R.I.P. Philip Smart: 13 Classics From His HC&F Studio

February 27, 2014

Red Fox and Screechy Dan – “Pose Off” (1991)

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Another example of the vitality of the New York reggae scene nurtured by Smart and HC&F,  Red Fox and Screechy Dan’s classic “Pose Off” was made on Hot This Year riddim, the same Smart production as Dirtsman’s hit by that name, at HC&F. “Pose Off” showcases these two members of the Ruff Entry Crew at their respective peaks in 1991, while the lean energy of this riddim would be a signature of Smart’s sound during this era.