This verse helped popularize the idea of "Units" or "Posses" in reggae, which later evolved into the "Crews" and "Squads" of 90s hip-hop. 🌍 Legacy
The lyrics use a repetitive, hypnotic cadence that mirrors the heavy bassline of the Mad Mad riddim. Dragon unit - dragon unit (winstonlees 3rd verse)
The Dragon Unit was a specific group of dancers, associates, and "selectors" (DJs) who traveled with Michigan & Smiley. This verse helped popularize the idea of "Units"
In Rastafarian and Jamaican street parlance of the era, "Dragon" often symbolized strength, fire, and protection. "Dragon" often symbolized strength