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Here is a nearly complete list of all the albums of roots music emanating from the Virgin Islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, along with other recordings released by VI Artists scattered throughout the diaspora.   Click on an albums' image for more information about that CD, or visit our Artists page to learn more about a particular artist. 

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Abja:

Abja
Mahogany Road
I Grade Records

2006
Outstanding sophmore effort from Abja, the Red I Blues man, this album got nuff vibes!!! 
Favorite Selection: Whitewash
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Abja - Inna Red I Hour Abja
Inna Red I Hour
I Grade Records
2003
Debut release by this artist (also featured on Weep Not) has a distinctively rootsy blues feel to it. 
Favorite Selection: War
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Ancient King

Ancient King
Judgement
Full Grown Records
2008
Judgement is the second CD from 'Chanta' Ancient King.  Released on Full Grown Records, this album features productions from Andres Estrada and Maurice Williams.   
Favorite Selection: Black Holocaust
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Ancient King - Conquering Sound Ancient King
Conquering Sound
I Grade Records
2005
Debut release by this Chanta (also featured on Weep Not under the name 'Willow'), this album features combinations with Prince Pankhi, Empress Michel and Vaughn Benjamin. 
Favorite Selection: Do Good
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Army:

Army
Zion Soldiers Chant
Focal Point Records

2008
Army teams up with Tuff Lion once again for his fourth album Zion Soldiers Chant. Released on Focal Point Records, the 14 tracks contained on this CD include some of Army's finest works to date. 
Favorite Selection: Carbon Date
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Army - Rasta Awake Army
Rasta Awake
I Grade Records
2005
For his third album, Army links up with Tuff Lion and I Grade Records and releases 13 crucial songs.
Favorite Selection: Preying Mantis
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Army - Struggler Army
Struggler
Dub Rise Records
2003
A good sophomore effort from this heartical artist from this artist from the Dub Rise Records stable.
Favorite Selection: Overtime
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Army - Yesterday's News Army
Yesterday's News
Dub Rise Records
2003
This debut album was remastered and re-released by Dub Rise Records.
Favorite Selection: Arise
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Army - Yesterday's News (original cover) Army
Yesterday's News
Glamorous Records
2000
Debut album of Army, who also appears on the Eastbound CD.  Yesterday's News was initially released by Glamorous Records.
Favorite Selection: Arise
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Army - Calling Jah Army Army & Luciano
Calling Jah Army
Dub Rise Records
2003
CD single featuring Army in combination with Jamaican reggae sensation Luciano. Listen to CD
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Bambu Station:

Bambu Station
Break The Soil
Mt. Nebo Records
2006
Break The Soil is a soulful album filled with lots of intricate harmonies and Jahlani Horton's eloquent poetry put to music. 
Favorite Selection: Brotherhood
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Bambu Station - One Day Bambu Station
One Day
Mt. Nebo Records
2003
Crucial release by Bambu Station who are also featured on Talkin Roots Vol. 1.
Favorite Selection: Humanity Bawlin'
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Batch:

Ras Batch
Know Thyself
I Grade
Records
2012
Batch's seventh album, released by I Grade Records, covers the full spectrum of roots reggae and represent some of Batch's finest works to date.
Favorite Selection: Jah Children 
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Batch
Vizionary
Itation
Records
2008
Produced by Revolution Sound and Batch, this Itation Records release is a beautiful album that is sure to please roots lovers. 
Favorite Selection: Savage
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Batch
I-ver Strong
GreenSphere
Records
2007
Batch and GreenSphere Records join forces on this album that contains combinations with Malika Madremana, Ahfya, Blaak Lung, Ras Attitude & more.   
Favorite Selection: Melanin
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Batch
To The Root
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2007
The fourth album from Sound V.I.Zion Records master Batch contains some crucial selections & combinations.
Favorite Selection: Cry Out
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Batch - Jah Guidance Batch
Jah Guidance
Carrion Brookes Prod.
2005
Batch teams up with Carrion Brookes Productions for his third solo album, which contains some really solid material.
Favorite Selection: High Chant
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Batch - Keep The Faith Batch
Keep The Faith
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2004
Admirable follow-up to his debut album from this leader of the Sound V.I.Zion Records posse.
Favorite Selection: Leave Out Babylon
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Batch - Who You Are Batch
Who You Are
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2003
Debut release from the founder of Sound V.I.Zion Records who also appears on the Culturellennium compilations.
Favorite Selection: Jah Guide I
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Batch - Jah Guidance EP Batch
Jah Guidance EP
Carrion Brookes Prod.
2005
This EP from Batch's forthcoming album Jah Guidance contains 3 tracks including a combination with Afyah, a new voice in the Sound V.I.Zion Records family. 
Favorite Selection: Jah Guidance
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Danny I:

