The return of Sister Nancy’s timeless album, One Two. Reggae Tastemaker

THE RETURN OF SISTER NANCY’S TIMELESS ONE TWO

In 1982, a young DJ from Papine stepped into Channel One and made history. Sister Nancy, still in her teens, recorded One Two, a set that challenged norms and cemented her place as the first woman to dominate Jamaica’s male-driven dancehall stage. More than forty years later, the album’s fire still burns, and now it is back on vinyl once again.

The first reissue, a striking blue edition for Record Store Day 2025, sold out instantly and hit #3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Now VPAL Music and Techniques bring it back on heavyweight black vinyl, complete with the original artwork and liner notes from reggae historian John Masouri.

SISTER NANCY, SHE AH ONE INNA THREE MILLION

Its standout, Bam Bam, has become one of Jamaica’s most recognisable songs. It has shaped the sound of artists such as Lauryn Hill, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Groove Armada. Rolling Stone also placed it among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

The album’s depth reaches well beyond that single. Tracks like Transport Connection, The Only Woman DJ With Degree, and the title cut reveal Nancy’s wit, command, and lyrical power. Backed by Winston “Riley” Edwards and Channel One’s top players, the LP captured dancehall’s raw Rub-a-Dub energy at its height.

On September 5 in the US and September 12 in the UK, this classic spins again.

ABOUT SISTER NANCY

The return of Sister Nancy’s timeless album, One Two. Reggae Tastemaker

Sister Nancy, born Ophlin Russell in Kingston in 1962, stepped onto the soundsystem stage as a teenage trailblazer, defying a male-dominated dancehall scene. Her 1982 debut One Two captured that raw energy, with Bam Bam becoming a global touchstone.

Her collaborations include Yellowman, Junjo Lawes, and Naya Rockers on Teach The Youths, weaving fearless lyrics into the rhythms of Kingston. Decades later, her voice continues to shape reggae and dancehall.

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