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Slime and Reason

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Roots Manuva

Release Date September 01, 2008
I've been a fan of Roots Manuva for a while but it only took me one listen to be sure this is the best thing he's ever done. It hasn't been off my stereo since. If you like hip-hop you need this record.

CD-Charts Position 2
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London Zoo

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: The Bug

Release Date July 07, 2008
At first I was so dubious about this, I wasnt sure I would like its 'dubby' feel or its Dancehall-Step as I was more interested in a sub-bass dubstep / grime fest. But this release has made me mature and avoid grimey angry litte brats!

Also, what really blew my mind was the connection to ICE, GOD, Techno Animal and Dalek! Brilliant!

Each song on this album is a winner, individual and so diverse and progressive. Considering I got into this genre via getting bored of low-end sonic doom (Sunn, Earth, Melvins)...I cant wait to get more of it!

SKENG!

CD-Charts Position 3
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A Moment in Time: +DVD

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Beres Hammond

Release Date November 17, 2008
I HAD NOT HEARD OF BERES HAMMOND UNTIL 2 MONTHS AGO, WHEN HIS MUSIC WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME WHILST IN BARBADOS - I NOW HAVE 7 CDs OF HIS! THE RECORDINGS ARE ALL TOP QUALITY, AND THE LYRICS AND MUSIC EXCELLANT LISTENING. MY FAVOURITE ALBUM HAS TO BE 'BERES HAMMOND' WHICH WAS A 2004 PRODUCTION (BERES IN BOATER WITH MICROPHONE ON COVER). THE BONUS DVD WHICH COMES WITH THIS LATEST RECORDING IS, I ADMIT, A DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER.

CD-Charts Position 4
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The Boombastic Collection - Best of Shaggy

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Shaggy

Release Date August 25, 2008
I HAD NOT HEARD OF BERES HAMMOND UNTIL 2 MONTHS AGO, WHEN HIS MUSIC WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME WHILST IN BARBADOS - I NOW HAVE 7 CDs OF HIS! THE RECORDINGS ARE ALL TOP QUALITY, AND THE LYRICS AND MUSIC EXCELLANT LISTENING. MY FAVOURITE ALBUM HAS TO BE 'BERES HAMMOND' WHICH WAS A 2004 PRODUCTION (BERES IN BOATER WITH MICROPHONE ON COVER). THE BONUS DVD WHICH COMES WITH THIS LATEST RECORDING IS, I ADMIT, A DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Dancehall '69: 40 Skinhead Reggae Rarities

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 26, 2008
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one...

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Not 4 Sale

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Kardinal Offishall

Release Date September 29, 2008
This CD is worth buying for Bush Doctor alone. A brilliant fast blues/jazz-type piano played over a pumping bass rhythm and driving reggae rhythm. This is an instrumental of Peter Tosh' record of the same name - but that's what the Music Doctors did par excellence. It was also used as the backing track for Madness' Don't Quote Me On That. Warefare is also brilliant. I have both in vinyl and was really pleased to find them on CD. Reggae in your jeggae a lot with this one...

CD-Charts Position 7
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Music Of The Sun

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Rihanna

Release Date August 29, 2005
Like i said in my review this is a great debut album from rihanna,right let's get into the tracklisting:
Pon de replay-10/10 This track never gets old it is like ne-yo's so sick,i still listen to it in 2008 and never get bored of it.
Here i go again feat j-status-10/10 A great summer tune
If it's loving that you want-10/10 This was my favourite track off the album before it got released as a single,but i still like this song
You don't love me(no,no,no)feat vybz kartel-10/10 A great breakup tune featuring rihanna's amazing vocals
That la,la,la-10/10 I didn't like this song at first,because i couldn't understand what she was saying,but i looked up the lyrics and now i love it, a good pop/rock song
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CD-Charts Position 8
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Tighten Up! Trojan Reggae Classics (1968 - 1974)

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 26, 2008
This Tighten-Up compilation will put a smile on your face this summer, and might even make you think the sun is shining.

There is a definite progression to be heard as the tracks draw from the original eight lps in the series.

Reggae is still a relatively new concept in the first tracks, having just taken over from the slower rock-steady style in the early sixties. So the first few numbers are very R&B-like. Half way through the first disc the familiar bass thump is there and you know you're not in Kansas anymore.

I am a big fan of unlikely Reggae covers and there are some gems here. The theme from Shaft had me grinning from ear to ear. Bridge Over Troubled Water is pretty good as well.

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CD-Charts Position 9
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Arular

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: MIA

Release Date April 18, 2005
This is the sound of the 21st century. This is the sound of globalisation (and proof that that needn't necessarily be a dirty word!) This is the sound you'll want to hear again and again and again. If you like your music safe and formulaic, steer clear of this. But if you want to hear something fresh, then this may be just what you're looking for...

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2008: +DVD

CD-Charts > Music > Dancehall and Ragga
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 06, 2008
This is the sound of the 21st century. This is the sound of globalisation (and proof that that needn't necessarily be a dirty word!) This is the sound you'll want to hear again and again and again. If you like your music safe and formulaic, steer clear of this. But if you want to hear something fresh, then this may be just what you're looking for...