Danny I
Unchangeable
I Grade Records
2007
Killer sophomore album from Danny I who represents STX reggae to the fullest.
Favorite Selection:  Pay'in Full
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Danny I - Jah Fury Danny I
Jah Fury
Iyah Ites
2002
Initial album from this artist who also appears on the Eastbound II and Talking Roots II albums.
Favorite Selection:  Jah Fury
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De Apostle:

De Apostle
Xtreme - All Or Nothing
L.P. Records

2004
This album includes a full CD of new selections along with an additional 16 track CD of songs from 'the collection'.
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De Apostle - Renegade Music De Apostle
Renegade Music
L.P. Records
2003
The third album from De Apostle includes some previously released tracks along with an accompanying DVD.  
Favorite Selection:  I Know
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De Apostle - Book Of Fire De Apostle
Book Of Fire
L.P. Records
2002
Second album from this artist who music and vocals are more akin to JA artists than what typically emanates from STX.
Favorite Selection:  Genesis
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De Apostle - Genisis De Apostle
Genesis
L.P. Records
2001
Debut album from De Apostle who also appears on the Culturellennium and Homegrown compilations.   
Favorite Selection:  My Vision
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Dezarie:

Dezarie
The Fourth Book
Afrikan Roots Lab
2010
This outstanding release includes plenty of songs of reverence as well as some stern warnings and is proof positive of the incredible journey Dezarie's music has travelled since the release of FYA.
Favorite Selection: Roots & Culture
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Dezarie
Eaze The Pain
Afrikan Roots Lab
2008
From "Hail Jah" through "Ras Tafari" Dezarie emotes with a militant reverence while stirring the conscience with piercing lyrics. 
Favorite Selection: Hail Jah
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Dezarie - Gracious Mama Africa Dezarie
Gracious Mama Africa
Afrikan Roots Lab
2003
Crucial album from St. Croix's roots empress, Gracious Mama Africa is a dynamic album that is sure to become a roots classic.
Favorite Selection: Law Fe De Outlaw
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Dezarie - Fya Dezarie
Fya
I Grade Records
2001
Debut album from this outstanding vocalist, Dezarie was given the 'Best New Artist' award at the 2001 Atlanta Reggae Awards.
Favorite Selection: Most High
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Donny Dread:

Donny Dread - Set De Pace Donny Dread
Set De Pace
Groundbreaking Records
2004
Debut album from this chanter who also appears on the I Grade compilation "Weep Not".
Favorite Selection: Confine
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Iba:

Iba
Many Lives
Mt. Nebo Records
2006
Many Lives is the second top-notch album  to emerge from roots vaults of Mt. Nebo Records
Favorite Selection: Stay In The Right
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Iba - Jah Lion Iba
Jah Lion (Children Of The Nile)
Mt. Nebo Records
2003
Debut offering from this highly talented singer who also appears on Talkin Roots Vol. I.
Favorite Selection: African Queen
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Ikahba:

Ikahba - Troddin' To Zion Ikahba
Troddin To Zion
Afrikan Roots Lab
2004
Strong lyrics permeate throughout this artist's initial album of Ikahba who also lended some selections to the Homegrown and Eastbound II albums under the name Ika Melody.
Favorite Selection: Dem Skylarkin
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Inner Visions:

Inner Visions
Alive!

Blue Bitch Music
2010
Inner Visions releases Stay Alive!, their follow-up studio album to 2005's Frontline.
Favorite Selection: Bordernline
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Inner Visions
Finally Captured Live

Petroglyph Music
2008
At long last, the crucial sounds of Inner Visions are Finally Captured Live
Favorite Selection: Burn Down Babylon
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Inner Visions - Frontline Inner Visions
Frontline
Blue Bitch Music
2005
The Pickering family (Grasshopper, Jupiter, Akiba and Aswad) return in full force for the latest Inner Visions release.
Favorite Selection: Blasphemers
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Inner Visions - Street Corner Musicians Inner Visions
Street Corner Musicians
Blue Bitch Music
2003
A second generation of Pickerings (Akiba and Aswad) join the band for their third release.
Favorite Selection: Kindred Journey
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Inner Visions - Spiritual Dancer Inner Visions
Spiritual Dancer
Blue Bitch Music
2000
This album demonstrates Inner Visions' refined and eleborate musical abilities which distinguishes them from the St. Croix's raw roots style. 
Favorite Selection: Spiritual Dancer
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Inner Visions - Love One Another Inner Visions
Love One Another
Blue Bitch Music
1995
Debut album from this premier St. John band whose members include the Pickering brothers.
Favorite Selection: Blow Down Babylon
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Jacob Seed:

