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name: Stylish Lee Scratch
image: SS3_chicagodetroit_modern_rastafarian_Lee Scratch.png
archetype: Chicago Detroit
swag_score: 3
date_added: "2024-12-10"
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# Stylish Lee Scratch

## Visual Elements

Two triangles with one upside-down colliding on top of each other forming what’s commonly known as the Star of David, with a blue colored eyeball in the middle.

## Cultural Context

Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican reggae and dub music pioneer, renowned for his innovative production techniques and eccentric personality. Born Rainford Hugh Perry, he gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s, producing for The Wailers and creating hits like "Upsetter" with his Upsetters band. Known for his experimental studio work, including remixing and effects, he won a Grammy in 2003 for Jamaican E.T.

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## Justification

Lee "Scratch" Perry's dub production innovations directly influenced electronic music's use of reverb, delay, and remix culture -- making him an ancestor of the sounds Chicago Detroit was built on.
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**Dominant Colors:** Silver, blue
**Archetype:** Chicago Detroit
**Ancestor:** [Rastafarian](../../../core-lore/ancestors/rastafarians.md)
**Swag Score:** 3
**Date Added:** 2024-12-10
**Sources:**
- https://www.metrotimes.com/music/dub-pioneer-lee-scratch-perry-brings-true-sonic-wizardry-to-
- https://afropop.org/articles/lee-scratch-perrys-underground-truths