Freddie Mcgregor - Push Comes To Shove (david Rodigan Special) May 2026

The live recording captures the "Captain of the Big Ship" delivering the lyrics with the same smooth authority as the original, but with the added "dubplate" flair that identifies Rodigan as the "champion sound". Musical Characteristics Genre: Classic Lovers Rock / Dancehall.

Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push Comes To Shove" is one of Freddie McGregor's most enduring anthems. The "Rodigan Special" is a unique re-recording where McGregor alters the lyrics to praise Rodigan’s skills as a selector and his dominance in the sound clash arena. The live recording captures the "Captain of the

While Rodigan played versions of this special for decades in clashes against rivals like Barry G, a definitive high-quality version was recorded on , at the historic BBC Maida Vale Studios. The "Rodigan Special" is a unique re-recording where

You can watch the live performance and hear the specific "Rodigan" lyrical tweaks on BBC Radio 1Xtra's YouTube channel. The song explores themes of resilience and making

The song explores themes of resilience and making difficult choices, but the "Special" transforms it into a tribute to Rodigan's longevity and "originality" in the reggae industry.

The is a legendary dubplate version of the 1986 reggae hit, specifically customized for world-renowned radio DJ and sound clash veteran David "Ram Jam" Rodigan . Historical Significance