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THE
MEDITATIONS: "GHETTO KNOWLEDGE"
EASY STAR RECORDS
The
Meditations are truly one of the few original
trio groups from the '70s still around and together
making great music. They are known for their
wonderful harmonies and strong message songs,
this CD has it all. Songs like Jah Music, Only
Jah Love, Curtis Mayfield's DoBeDown, Enemies
Away, Great Tribulation and the classic, Black
Man Redemption, on which they originally sang
background for Bob Marley. These are just some
of the songs you'll enjoy on this 17 track CD.
LUCIANO:
"SWEEP OVER MY SOUL"
VP RECORDS
You
Can't Stop Jah Works is not only the first song
on this great CD, but is the truth about Luciano.
It's truly Jah works that Luciano is here to
do. With his soul stirring voice, Luciano takes
you places you want to stay! This CD features
some hits for Luciano which were released as
singles. With new songs like Hold Strong, Final
Call, and When Will I Be Home?, this CD will
fast become a collectors item. Teaming up with
Morgan Heritage on Talking Bout, shows the world
that the new generation of Rootz and Message
Reggae singers is here to stay!
THIRD
WORLD: "GENERATION COMING"
I-MAN RECORDS
Third
world, is one of Reggae Music's most well known
bands. With Bunny Ruggs still on lead vocals,
there's no mistaking their sound. This CD took
listening to several times to grow on me. Songs
like Tuff Me Tuff, Clown in a Circus, Dem Man
Deh, and the title track, Generation Coming,
lets me know that Third World has not lost their
rootz. If you're a Third World fan, you have
to get this one.
MORGAN
HERITAGE: "DON'T HAFFI DREAD"
VP RECORDS
Ever
since they came on to the Reggae music scene,
the children of Reggae great, Denroy Morgan,
have been making in-roads. With this CD I can
honestly say that any road Morgan Heritage travels
on will have no dead ends. 17 tracks of message
music is hard not to want to hear over and over.
From the first song, Reggae Road Block, to the
title track Don't Haffi Dread, there is a message
for everyone, every where! May Jah bless the
Morgan family. Keep the rootz music coming.
ISRAEL
VIBRATION: "PAY THE PIPER"
RAS RECORDS
This
is Israel Vibration's first CD without foundation
member Apple Gabriel, but with the Roots Radics
as their studio and stage band, Skelly and Wiss
don't miss a beat. On this CD, Israel Vibes
gives you two new Ska tunes, "Exploitation"
and the title track, "Pay The Piper"(Rip
& Run Off). This album is filled with the
usual positive, uplifting, strong songs that
they are known the world over for, making this
a must-have CD for all Israel Vibes lovers.
VARIOUS
ARTISTS: "2-IN-1"
FINATIC RECORDS
Not
usually my favorite type of CD to listen to,
cause after the second song they all sound the
same. But not this one. 2-in-1 is a treat. First,
there's three different types of rhythms and
many great artists, such as Freddie McGregor,
Pam Hall, Screw Driver, Admiral Tibet, Thriller
U, Terry Ganzie, and many more. Thanks, "Fat
Man", for a continuous mix CD with no slackness
-Nuff Raspect!
AUGUSTUS
PABLO: "VALLEY OF JEHOSAPHAT"
RAS RECORDS
This
is a CD you want to hear again and again. The
original rocker -Augustus Pablo- delivers his
unique style as only he can do, and as he has
done so well for 30 plus years. This recording,
Pablo's last before passing away on May 18,1999,
features some of the best musicians in the business,
like Earl Chinna Smith, Jr. Delgado, Skully,
Black Steel and many more. "Valley Of Jehosaphat"
is truly one of Augustus Pablo's finest works
and soon will be a collector's item. Enjoy and
let's give thanks to the Most High for the music
of Augustus Pablo. RIP.
RAS
MICHAEL & THE SONS OF NEGUS: "SPIRITUAL
ROOTS"
VP RECORDS
After
25 plus years of spreading the message of the
Rasta man -through song and Nyahbinghi chanting
and drumming, Ras Michael is truly an artist
who sticks to his rootz. This CD, "Spiritual
Roots", blends traditional Binghi tunes
with standard Black Church Gospel songs. The
results are superb, songs like "This Train",
"Fire", and "Amazing Grace"
are the classics which stand out. Once you listen
to this CD you will feel closer to your spiritual
rootz. A must have and perfect for any Gospel
music program.
NASIO
FONTAINE: "REVOLUTION"
APHELION
Here's
the long awaited second CD of the young Lion
from Dominica. On this CD, Nasio is full of
fire with that revolutionary spirit he's been
blessed to share through his music. Songs like
"Jah Glory", "Truth Will Reveal",
"Apple", "Ras Tafari" and
"Revolution Soldier" are why we all
love Nasio Fontaine. The fresh sound Nasio has
is like none other; truly one of Reggae Music's
lions for the millennium. Strictly Rootz &
Kulcha is what Nasio's music is all about. "Revolution"
- well worth the long wait. Get it.
EVERTON
BLENDER: "ROOTS MAN CREDENTIAL"
HEARTBEAT RECORDS
This
Rootz man has nuff credentials. Since he came
on the Reggae scene, everybody has wanted a
piece of the Blender. This CD is full of strong
songs starting with the hit/classic Blender
tune, "Ghetto People Song" to "False
Words". There is a message for everyone.
When it comes to
future
lions of Reggae music, Blender can not be left
out. With songs like "Bingi Man A Come",
"Why Do We Have To War", "Higher
High", and "I Love Jah Jah",
we will be singing and humming this Rootz man's
songs for a long, long time. A must, must have!!!
KY-MANI:
"THE JOURNEY"
SHANG/GEE STREET
Following
in his father's footsteps, here comes Ky-mani
Marley with a fresh CD, "The Journey".
On this journey we can hear the many styles
or sides of Ky-mani -some love songs, some Hip
Hop-Ragga-Reggae flavor and some straight up
Rootz message songs. Track #13, "Warriors"
is a song which we should hear on all radio
stations and see on all video stations. Ky-mani
is definitely keeping the Marley music magic
alive and happening going into the new millennium.
A will-be collectors item. Get yours now!!
MONTY
ALEXANDER: "STIR IT UP -THE MUSIC OF BOB
MARLEY"
TELARC
Many
CDs pay tribute to Bob Marley and his music,
but none like this one. NONE! The great Jamaican
Jazz pianist, Monty Alexander, gives us Marley's
music in Jazz -not jazz fusion or jazz funk-
just pure Jazz. With the Gumption Band and several
U.S.A. Jazz musicians, Mr. Alexander captures
Marley's music in a way never done before. Tracks
include "Jammin", "The Heathen",
"No Woman No Cry", "Crisis",
and "I Shot the Sheriff". Get this
CD and you will have a new love for Marley music,
Monty Alexander and Rootz Jazz!!!!
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