Jacob Seed
Equal Rights & Justice
Jacob Seed
2008
Another excellent release from this band which includes brothers Boone, Ludrik and Kadal Lake.
Favorite Selection: Equal Rights
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Jahcob Seed - Heed Deh Call Jahcob Seed
Heed Deh Call
Ground Control Records
2003
Strong, well-rounded musical offering from this talented singer on his debut release.
Favorite Selection: Heed Deh Call
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Jahman:

Jahman
Rasta Endure
Splatter House Records
2008
Rasta Endure is Jahman's most recent release in which he continues to chant about righteousness and clean living. 
Favorite Selection: Rasta Endure
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Jahman - Reggae International Jahman
Reggae International
Splatter House Records
2004
Reggae International is the follow-up album to Jahman's debut release Poverty Struggle.
Favorite Selection: Penitentary
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Jahman - Poverty Struggle Jahman
Poverty Struggle
Splatter House Records
2000
This debut release by Jahman contains some sweet vocals and riddims to keep you skanking.
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Junior P:

Junior P
Positive Vibez
Tru Vibez Muzik
2006
Junior P comes forward once again with Positive Vibez. Junior shows some musical versatility on this follow-up album to Give Thanks.
Favorite Selection: Living It Up
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Junior P - Give Thanks Junior P
Give Thanks
Tru Vibez Muzik  
2004
Give Thanks is the first release from Junior P, whose musical and composition skills foretell a great future.  
Favorite Selection: Change Up
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Katalyss:

Katalyss
Start A Fire
Katalyss Music
2004
Katalyss sets his career ablaze with the debut release of Start A Fire.  Musical diversity runs rampant and excellent productions abound on this album. 
Favorite Selection: Start A Fire
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Mada Nile:

Mada Nile
Dream Big
Solar Power Ent.

2012
Dream Big is Mada Nile's fourth album and includes 13 crucial selections including combinations with Spla 'Ijah and Ambush.   
Favorite Selection: Look How Meh Shine
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Mada Nile
On My Way
MAK Production
2008
On My Way is the third album from Mada Nile and includes a massive collaboration with nuff VI Artists. 
Favorite Selection: Righteously
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Mada Nile
Many Roads
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2007
Mada Nile returns with another crucial album that represents some of her finest works to date
Favorite Selection: Senseless Killing
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Mada Nile - Rise Today Mada Nile
Rise Today
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2004
Poignant lyrics abound on this sistren's debut release which includes contributions from Ras Attitude and Batch.
Favorite Selection: Batta Bruise
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Massiah:

Massiah
Honor Rebel
Tru Vibez Muzik
2007
Debut album from this fyah chanta who first surfaced on the Itinual Jah and Black Star Liner II compilations.  
Favorite Selection: They Don't Know
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Masta Chang:

Masta Chang - Be Yourself Masta Chang
Be Yourself
JC & MC Production
2003
This solo effort from this Masta Chang, who also has several selections on the I Grade compilation album "Weep Not", has a distinctively more 'ragga' flavor to it then most st. croix albums.
Favorite Selection: Ice, Gold and Green
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Midnite:

