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 - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 10 aug. 2015
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Vibronics Meets Mafia & Fluxy in Brixton
Dub - Released by SCOOPS on 4 nov. 2022
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Soundsystem Dubwize (feat. Patrixx Aba Ariginal)
Dub - Released by Gaffa Blue on 6 mrt. 2020
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Mafia & Fluxy Remembers King Tubbys
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 13 mei 2020
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Warrior Charge 4, Disco 45
Reggae - Released by Cousins on 18 jun. 2011
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Dub Prescription (feat. The Pharmacist)
Dub - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 18 okt. 2016
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Christmas
Reggae - Released by Mafia - Fluxy on 3 nov. 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Remembers King Tubby's
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 20 feb. 2020
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Instrumental Reggae Gospel Praise and Worship
Reggae - Released by Black Arrow on 1 mei 2021
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Mafia & Fluxy's Just Another Girl
Wereldmuziek - Released by Charly Records on 24 jun. 2006
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Revival Hits Vol. 1 & 2
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 4 nov. 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Jazz Songs We Love
Reggae - Released by Rough Grooves on 5 sep. 2022
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Guidance Riddim
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 3 jun. 2020
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Mafia & Flux Meet Mad Professor
Dub - Released by Ariwa Sounds on 18 jul. 2006
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Dancehall Riddims
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 25 mrt. 2020
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Heights
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 4 nov. 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Dub Box
Reggae - Released by Rough Grooves on 11 jul. 2022
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Bun 'N' Cheese
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 1 jan. 2012
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Rebel Riddim
Ska en Rocksteady - Released by Cornerman International on 9 nov. 2023
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Lovers Revival Hits
Reggae - Released by Mafia & Fluxy on 9 nov. 2015
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