Curly Locks by Junior Byles, mixed by the dub master Scientist, is a roots reggae classic steeped in vulnerability, love, and the revolutionary spirit of the 1970s. Originally produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry at the Black Ark, the song blends sweet melodies with a simmering undercurrent of political and personal tension.

Byles’ voice, tender yet tormented, delivers "Curly Locks, your father is a preacher..." as both a love lament and a quiet rebellion against societal norms. When Scientist steps in to apply his signature touch, he brings fire—not in flame, but in echo, reverb, and bass pressure. His dub version doesn’t just remix the track; it ignites it. The drums crack like sparks, the bassline rolls like thunder, and Byles’ voice echoes like a distant memory, burning through the haze of time and space.

This is applied fire: a sonic alchemy where roots reggae meets dub science. In the hands of Scientist, Curly Locks is transformed from a tender ballad into a mystical, smoldering soundscape—where every echo is a flare, and every drop a spark of cultural resistance.