Midnite
Anthology

Afrikan Roots Lab
2011
Anthology is the latest release to surface from the Afrikan Roots Lab Label featuring the word sound and power of Midnite on 14 diverse Tracks.  
Favorite
Selection: He Say She Say
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Midnite
What Makes A King?
Afrikan Roots Lab
2010
Afrikan Roots Lab brings you the first studio album from Midnite in nearly 6 years.  Ten outstanding tracks comprise this crucial release that is a must have. 
Favorite Selection: High Places of Anu
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Midnite
Live 94117
Rastafaria 
2008
Rastafaria presents a long-awaited live recording of Midnite.  Nine selections are included from a 2007 performance in San Francisco. 
Favorite Selection: Rasta Man Still Stand
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Midnite - Ainshant Maps Midnite
Ainshant Maps
Afrikan Roots Lab
2004
After a 2-year drought of strictly Midnite materials, the band returns to their well established pattern of spewing out some of the best roots music on the planet.
Favorite Selection: Knocka Fire
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Midnite - Scheme A Things Midnite
Scheme A Things
Rastafaria
2004
Released contemporaneously with Ainshant Maps, this Rastafaria release continues Midnite's tradition of fiery lyrics laced over some outstanding roots riddims.
Favorite Selection: Bazra 
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Midnite - Intense Pressure Midnite
Intense Pressure
Rastafaria
2003
This dub album establishes that Midnite is a formidable power in roots music even without any contributions from the amazing lyrical skills of lead singer, Vaughn Benjamin.
Favorite Selection: Man Tain
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Midnite - Seek Knowledge Before Vengeance Midnite
Seek Knowledge Before Vengeance
Afrikan Roots Lab
2002
Midnite takes roots music to an entirely new level with the heartical selection of songs contained on Seek Knowledge Before Vengeance.
Favorite Selection: Ras For A Reason
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Midnite - Jubilees Of Zion Midnite
Jubilees Of Zion
Afrikan Roots Lab
2001
The introductory musical offering from the Afrikan Roots Lab record label, the re-release of this album is crucial because of the 16-page lyrics booklet it contains.
Favorite Selection: One
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Midnite - Jubilees Of Zion Midnite
Jubilees Of Zion
Midnite Roots Music
2000
This album was recorded in st. croix shortly after the band returned their after a 6-year sojourn to Washington D.C., and is the initial recording at Midnite's Afrikan Roots Lab studio.
Favorite Selection: One
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Midnite - Ras Mek Peace Midnite
Ras Mek Peace
Wildchild!
2000
The album that first introduced me to the st. croix vibes, this CD was made with no mixing board, filtering, compression, equalization, noise reduction, multitracking or overdubbing.
Favorite Selection: Lion Wears The Crown
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Midnite - Unpolished Midnite
Unpolished
Rastafaria
1997
Initially release in 1997, this debut album was re-released by Rastafaria in 2001 and is one of my all-time favorite roots classics.
Favorite Selection: Don't Move (Lion's Dread)
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Midnite / I Grade:

Midnite I Grade
Rule The Time
I Grade Records

2007
Rule The Time is the sixth collaboration between Vaughn Benjamin and I Grade Records represents some of the most rootsy compositions to date.
Favorite Selection: Born In The Time
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Midnite I Grade
Jah Grid
I Grade Records

2006
Vaughn Benjamin & I Grade team up for their fifth collaboration which features heavy roots riddims thanks to the use of all live instruments for this recording.
Favorite Selection: YHWH
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Midnite I Grade - Let Live Midnite I Grade
Let Live
I Grade Records
2005
This is the 4th collaboration between Midnite and I Grade, and continues the tradition of wicked chants laid down over a diverse blend of musical styles.
Favorite Selection: Closed Societies
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Midnite - Vijan Midnite I Grade
Vijan
I Grade Records
2003
This 3rd collaboration between Midnite and I Grade records contains some poignant lyrics weaved over some crucial soundtracks. 
Favorite Selection: Structa
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Midnite - Assini Midnite I Grade
Assini
I Grade Records
2002
Midnite and I Grade records return with another excellent collaboration that is a little harder-hitting rhythmically than most Midnite releases.
Favorite Selection: Ises
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Midnite - Nemozian Rasta Midnite I Grade
Nemozian Rasta
I Grade Records
2001
Vaughn Benjamin is so lyrically prolific that he uses I Grade and Branch I as avenues to let keep the people feed.  This debut collaboration also includes several selections by Dezarie.
Favorite Selection: Bless
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Midnite Collaborations:

Midnite / Rastar
Treasure

Rastar Records
2011
Treasure is the fifth album to be released featuring collaborations between Vaughn Benjamin & Rastar Records and the first album to be distributed by VP Records.
Favorite
Selection: Scientist Black
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Midnite / Lion I
Ark A Law

Higher Bound
2010
Vaughn Benjamin once again joins forces with Higher Bound Productions to bring you Ark A Law, a CD featuring an interesting set of 13 riddims. 
Favorite
Selection: Troddin' Out
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Midnite/Rastar
To Mene

Rastar Records

2009
To Mene is the third collaboration between Rastar Records and Vaughn Benjamin that was recorded in Frederiksted, St. Croix.        
Favorite
Selection:
Play
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Midnite / D. Williams
Kayamagan

Rastafaria
2008
In 1999, Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin and Desmond Williams (Thievery Corporation) teamed up for some recordings that have surfaced as Kayamagan.
Favorite
Selection: A Cool Veranda
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Midnite / Natural Vibes
Maschaana

Natural Vibes
2008
Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin and Ras L join forces once again for the release of Maschaana, the third collaboration to emanate from the vaults of Natural Vibes.
Favorite
Selection: House Of Behavior
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Midnite/Lustre Kings
Infinite Quality

