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"Pass the Kouchie" - The Mighty Diamonds
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The Mighty Diamonds' 1981 roots anthem produced by Gussie Clarke on Studio One's "Full Up" rhythm; adapted a year later by Musical Youth as the global hit "Pass the Dutchie.".
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Pass the Dutchie: global No. 1, and the question of who gets paid
Two documented positions on reggae's cross-border hits, stated neutrally. One view celebrates 'Pass the Dutchie' as a showcase that carried Jamaican music and a Studio One rhythm to a worldwide audience; another emphasises the unresolved credit and publishing questions for the originators of 'Pass the Kouchie' and its rhythm source - a matter producer Gussie Clarke has publicly said pushed him toward music publishing. Neutral framing; no verdict, and no allegation against any individual. Sources: DancehallMag; Wikipedia (Pass the Kouchie / Pass the Dutchie); Jamaica Gleaner archive.
Stance: a global showcase for Jamaican music vs unresolved credit and publishing for the originators