Rita Anderson Jackie & Doreen - A Deh Pon Dem Welcome You Back Home

Review by Alex Sychev

A Deh Pon Dem Welcome You Back Home: A Reggae Gem That Feels Like a Warm Hug from Jamaica Alright, let’s get into this one. A Deh Pon Dem Welcome You Back Home by Rita Anderson Jackie & Doreen is the kind of album that sneaks up on you like an old friend you haven’t seen in years. Released in 2012 under Wincox Records and produced by none other than Clement "Coxsone" Dodd (yeah, THAT Coxsone), it’s got all the vibes—Rocksteady smoothness, Ska bounce, and that raw Jamaican soul we live for. First off, let me just say—it’s not every day you hear something so unapologetically rootsy but still fresh enough to slap in 2023. The whole thing feels like stepping into a dancehall where time doesn’t matter. But two tracks really stuck with me: “Welcome You Back Home” and “A Deh Pon Dem.” Let me break ‘em down for ya. “Welcome You Back Home” hits different. It’s warm, kinda nostalgic, like hearing your grandma call your name when you walk through the door after being gone too long. The harmonies are tight, almost churchy, but there’s this playful bassline underneath keepin’ things lively. Rita, Jackie, and Doreen? They sound like they’re singing TO you, not AT you, if that makes sense. There’s no pretense here—just pure heart. By the second chorus, I was humming along like I’d known the song my whole life. Then there’s “A Deh Pon Dem,” which flips the vibe entirely. This joint has more edge, more grit. It’s got that classic Rocksteady groove—you know, the one that makes your shoulders move before you even realize what’s happening. The lyrics hit hard; it’s about standing firm, claiming space, and letting folks know you ain’t backing down. The horns punch through at just the right moments, giving it this celebratory yet defiant energy. Honestly, I caught myself replaying this track three times in a row because it felt like a pep talk I didn’t know I needed. What strikes me most about this album is how timeless it feels. Even though it dropped over a decade ago, it could’ve been recorded yesterday—or fifty years ago. That’s the magic of reggae done right: it transcends trends and speaks straight to the soul. Plus, having Coxsone behind the boards? You KNOW he brought that authentic Studio One flavor that’ll never go outta style. But here’s the kicker—the unexpected part. Listening to this album made me think about how music can be both personal and universal at the same time. These songs aren’t flashy or trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, they remind us why we fell in love with reggae in the first place: its honesty, its rhythm, its ability to make you feel like you belong—even if you’re miles away from Jamaica. Oh, and random thought? If aliens ever land on Earth looking for proof of humanity’s creativity, we should hand them this album. Something tells me they’d dig it. So yeah, A Deh Pon Dem Welcome You Back Home isn’t perfect—and maybe that’s why it’s perfect. If you’re a fan of reggae, Rocksteady, or just good music period, do yourself a favor and give it a spin. Trust me, your ears will thank you later.

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Artist: Rita Anderson Jackie & Doreen
Album: A Deh Pon Dem Welcome You Back Home

Jamaica

Reggae

2012

Rating: 4.25

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
A Deh Pon Dem
Welcome You Back Home

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Jackie Opel and Doreen Scheafer - Welcome You Back - Coxsone Records ska

Rita Marley Anderson & The Wailers/A De Pon Dem

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Wincox Records

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
RE

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Jamrec Music
Recorded At	Jamaica Recording Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Clement "Coxsone" Dodd

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About Rita Anderson Jackie & Doreen

Name Vars

Marley Rita Anderson
R. Anderson
Rita

Aliases

Rita Marley
Esete

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *A Deh Pon Dem Welcome You Back Home* by Rita Anderson, Jackie & Doreen is a hidden gem in reggae history. Released in 2012, it blends rocksteady and ska vibes, taking you back to Jamaica's golden era. What makes it special? It was produced by the legendary Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, a pioneer of reggae music. Tracks like "Welcome You Back Home" and "A Deh Pon Dem" feel like a warm embrace from the past, keeping the spirit of classic Jamaican sounds alive.

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accionandoconcoaching

2025-03-14

The late Jackie Opel of barbados

awahnadege02

2025-03-14

So ska came before reggae?

danillonario

2025-03-14

One of the finest ska tunes ever.... Tops my list❤❤❤ Thanks for posting??????

ccgmn24

2025-03-14

I am 66 years old right now.When I first heard ska music from my Jamaican neighbors in the mid 1960s,I was hooked.Then Rock steady.Then Jamaican Dub.Then reggae.Then dancehall.American rappers did not invent the dub.It was the Jamaican masters.Don't get me started on Jamaican food.What that island has given to the world is immeasurable.The Bob Marley's of the world 10x over.By rights Jamaica should be the richest island in the Caribbean.But hasn't the African Diaspora always given its humanity and artistry to the world?

tatariaspengantin

2025-03-14

Two great singers of the time at their very best. GodBless Ska music ??good old days.

ritvikk49

2025-03-14

listen same artists : "you and I

rickwolff

2025-03-13

This is what u call a C.L.A.S.SI.C!!!

addicted2yum

2025-03-13

I'm in love with this tune!!!

jcollaz1

2025-03-12

brings back memories luv it....thanks

merawattanamanhias

2025-03-12

Studio One Ska is wicked!

ermaforteza

2025-03-12

A very rare 7inch vinyl.

miltonf1112

2025-03-12

Taking me back to the summer of 1964, Happy days!

madr2007

2025-03-12

simply great!!!

jnicoleink

2025-03-12

volgens mij ist jah shaka ..the beste selector ooit :)

relaxtest

2025-03-11

زوجه بوب مارلي

gaurikolhe

2025-03-11

Show de bolaaaa ???

impactwithinfluence

2025-03-10

@eckocute you Philippino prat. go and spread your hate somewhere else. if you dont like a song just switch it off. you simple minded 3rd world living oxygen stealing justin bieber loving arse!!!