Lustre Kings Producions

2007
Vaughn Benjamin and Lustre Kings Productions bring you one of the finest Midnite collaborations to date.  The 18 tracks on this CD are not to be missed.
Favorite
Selection: Right Now
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Midnite/Rastar
Better World Rasta

Rastar Records

2007
Vaughn Benjamin links up with Rastar Records on this CD that contains some heavy sounds including some classic Black Uhuru riddims.      
Favorite
Selection: Negus I Rastafari
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Midnite/Higher Bound
Bless Go Roun

Higher Bound Prod.
2007
Vaughn Benjamin joins forces with Higher Bound Productions for this 13-track CD containing diverse riddims.     
Favorite
Selection: Raining King
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Midnite/Mytsic Vision
New 1000

Full Grown Records
2007
Vaughn Benjamin teams up with Mystic Vision once again on New 1000, an 18-track CD.     
Favorite
Selection: Real Time
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Midnite/Lion Tribe
Suns Of Atom

Fifth Son Records
2007
Suns of Atom is a 13-track collaboration between Vaughn Benjamin and Lion Tribe.   
Favorite
Selection: Meltout
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Midnite/Groundbreaking
Aneed

Groundbreaking Records
2007
Vaughn Benjamin teams up with Donny Dread to bring you Aneed, a 13-track CD in which Vaughn plays most of the instruments on the album.     
Favorite
Selection: Ehlend
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Midnite / Mystic Vision
Current

Natural Vibes
2006
Natural Vibes Records brings you Current, a 16-track collaboration between Vaughn Benjamin and Mystic Vision, a roots reggae band based out of New Mexico.     
Favorite
Selection: Seashells
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Midnite / Ras L.
Thru & True
Rastafaria
2006
Vaughn Benjamin and Ras L team up once again on this latest 18-track collaboration to be released by Rastafaria Records.  
Favorite Selection: Mat
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Midnite Branch I - Full Cup Midnite / Ras L.
Full Cup
Natural Vibes
2004
This 17-track album is a collaboration between Vaughn 'Midnite' Benjamin and Ras L.
Favorite Selection: Worthy Deeds
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Midnite Branch I:

Midnite Branch I - Project III Midnite Branch I
Project III
Natural Vibes
2003
Released in late 2003, this 15-track Branch I project is the initial release by Natural Vibes, based out of Massachusetts.
Favorite Selection: Permit Zion
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Midnite Branch I - He Is Jah Midnite Branch I
He Is Jah
Rastafaria
2003
This Branch I project exposes the ability of Vaughn Benjamin to ride a wide variety of rhythms and still have a distinctively roots feel to it.
Favorite Selection: Bombs Away
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Midnite Branch I - Geoman Midnite Branch I
Geoman
I Grade Records
2003
The first Branch I album to be released by I Grade Records, Geoman contains 15 tracks that are sure to move anyone that is open to the possibilities that this album offers.
Favorite Selection: Jah In Dem (w/ Dread Ites & Pressure)
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Cipheraw - Midnite Branch I Midnite Branch I
The Cipheraw
Rastafaria
2002
This Rastafaria musical offering is a remastered version of The Cipheraw that was originally released by Glamorous Records.
Favorite Selection: Check Yu Self
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Midnite Branch I - The Cipheraw (original cover) Midnite Branch I
The Cipheraw
Glamorous Records
2002
This is the works of Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin and Phillip Merchant, to which Eddie Russell III adds trumpets trumpets to create an album that has a roots/jazz flavour to it.
Favorite Selection: Check Yu Self
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Mystical Youths:

Mystical Youths - Souljahs Mystical Youths
Souljahs
Iyah Ites Productions
2004
Debut album from this group who first surfaced with an excellent composition on the Eastbound II album.
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NiyoRah:

NiyoRah
Purification Session
I Grade Records
2006
Purification Session is the follow-up album to the critically acclaimed debut release.  Niyo continues emphasizing cultural living his love of nature on this 2006 release.    Favorite Selection: Nothing To Prove
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NiyoRah - A Different Age NiyoRah
A Different Age
I Grade Records
2005
The debut solo album from this The Star Lion Family who has the ability to share his messages through smooth singing, intense chanting and skilled MCing. Favorite Selection: Fullest Confidence
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Nubian Natty:

Nubian Natty
Nah Go Like Me
Groundbreaking Records
2007
Nah Go Like Me is the debut album of Nubian Natty in which the production work of Donny Dread is heavily featured.
Favorite Selection: Blood Money
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Positively Nelsons:

