Eek A Mouse and the Sagittarius Band

Born Ripton Hylton, this "six-foot-six above sea level" toaster was named after a race horse. The Mouse's Far Eastern "bong-gong-giddy-mem-giddy-hoy" style set the pace for many early-80s imitators. His sing-jay lyrics run the gamut from wildly funny to terrifying and touching. A master of stagecraft, his witty costumes range from Mexican caballero to Samurai warrior and help keep him touring successfully into the 90s.

-- Roger Steffens, All Music Guide

Papa Michigan And General Smiley were among the first dual-toasters on the Jamaican scene. Beginning in the late '70s while still in school, the humorous duo (Smiley got his name because he never smiles) scored immediately with Rub a Dub Style and Nice up the Dance, two ubiquitous songs on the dancehall circuit. One Love Jam Down became a popular anthem, and 1982's Diseases established them as major stars, especially at the annual Sunsplash festivals.
They broke up in the late '80s, although occasional attempts at reunions have been made recently.
-- Roger Steffens, All Music Guide

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Songlist:

Eek A Mouse and the Sagittarius Band

1.  Intro/Ganja Smuggling 
2.  Hire and Removal 
3.  Neutron Bomb 
4.  Assassinator 
5.  Wah Do Dem 
(See a RealVideo snippet.)

Michigan & Smiley and We the People Band

6.  Intro/Nice up the Dance 
7.  Rub a Dub Style 
8.  We Need a One Love 
9.  Thank You Jah 

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