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F.J.
That's The Way

That's The Way

Artists

F.J.

Catno

SC#04

Formats

1x Vinyl LP Compilation

Country

US

Release date

Jan 1, 2019

F.J. - That's The Way | Smiling C (SC#04)

smilingc: ...Fritz Bootle, Jr. (F.J.) story began in Freeport on the Grand Bahama Island. While legendary balearic acts were honing in on a sun-soaked sound at Compass Point Studios on the nearby island of New Providence, you could ferry over to Freeport, to witness an equally flourishing scene of soca, reggae, and disco music. If you were lucky, you might’ve caught a live show from F.J. at one of the various clubs around town. During the early ‘90s, regulations on drug traffickers were quite loose which meant discotheques were in full swing and the island attracted a bevy of pleasure-seeking tourists. In addition to the clubs, fish fry’s at the beach were popular places for locals to grab a beer and some snapper to hear the DJs play new selections from neighboring islands. It was a lively time on the island, and F.J.’s music was meant to reflect the relaxed attitude that came with the archipelago lifestyle.

Media: Mi
Sleeve: M

$50*

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A1

Fool's Love

A2

That's The Way

A3

Bahama Unite

B1

I Want Her

B2

Chate

B3

In My Heart

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