3. Deborahe Glasgow, “Champion Lover.”
Yes before anybody outside Jamaica really knew who the hell Shabba Ranks was, Deborahe Glasgowe–British-born of Guyanese parentage–was killing tunes like this outta road first for Mad Professor’s Ariwa label and then for legendary producer Gussie Clark. This one, of course was touched by Shabba and then remade into the hit “Mr. Lover Man” with Chevelle Franklin on the hook but see also “Don’t Test Me.” And don’t. Test her.