- Category: Music » Reggae » General/Reggae
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- Release Date: September 25, 2007
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Greensleeves
- UPC: 601811130421
- WAPI (Tower ID): 111399064
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #92276 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #745 in Reggae (See Top 100 Reggae Bestsellers)
- #293 in General/Reggae (See Top 100 General/Reggae Bestsellers)
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More Albums by Various ArtistsRun a Quick Search on "Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2007" by Various Artists to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2007"Browse more products related to "Various Artists"ReviewUncut (p.111) - 4 stars out of 5 --- "Star turns include Ray Darwin's 'People's Choice', Jah Cure's 'Sunshine' and Gyptian's 'Give Thanks'..." Title NoteThe "one-drop" family of reggae rhythms (defined by their radical deemphasis of the first beat in each measure) was preeminent during the early and mid '70s, when roots reggae ruled the airwaves with its messages of political resistance, spiritual purity, and cultural solidarity. Then came the 1980s and the advent of the dancehall era, with its aggressive beats and decidedly secular lyrical tendencies. Dancehall and ragga, its electronic offspring, have been the reggae style of choice in Jamaica ever since, even as rootsier sounds have maintained a certain level of popularity in other parts of the world. But in recent years the one-drop sound has made a comeback in Kingston's dancehalls, and this collection brings together a third collection of 18 recent hits by such established stars as Sizzla, Lutan Fyah, and Jah Cure, as well as such up-and-coming artists as Tami Chynn, Nesbeth, and Alborosie. Inevitably, a compilation like this is going to be uneven, and about half of the songs here are pleasant enough but not the kind of thing that's likely to make very many new reggae recruits. But the high points on this program are excellent: a brilliant singer-DJ combination track featuring Beres Hammond and Buju Banton, a very hooky and subtly funky track titled "Roots" by Etana, and Jah Mali's nicely bubbling (if lyrically weird) "Roadblock." Everything else varies from pretty good to very good, and no track is a complete loss. Recommended. [The package includes a bonus DVD with videos for ten of the album's 18 songs.] ~ Rick Anderson If You Enjoy "Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2007 (CD)", May We Also Recommend:
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