Shorty The President - Learning

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

Reggae

1975

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
In The Ghetto
Version
Learning

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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

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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

Role	Credit
Producer	A. 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.