Little John - Cocaine Smoking

Review by onur aktaş

Cocaine Smoking by Little John: A Raw Reggae Gem That Hits Hard Alright, let’s get this straight—Little John’s Cocaine Smoking isn’t your polished, radio-friendly reggae album. Nope. This 1983 Jamaican banger from the Volcano label is raw, unfiltered, and dripping with that heavy dub vibe. Produced by the legendary Henry "Junjo" Lawes, it’s got grit, soul, and enough bass to rattle your skull. If you’re looking for something soft or overproduced, keep walking. But if you want an album that punches you in the gut and makes you feel alive, stick around. First off, the title track “Cocaine Smoking” slaps harder than a rudeboy in a bar fight. The bassline? Monstrous. It’s like it grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. The lyrics? They don’t preach—they slap sense into you. Little John’s voice cuts through the mix like a machete through jungle brush, and the horns hit just right, adding that extra layer of chaos. You remember this one because it’s not trying to be pretty—it’s trying to be real. And damn, does it succeed. Then there’s “Tricksters Loving,” which flips the mood but keeps the intensity. It’s smoother, sure, but don’t mistake smooth for weak. This tune sneaks up on you, all laid-back vibes until the rhythm drops and you realize you’ve been nodding your head for five minutes straight. The interplay between the drums and the guitar riff is hypnotic as hell. It sticks with you because it’s deceptive—calm on the surface, but underneath, it’s pure fire. Now, here’s the kicker. Listening to Cocaine Smoking feels like stepping into a time machine that dumps you straight into a Kingston sound system party in ’83. It’s messy, loud, and imperfect—but that’s what makes it unforgettable. In a world full of auto-tuned nonsense, this album reminds you that music can still have teeth. Oh, and one last thing—don’t sleep on Junjo’s production. Dude knew how to make a record sound dangerous without overthinking it. Honestly, if this album was a person, it’d probably scare your mom—but in the best way possible. Play it loud, respect the craft, and maybe light one up while you’re at it. Just saying.

Artist: Little John
Album: Cocaine Smoking

Jamaica

Reggae

1983

Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Cocaine Smoking
Tricksters Loving

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Volcano Maxi Little John Smoking Cocaine Side A

Volcano Maxi Freddie McKay Tricksters Loving Side B

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Catalog Numbers

VPRD 186

Labels

Volcano

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Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
Stamped

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Henry "Junjo" Laws

Notes

Extended versions.

About Little John

Dance Hall Singjay and Producer Little John (born 1970 in Kingston, Jamaica) started DJing at a very tender age in the late 1970s on sound systems like Gemini, Volcano, Jammy's, Killamanjaro and later on his own Romantic Hi Fi. He also produced himself and a few other dance hall singers/DJs in the digital era on his label.

Real Name

John McMorris

Name Vars

A. Little John
John
L. John
Littl John
Little Johnny
Little Jon

Aliases

John McMorris

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1983 reggae album *Cocaine Smoking* by Little John was produced by the legendary Henry "Junjo" Lawes in Jamaica. Released under the Volcano label, it blends dub and reggae styles. The tracks "Cocaine Smoking" and "Tricksters Loving" give a raw, authentic feel of the era’s sound. It’s a piece of reggae history that still resonates with fans of the genre today.