Best Dressed Chicken in Town

Best Dressed Chicken in Town is a 1978 collection by Jamaican deejay Dr. Alimantado that showcases roots reggae with a heavy dub influence. The album pairs his distinctive toasting and raspy vocal presence with deep basslines, spare drum and percussion patterns, and echo-drenched studio effects, blending social commentary and Rastafarian themes with moments of playful wordplay. Its rough-hewn production and streetwise delivery capture the mid 1970s deejay culture and the dub-minded sound of that era.