Bullwackie (1985)

Bullwackie (1985) poster

Founded in the Bronx by Jamaican expat Lloyd ‘Bullwackie’ Barnes in 1976, Wackie’s take on dub and reggae was nothing if not distinctive. Idiosyncratic by nature, and textually lo-fi by necessity, this unique mojo long served as the label’s de facto sonic aesthetic. A protégé of Prince Buster, and a former engineer at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label, Barnes’ touch can be felt across dozens of records including sides from Wayne Jarrett, Sugar Minott, Prince Douglas, Horace Andy, Love Joys, and fellow producer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Released in 1981, the following hour-long documentary, Bullwackie In New York, provides a priceless snapshot of the independent label and the culture surrounding it. Live performances, interviews, studio footage and more.

Director: Christopher Coy
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Nic Morris
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

reggae, reggae music, bullwackie

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Christopher Coy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bullwackie about?
Founded in the Bronx by Jamaican expat Lloyd ‘Bullwackie’ Barnes in 1976, Wackie’s take on dub and reggae was nothing if not distinctive. Idiosyncratic by nature, and textually lo-fi by necessity, this unique mojo long served as the label’s de facto sonic aesthetic. A protégé of Prince Buster, and a former engineer at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label, Barnes’ touch can be felt across dozens of records including sides from Wayne Jarrett, Sugar Minott, Prince Douglas, Horace Andy, Love Joys, and fellow producer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Released in 1981, the following hour-long documentary, Bullwackie In New York, provides a priceless snapshot of the independent label and the culture surrounding it. Live performances, interviews, studio footage and more.
Who directed Bullwackie?
Bullwackie was directed by Christopher Coy.
Who stars in Bullwackie?
Bullwackie stars Lloyd Barnes, Horace Andy, Sugar Minott, Wayne Jarrett.
How long is Bullwackie?
Bullwackie has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Bullwackie?
Bullwackie is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Bullwackie produced?
Bullwackie was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.