black Uhuru - Red - 1LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed is one of Black Uhuru’s most acclaimed albums and a cornerstone of roots reggae. 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