Jamaican E.T.

album by Perry

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Jamaican E.T. is an album by Jamaican producer, songwriter, and singer Lee \"Scratch\" Perry. Released in 2002, it won the Grammy Award for best reggae album. Perry was a pivotal figure in reshaping reggae music, pioneering the instrumental form known as dub. He was known for his innovative use of the studio as an instrument, experimenting with effects that influenced reggae, hip-hop, and rock production for decades. Perry's unique approach, including his eccentric methods like blowing marijuana smoke on master tapes, contributed to his legendary status in the music industry.1

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