Positively Nelsons
So, Let Dem Talk
P
ositively Nelsons

2009
So, Let Dem Talk is the fourth musical offering from the family of Positively Nelsons .
Favorite Selection:
Help Me Jah
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Positively Nelsons
Know Where You're Going
P
ositively Nelsons

2008
Know Where You're Going is the third album from Positively Nelsons .
Favorite Selection:
I Am His Daughter
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Positively Nelsons
Wait A Minute
Positively Nelsons
2005
Wait A Minute is the second album from Sisters Sparkles and Empress Auset who come together to form Positively Nelsons.
Favorite Selection: A Love For Jah
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No More Tumble Weed
Positively Nelsons
2005
No More Tumble Weed is the 11 track debut release from these St. Croix born sisters who comprise Positively Nelson. Favorite Selection: People Of The Trade Winds Listen to CD
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Pressure:

Pressure
Coming Back For You
Rymshot Productions
2009
Pressure returns to Dean Pond and Eno Stafford, for the release of his third album Coming Back For You that contains some of the finest music to be released in 2009.
Favorite Selection: Ever-Living King
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Pressure
Love And Affection
Don Corleon Records
2007
Pressure returns to blaze up the scene with a Jamaican produced album that is sure to carry Buss Pipe to the for corners.  
Favorite Selection: Till Shiloh Comes
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Pressure - The Pressure Is On Pressure
The Pressure Is On
Tsuni Records
2005
This debut solo album from founding member of The Star Lion Family rates as one of the finest VI albums ever!
Favorite Selection: Live What You Talk
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Ras Attitude:

Ras Attitude
Trodding Home
GreenSphere Records
2007
Trodding Home features some fine productions and combinations with Malika Madremana, Batch, Ahfyah and Army.
Favorite Selection: Jah Lives
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Royal Lionage
Royal Inity Records
2006
Ras Attitude's fourth album is an outstanding collection of music that highlights Ras Attitudes versatility.
Favorite Selection: Kette Drum
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Ras Attitude - Holding Firm Ras Attitude
Holding Firm
Zion High Productions
2005
Ras Attitude's third album contains some crucial riddims and more singing than on his prior releases.
Favorite Selection: Olive Tree
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Ras Attitude - Love Life Ras Attitude
Love Life
Sound V.I.Zion
2004
Ras Attitude returns with a hard-hitting album filled with consciousness.
Favorite Selection: War To Win
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Ras Attitude - Happiness Ras Attitude
Happiness
Sound V.I.Zion
2000
Initial release of Ras Attitude and Sound V.I.Zion, this album has something to offer for everyone.
Favorite Selection: Jah Trees
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Reggae Bubblers:

Reggae Bubblers
Livin Up
Reggae Bubblers

2007
Livin Up is the third studio album from Reggae Bubblers whose musical skills are advancing with each new release. 
Favorite Selection: Rastafari
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Reggae Bubblers
Live On Assignment
Reggae Bubblers
2006
This is the first Live album to be released by Reggae Bubblers and includes a few songs from Terry Thunder as well. 
Favorite Selection: War And Crime
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Reggae Bubblers
Hills And Valleys
Reggae Bubblers
2005
Hills And Valleys is the second Reggae Bubblers album to come from the Yaba Pot Studio located on the West End of St. Croix
Favorite Selection: Jah Light
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Reggae Bubblers - Give A Little Love Reggae Bubblers
Give A Little Love
Reggae Bubblers
2004
Initial release of Reggae Bubblers which is comprised of brothers Cheech and Hayba Warner.
Favorite Selection: Freedom Fighters
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Revalation:

Revalation
Serious Matters
Studio 340

2008
This debut album from St. Thomas native Revalation laces potent lyrics and powerful deliveries over great riddims.   
Favorite Selection: Live It Up Right
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Ronnie Benjamin:

Ron Benjamin - Second Chance Ronnie Benjamin
Second Chance
Afrikan Roots Lab
2002
The father of Midnite's Ron & Vaughn Benjamin links up with his sons for this multi-generational release.
Favorite Selection: It Ain't Easy
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Ron Benjamin - Life Like A Maze Ronnie Benjamin
Life Is Like A Maze
Sunburst Productions
1997
Ron Benjamin returns with another collection of primarily love songs inna reggae style.
Favorite Selection: Who Am I? 
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Ron Benjamin - The Early Sounds Ronnie Benjamin
Early Sounds Of
Sunburst Productions
1999
This album consists of reggae and soca love songs that were recorded by Ron Benjamin  between 1980 and 1988.
Favorite Selection: Moving On
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Ronnie Benjamin - Reggae Fever Ronnie Benjamin
Reggae Fever
Sunburst Productions
1991
Although he previously recorded numerous albums released on vinyl, this is te first CD of Ron Benjamin (father of Ron & Vaughn Benjamin) between 1980 and 1988.
Favorite Selection: Stand-Up
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Sabbattical Ahdah:

