Shorty The President - Learning

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Review by Joe Shin

Learning by Shorty The President: A Reggae Time Capsule from ‘75 Alright, let’s talk about Learning by Shorty The President. This 1975 reggae gem feels like a warm breeze blowing through Kingston and Montreal at the same time—yeah, it’s got that cross-country vibe since it dropped in both Jamaica and Canada. With labels like GG's Records, Impact! Records, Monica's Records, and Typhoon backing it, you know this album wasn’t just some side hustle. And hey, props to producer A. Ranglin for keeping things tight behind the boards. Now, when I first spun this record (okay fine, I streamed it), two tracks stuck out immediately: “Learning” and “In The Ghetto.” Let me break it down real quick. “Learning,” the title track, hits different right off the bat. It’s smooth but raw, with that classic reggae rhythm that makes your shoulders sway even if you’re sitting still. The lyrics? They feel like a life lesson wrapped up in basslines and horns. You can tell Shorty meant business here—he’s not just singing; he’s teaching. Like, yo, grab a pen and take notes because this isn’t just music—it’s wisdom on wax. Every time I hear those opening chords, I’m transported straight to a sun-soaked street somewhere between Trenchtown and Toronto. Then there’s “In The Ghetto.” Whoa. This one punches you in the gut emotionally. The vibe is heavier, darker, but still undeniably catchy. It’s not just talking about struggle—it is the struggle. The way Shorty delivers his lines over that haunting melody gives me chills every single time. It’s almost cinematic, like you’re watching a gritty documentary of resilience and pain play out in your mind. Honestly, it’s hard to listen to this track without feeling something deep in your chest. And don’t sleep on the instrumentals either. Tracks like “Version” show off how dope reggae production was back then. No frills, no auto-tune nonsense—just pure musicianship doing its thing. Reflecting on Learning, it strikes me how timeless this album really is. Even though it came out nearly 50 years ago, its themes still hit home today. Maybe that’s why reggae has such staying power—it speaks truths that never get old. Or maybe I’m just biased because this album reminds me of lazy summer afternoons and existential thoughts. Either way, it’s a keeper. Here’s the kicker though—how did this album not blow up globally? Like, what happened? Was it lost in translation between Jamaica and Canada? Or maybe people weren’t ready for Shorty’s vibe back then. Whatever the case, Learning deserves more shine than it gets. So go ahead, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up vibin’ so hard you forget what year it is.

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Artist: Shorty The President
Album: Learning
Rating: 5.0

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Filename: shorty-the-president-learning.zip
  • MP3 size: 16.2 mb
  • FLAC size: 158.7 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
In The Ghetto
Version
Learning

Video

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Shorty The President - Learning, Impact! Records-1975
Bongo Herman - In The Ghetto

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Catalog Numbers

RG 50

Labels

  • Impact! Records
  • Typhoon
  • GG's Records
  • Monica's Records

Listen online

  • online luisteren
  • online anhören
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • écouter en ligne
  • lyssna på nätet
  • lytte på nettet
  • escuchar en línea

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerA. Ranglin

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): VC 1936 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): VC 1936 B
  • Matrix / Runout: GGR-2210-A (RE-CUT)
  • Matrix / Runout: GGR-3734-SIDE B
  • Matrix / Runout: GG 6056 RRS VC PK
  • Matrix / Runout: GG 6057 RRS PK

About Shorty The President

Real Name

    • Derek Thompson

Name Vars

  • President Shorty
  • Shortie
  • Shortie & The President
  • Shortie The Presedent
  • Shortie The Presidenct
  • Shortie The President
  • Shortier The President
  • Shorty
  • Shorty (The President)
  • Shorty And The President
  • Shorty The Presidenct
  • Shorty The Press
  • Storty The President
  • The Presedent Man Shorty
  • The President

Aliases

  • Derek Thompson

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The reggae album *Learning* by Shorty The President, released in 1975, was a globe-trotting project. It came out in both Jamaica and Canada, carrying the raw vibes of reggae across borders. Produced by A. Ranglin, it featured tracks like "In The Ghetto" and "Learning," which echoed powerful messages. The album even saw releases under multiple labels like GG's Records and Monica's Records, showing just how much love it got back in the day.

Comments

ozgurakinci
2025-03-15
LEGENDS Bongo
004rana
2025-03-15
Nice Bongo cut version of SOLDERING - The Starlights ft. Stanley Beckford
animesh884
2025-03-14
Nice toastin' cut to ''SOLDERING'' - Stanley Beckford & The Starlights.   TUNE!
Pedra pura tenho esse compacto mas no selo phytoon...???
luusynthia9603
2025-03-14
Top top top precisamente em 93 quando ouvi pela primeira vez
rcalubad14
2025-03-14
Melõ do falador ! Anos 90 aqui em São Luís !
premsuthan
2025-03-14
Trópicos Club Ponta D'areia
juveria1997
2025-03-14
have this tune in my records box i need take out dust it off.
praduman29368
2025-03-13
VS pedra
macristinaoblianda
2025-03-13
Melô do falador tocou muito, 90tão pedra