Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel Though never a mainstream chart

Though never a mainstream chart hit

and communal

This four-bar section became one of the most sampled loops in music history

It bridges rocksteady and early reggae beautifully

and the drum groove keeps everything marching forward with irresistible momentum

Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel Though never a mainstream chartFew reggae instrumentals have the instant recognizability and crossover punch of Dave & Ansel Collins Double Barrel. Spinning on a 7 inch, this 1971 classic still explodes out of the speakers with the same swagger and energy that made it an international hit. Built on a tight, driving rhythm, Double Barrel is pure early reggae fire. The bassline is thick and bouncy, the organ riffs are sharp and infectious, and the drum groove keeps everything