Mafia & Fluxy
Initially inspired by Sly And Robbie, brothers Mafia (b. Leroy Heywood, 1962, London, England; bass) and Fluxy (b. David Heywood, 1963, London, England; drums) are the UK’s foremost rhythm section. They have pursued careers as solo artists and as part of the Instigators. Early encouragement came via Uncle Wizard’s sound system and then Fatman, who released the Instigators’ 1977 debut, ‘Let’s Make Love’. By 1985, they had enjoyed several hits and gained valuable experience backing touring Jamaican acts, quickly coming to terms with the new digital technology. In 1987, they visited Jamaica, building rhythm tracks for Bunny Lee, Blacker Dread, King Jammy and Exterminator. That year they started their own self-titled label, producing Cinderella, Billy Melody, Sugar Minott and, later, Private Collection (‘Dreamer’). Their debut album, 1990’s Dancehall Connection Volume 1, featured such diverse talents as General Trees, King Kong and General Levy. The same year, Mafia And Fluxy returned to Jamaica, providing many notable hits for Black Scorpio, Jammys, Gussie Clarke, Mikey Bennett, Mr Doo and Roy Francis. In the UK, they backed Maxi Priest and Lloyd Brown, and were voted Producers Of The Year, the Instigators winning the Best Reggae Band Award. On their own label, tracks by Tiger (‘Winery’), Gregory Isaacs, Johnny Osbourne, Sugar Black, Cornell Campbell, Sanchez (‘Whip Appeal’) and Sugar Minott were released at regular intervals. In 1992, Mafia issued his debut album, Finders Keepers, while hits by Cobra (‘Off Guard’), Dirtsman, Poison Chang (‘Do Me A Favour’), Sweetie Irie, Red Dragon, Cutty Ranks (‘Armed And Dangerous’), Tenor Fly and Chaka Demus And Pliers (‘Wining Machine’) witnessed no shortage of success throughout 1992/3. Back in Jamaica, Mafia And Fluxy laid down further tracks for Bobby Digital, Penthouse and Stone Love, with whom they won a Jamaican award for Best Juggling [mixing] Record. By 1994, they were remixing artists such as Boy George, Barrington Levy and the Rhythm Kings, Mega Banton’s ‘First Position’ was a number 1 hit and they had become one of the most in-demand rhythm sections in reggae music, even occasionally pairing with Sly (Mafia) and Steely (Fluxy).
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Introducing the Pharmacist
Dub - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 10 août 2015
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Soundsystem Dubwize (feat. Patrixx Aba Ariginal)
Dub - Paru chez Gaffa Blue le 6 mars 2020
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Vibronics Meets Mafia & Fluxy in Brixton
Dub - Paru chez SCOOPS le 4 nov. 2022
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Mafia & Fluxy Remembers King Tubbys
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 13 mai 2020
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Warrior Charge 4, Disco 45
Reggae - Paru chez Cousins le 18 juin 2011
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Dub Prescription (feat. The Pharmacist)
Dub - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 18 oct. 2016
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Christmas
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia - Fluxy le 3 nov. 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Remembers King Tubby's
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 20 févr. 2020
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Instrumental Reggae Gospel Praise and Worship
Reggae - Paru chez Black Arrow le 1 mai 2021
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Mafia & Fluxy's Just Another Girl
Musiques du monde - Paru chez Charly Records le 24 juin 2006
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Revival Hits Vol. 1 & 2
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 4 nov. 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Jazz Songs We Love
Reggae - Paru chez Rough Grooves le 5 sept. 2022
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Mafia & Flux Meet Mad Professor
Dub - Paru chez Ariwa Sounds le 18 juil. 2006
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Dancehall Riddims
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 25 mars 2020
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Heights
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 4 nov. 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Dub Box
Reggae - Paru chez Rough Grooves le 11 juil. 2022
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Rebel Riddim
Ska & Rocksteady - Paru chez Cornerman International le 9 nov. 2023
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Lovers Revival Hits
Reggae - Paru chez Mafia & Fluxy le 9 nov. 2015
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