The History of Sleng Teng Riddim (Did David Bowie indirectly inspire digital reggae?)

Released in 1985 on King Jammy's label, "Under Me Sleng Teng" by Wayne Smith revolutionised reggae music and sparked a new digital era in the genre. It's the most voiced riddim and has been sampled countless times. But was Sleng Teng all inspired by a British glam rocker and a new employee at a company that makes calculators and watches?