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 - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 10 ago 2015
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Vibronics Meets Mafia & Fluxy in Brixton
Dub - Pubblicato da SCOOPS il 4 nov 2022
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Soundsystem Dubwize (feat. Patrixx Aba Ariginal)
Dub - Pubblicato da Gaffa Blue il 6 mar 2020
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Mafia & Fluxy Remembers King Tubbys
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 13 mag 2020
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Warrior Charge 4, Disco 45
Reggae - Pubblicato da Cousins il 18 giu 2011
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Dub Prescription (feat. The Pharmacist)
Dub - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 18 ott 2016
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Christmas
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia - Fluxy il 3 nov 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Remembers King Tubby's
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 20 feb 2020
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Instrumental Reggae Gospel Praise and Worship
Reggae - Pubblicato da Black Arrow il 1 mag 2021
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Mafia & Fluxy's Just Another Girl
World music - Pubblicato da Charly Records il 24 giu 2006
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Revival Hits Vol. 1 & 2
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 4 nov 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Jazz Songs We Love
Reggae - Pubblicato da Rough Grooves il 5 set 2022
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Guidance Riddim
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 3 giu 2020
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Mafia & Flux Meet Mad Professor
Dub - Pubblicato da Ariwa Sounds il 18 lug 2006
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Dancehall Riddims
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 25 mar 2020
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Reggae Heights
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 4 nov 2015
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Mafia & Fluxy Dub Box
Reggae - Pubblicato da Rough Grooves il 11 lug 2022
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Bun 'N' Cheese
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 1 gen 2012
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Rebel Riddim
Ska e rocksteady - Pubblicato da Cornerman International il 9 nov 2023
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Mafia & Fluxy Presents Lovers Revival Hits
Reggae - Pubblicato da Mafia & Fluxy il 9 nov 2015
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