OLDIES SUNDAY: Joy White – Check You Daughter (1975)

The month of March is recognized as “Women’s History Month“. Reggae Music, since its inception has had contributions from many great Women in every field from Vocals, to Production, to Performance. “Oldies Sunday” has recognized many Women during the month, and throughout the years. For today’s selection, we highlight Joy White, and her track, “Check You Daughter“.

Produced by Lloyd Campbell for Matador Production, and released through the Love label in 1975, “Check You Daughter” is an appreciation for the Rasta Woman. Joy White shares that she has gotten plenty attention and respect during her travels. She didn’t conform to the beauty standards that have been pushed in society, and she stands out with her Rastafarian faith and lifestyle. “Check You Daughter” gained popularity for White locally and Internationally shortly after its release, and added to her growing catalogue of songs.

Since the release of “Check You Daughter”, Joy White continued to release more music. She has worked with the likes of Bunny Lee, Donovan Germain, Sir Coxsone Dodd, Courtney Cole, The Revolutionaries, and toured with the likes of Sugar Minott, Derrick Morgan, Black Uhuru, Johnny Clarke, and others. Joy White also has a Daughter in Music, DJ Naz Gurlpower, who has been making strides in her own lane for a number of years. Joy White has scored a few hits over the years, but “Check You Daughter” is still recognized and celebrated by many.