A massive month for reggae fans - three (make that four) long play albums from the cream of the modern roots reggae crop. Chronixx delivered his debut LP with a slew of singles with some fresh soul/hip hop vibes to boot, some loved, some hated. For me maybe a few more big new hits would have sealed the deal. Second Samory I and Rory Stone Love released his debut album to much praise sticking true to the heavy roots sound abound. A bit same samey in parts and his voice wobbles in part, but the militancy is strong! Speaking of militant, non other than Jr Gong dropped his much awaited album and it doesn't dissapoint. As for the fourth album, that kudos goes to Mark Wonder riding some killer riddims, SOILD as a rock.
Riddim wise we also have some biggies too - a new one Upful is top notch, from Zincfence sideshoot Black African productions. On the 90s digital tip is Digital Salute, Far East, Digital Fashion and Darker Shades - all bouncing, grinding authentic digital roots that would slam any dancehall!
• Chronology •
Chronixx - Selassie Children
Chronixx - Country Boy
Chronixx - Skankin' Sweet
Chronixx - Spanish Town Rockin'
Chronixx - Likes
• Stony Hill •
Damian Marley - Speak Life
Damian Marley - Upholstery (feat. Major Myjah)
Damian Marley - Everybody Wants To Be Somebody
Damian Marley - Grown and Sexy (feat. Stephen Marley)
• Black Gold •
Rorystonelove and Samory I - Fear Of Jah
Rorystonelove and Samory I - Jah Power
Rorystonelove and Samory I - Black Gold
Rorystonelove and Samory I - Is It Because I'm Black
Yolanda Brown - Sugarcane
• Dragon Slayer •
Mark Wonder - Dragon Slayer
Mark Wonder - True Patriots
Mark Wonder - Celebrating This Life
Mark Wonder - Militancy (Extended Dubwize)
RSNY - Wildfire (Remix) (feat. Marla Brown)
Irie Souljah - Dreader Than DreadNikiesha Lindo - The Best Love
Lantan - Burn Dem Down
• Give Love Riddim •
JayJayBorn2Sing and Mandee - Black Lives Matter
Harmonie Deja - Party Nice [extended version]
• In The Ghetto Riddim •
Izac King - Roadblock
Marlon Asher - Man A Blaze
Jah Mikey One - In The Ghetto Dub (Haze St. Dub Live Mix)
• Upful Reggae Riddim •
Dre Island - Ganja I'm Smoking
Jah Bouks - Love and Unity
African Black Museum and I Grade Dub - Upful Reggae Riddim Dub
• Rolling Thunder Riddim •
Dreadsquad - Rolling Thunder (feat. Kojo Neatness and Gardna)
Dreadsquad - Rolling Thunder Riddim (Version)
• Digital Salute Riddim • Larger than Life •
Chino - Bars
Bobby Hustle - Friend In You
Gappy Ranks - Dung Dung Diggy
• Hot Kya Riddim •
Infinite - Search Is Ova
Sylford Walker - Dub of Jah
Buzzrock - Mystical Dub
• Far East Riddim •
Tibio - Never Give In
Dub Troubles - Never Give Dub
Dub Troubles - Natural Flex
• Digital Fashion Riddim • Digital B •
Frankie Paul - Real Thing
Assassin (Agent Sasco) - Laws of Life
Queen Ifrica - Tell the People
• Darker Shades Riddim •
Sting International feat. Shaggy - Pum Pum Phat
Sting International feat. Agent Sasco - Conqueror
Sting International feat. Spragga Benz - Love Is All I Bring
Sting International feat. Red Fox - Brooklyn Swing
EchoSlim x Nicko Rebel - HiGrade Skanking (feat. Mr. Williamz)
Damian Marley - Perfect Picture (feat. Stephen Marley)
Damian Marley - R.O.A.R.
Damian Marley - Caution
Cham - Back Way
Cham - Jump Off
Cham - Get Drink feat. Miss O
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