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Agony riddim

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Late-1980s digital dancehall rhythm built at King Jammy's by house band Steely & Clevie in 1987 and first voiced by Pinchers on the hit "Agony," with further cuts from deejays including Shabba Ranks and Admiral Bailey.

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Discogs; riddim-id; Wikipedia (Steely & Clevie); DancehallMag.

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