Sabbattical Ahdah - Heart Ah Joy (remastered) Sabbattical Ahdah
Heart Ah Joy
SPM Records
2003
Digitally remastered re-release of this crucial album.
Favorite Selection: Bless King Negus
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Sabbattical Ahdah - Heart Ah Joy Sabbattical Ahdah
Heart Ah Joy
Iyah Ites
2001
Debut album from this heartical artist who also appears on the Eastbound albums.
Favorite Selection: Bless King Negus
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Sistah Joyce:

Sistah Joyce
Freedom Sitee
Natural Vibes Records
2006
Natural Vibes Records brings you Freedom Sitee, their first project with BVI artist Sistah Joyce
Favorite Selection: Freedom Sitee
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Sistah Joyce - H.Y.P.O.C.R.I.C.Y. Sistah Joyce
H.I.P.O.C.R.I.C.Y.
SPM Records
2004
The debut album from this roots daughter with the hard-hitting lyrics.
Favorite Selection: Remembah
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Sistah Joyce - H.Y.P.O.C.R.I.C.Y. EP Sistah Joyce
H.I.P.O.C.R.I.C.Y (EP)
SPM Records
2004
4 track EP from the forthcoming debut album 'H.Y.P.O.C.R.I.C.Y.' on SPM Records.
Favorite Selection: Haile Africa
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Sistah Joyce & Jahmal - Gun Solution Single Sistah Joyce & Jamal
Gun Solution (CDS)
SPM Records
2004
Brand new single on the riddim featured on Wake Up Call. Listen to CD
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Star Lion Family:

Star Lion Family - From The Heart Star Lion Family
From The Heart
Black Juice Records
2002
Debut album from this multitalented vocal group hailing from the island of St. Thomas.
Favorite Selection: His Foundation
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Star Lion Family - Brighter Days EP Star Lion Family
Brighter Days (EP)
Star Lion Family
2003
3 track EP from this St. Thomas band.
Favorite Selection: Mama Love
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The Great Abu:

The Great Abu - With Tears The Great Abu
With Tears
SPM Records
2004
Initial release from this artist whose voice is remarkably similar to the Gladiator's Clinton Fearon.
Favorite Selection: It's a Cry
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Umojah:

Umojah
Bless Already
Umojah Records
2008
Umojah returns with their second release Bless Already, a collection of a baker's dozen crucial STX selections.
Favorite Selection: Custom Tirade
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Umojah - Sounds Of The Innocent Umojah
Sounds Of The Innocent
Dextone Records
2002
Initial release from this STX group whose core is comprised of Lenn B, Babs and Talawah.
Favorite Selection: Sound of the Innocent
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Various Artists:

