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IRIE REGGAE HITS DANCEHALL (TIME LIFE) |
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Irie Reggae Hits Dancehall does exactly what the title
suggests. The comp takes the reggae style and spins it
for the dance floor. Ini Kamoze kicks off with the
infectious reggae grooves of "Here Comes the
Hostepper," followed by the less appealing hip-hoppish
"Gimme the Light" by Sean Paul. Calypso-ish flaves
touch "Living Dangerously" by Barrington Levy with
Bounty Killer. Then it's on to "Heads High" by Mr.
Vegas, a track that incorporates glitchy electronic
textures and a spartan quality that is surprisingly
engaging. "For You" by Spragga Benz is heavily
hip-hoppy but more entertaining than Sean Paul's
entry. Shabba Ranks brings on "Wicked in Bed," a
number that has hints of the mystic and some dub-style
traits; not bad. "Can't Satisfy Her" from I Wayne
returns to more thickly textured territory and "Murder
She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers and it's reggae-hop
tribalism. Gentleman presents "Intoxication," a song
that employs some modern R&B elements and is
surprisingly pleasing. "Ring the Alarm" from Tenor Saw
has an instantly stoned groove and "Subterranean
Homesick Blues" by Sizzla is a brash piece of reggae
sound. Buju Banton brings "Champion" to the table with
its vibe, continuing the aggro flow. Vybz Kartel
shares "Tekk," a song heavy on the reggaeton taste
while Sanchez' "Place Mash Up" lays out its
distinctive flavor. Bounty Killer performs "Roots,
Reality and Culture," with some minimalist dub
touches, and "No Guna to Town," a highly musical
number by Natty King. In the end, it's "Don't Dis the
Trinity" by Capelton, a quirky closing piece. This
comp is pretty good, overall, though it won't win over
anybody that isn't into reggae. It could have been
stronger, but is still a reasonably solid collection,
especially for reggae fans. -- review by Kristofer Upjohn
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