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Sizzla’s second album in one month
Sizzla is back with his second album in just one month. February saw the release of the Caveman produced set The Chant, and now it’s time for Sizzla in Gambia, mostly recorded in the African country during a visit in … Continue reading
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Yet another decent album from Sizzla
I get the feeling that several Sizzla albums in recent years have been marketed with slogans like ”going back to the roots”. The man must be a veritable tree by now. Anyhow, the latest album where he travels back to the … Continue reading
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I want to be yelled at
Do you remember how it felt when your parents shouted at you when you were a kid? You broke a vase or wanted to stay up way too late and they raised their voice and maybe shouted angrily at you. … Continue reading
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Phillip “Fatis” Burrell has passed away
Phillip “Fatis” Burrell – one of Jamaica’s greatest and most important producers – passed away last night following compilations from a stroke about two weeks ago, reports several sources. Phillip Burrell was born in England, but moved to Jamaica where … Continue reading
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Killer compilation from Maximum Sound
UK-based label Maximum Sound, lead by producer Frenchie, went digital last week. The first step was to offer the back catalogue on iTunes, and the other day saw the release of the iTunes exclusive compilation Maximum Sound 2011. This set assembles 18 … Continue reading
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Half-year report – best tunes and albums yet
The first six months of 2011 have passed and there have been plenty of fine albums, singles and riddims from around the globe. From Down Under Mista Savona presented the wicked compilation Warn the Nation. Here in Europe producers, artists … Continue reading
Another decent effort from Sizzla
Sizzla – one of the most productive reggae artists ever – recently dropped The Scriptures, an album produced John John, son of veteran producer King Jammy. Last year the pair did the wicked Music in my Soul – featured on … Continue reading
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Heavyweight sounds from Down Under
Australian and Melbourne-resident Mista Savona rose to worldwide prominence with the Fire Dragon riddim, an inspired and clever relick of the Drum Song riddim, originally recorded at Studio One. This percussion driven Middle Eastern flavored masterpiece was in 2009 voiced … Continue reading
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A journey to Zion
I don’t know where to begin. I lack words to describe my feelings, but I’ve an urge to at least try to convey my emotions when listening to Takana Zion’s third full length album Rasta Government. Joy, pride and euphoria … Continue reading
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Essential duets from Alborosie
Last week I praised Sicilian dread Alborosie’s debut as a dub mixing engineer. And now it’s time for another round of applause. Alborosie, Specialist & Friends is a compilation of 27 Alborosie duets with the crème de la crème of … Continue reading
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