Various Artists
New Name
Higher Bound Prod.
2008
Higher Bound brings forward New Name, their first compilation that features contributions from Midnite, Ancient King, Jah Rubal, Xkaliba, Ishence and Biblical.
Favorite Selection: Midnite -Come Bust I
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Various Artists
VI Reggae Gold Vol. 1
Carrion Entertainment
2007
VI Reggae Gold Vol. 1 gathers a variety of STX artists together on tracks that feature more hardcore riddims than typically emanates from the USVI. 
Favorite Selection: Lyrical Chead - Jah Give Us Life
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Various Artists
Island Heat 2
LP Records
2006
De Apostle, Pressure and Fari contribute heavily to Island Heat 2 - Reign of the VI, a double CD of mostly hip-hop tunes.  
Favorite Selection: Pressure - Blessed
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Various Artists
Itinualjah
Natural Vibes Records
2006
Natural Vibes brings you their first compilation which includes tracks from Vaughn Benjamin, XKaliba, Ras Calle, Jah Rubal and more. 
Favorite Selection: Massiah - Greedy
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Various Artists
Black Star Liner Vol. 3
Reggae Bubblers Records
2006
The Reggae Bubblers' compilation series continues with Volume 3.   Empress Auset, Nyamba and Flame O Lioness are some of the new voices on this album. 
Favorite Selection: Ika - Mow Dem Down
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Various Artists - Black Star Liner Various Artists
Black Star Liner Vol. 2
Reggae Bubblers Records
2005
Black Star Liner Vol. 2 is a compilation that features artists like Massiah, Volcano, Ikahba, XKaliba and brothers Cheech and Hayba Warner.
Favorite Selection: Massiah - Living Up Right & Pure
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Various Artists - Black Star Liner Various Artists
Black Star Liner Vol. I
Reggae Bubblers Records
2005
This Reggae Bubblers compilation contains 11 tracks including songs by Ikahba, X-Kaliba and brothers Cheech and Hayba Warner.
Favorite Selection: Ikahba - Jah Will Ensure
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V.A. - Wake Up Call Various Artists
Wake Up Call
SPM Records
2003
This initial musical offering from SPM Records includes lots of great st. croix artists such as Nyingro, Issachar, Bobo Ites and Sabbattical Ahdah.
Favorite Selection: Nyingro - Under A Spell
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V.A. - Weep Not Various Artists
Weep Not
I Grade Records
2002
Crucial compilation that includes Midnite, Dezarie and a slew of other gifted artists.
Favorite Selection: Dezarie - Hosanna Jah
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Various Artists
Chant Of The Lions
Mt. Nebo Records
2007
Chant Of The Lions follows in the tradition of the Talkin' Roots albums that feature poignant lyrics laid over some rootsy cruzian riddims. 
Favorite Selection: Pressure - Firebun Day
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Various Artists - Talkin' Roots Vol. II Various Artists
Talkin Roots Vol. II
Mt. Nebo Records
2005
This is an outstanding follow-up album to one of the best compilations albums of all time.  13 tracks from 13 different artists!
Favorite Selection: Black Culture - Haile I Selassie I
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V.A. - Talkin' Roots Vol. 1 Various Artists
Talkin Roots Vol. I
Mt. Nebo Records
2002
One of my favorite all-time compilations, this album contains some serious selections on it.
Favorite Selection: Dezarie - Woe!
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Various Artists
Reggae Mix 1
Studio 6
2002
Reggae Mix 1 is the first release from Studio 6 and features 17 selections sung by Tuskani, Katalyss, Colleen Liburd, Clayton Walker and Jenissa Pemberton. 
Favorite Selection: Katalyss - Run Away
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Various Artists - Rastafied Various Artists
Rastafied Hip Hop
Splatter House Records
2002
Rastafied Hip Hop is the initial compilation released by the St. Thomas label Splatter House Records.  Listen to CD
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V.A. - Culturellennium II Various Artists
Culturellennium II
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2001
Sound V.I.Zion returns with another set that includes Vaughn Benjamin, Dezarie, Batch, Ras Attitude and much more.
Favorite Selection: Midnite - Excellency
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V.A. - Culturellennium Various Artists
Culturellennium
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2000
A rough compilation that includes Batch, Ras Attitude, Vaughn Benjamin, De Apostle, Prento Kidd and more.
Favorite Selection: Midnite - Love Bredren
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V.A. - Homegrown Vol. 1 Various Artists
Homegrown Vol. I
Glamorous Records
2001
Compilation that showcases lots of new artists such as De Apostle, Army, Ika Melody (Ikahba), Eno and others.
Favorite Selection: Ika Melody - Politricktion
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Various Artists
Eastbound III
Iyah Ites
2007
Iyah Ites comes forward with their third installment in the Eastound series.  Vol. III has 17 tracks including songs from Massiah, Danny I, Jah Empress, De Apostle and more.
Favorite Selection: Danny I - Vanity
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Various Artists - Eastbound Vol. II Various Artists
Eastbound II
Iyah Ites
2001
Nearly impossible to find, this follow-up album contains several tracks from Sabbattical Ahdah, Bobo Ites and Danny I.
Favorite Selection: Mystical Youths - Rasta School
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V.A. - Eastbound Various Artists
Eastbound
Iyah Ites
2000
Without a doubt the most crucial compilation of music from st. croix that includes tracks from Midnite, Army, Sabbattical Ahdah and Cripleton.
Favorite Selection: Midnite - Roll Call
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The Life (EP)
Sound V.I.Zion Records
2003
4 track EP with selections from Ras Attitude, Batch, Mada Nile and Ambassada.
Favorite Selection: Mada Nile - Another Day
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Volcano:

Volcano
Rise!!!
Tru Vibez Muzik
2007
St. Croix's fyah chanta Volcano follows up his debut release with 13 selections produced by Junior P.
Favorite Selection: Senseless Killing
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Volcano
Mo Fyah Chant
Natural Vibes
2006
Mo Fyah Chant is the Ras L produced debut album of fire chantaVolcano a.k.a Lava.  
Favorite Selection: Mo Fyah Chant
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XKaliba:

XKaliba
United States Of Africa
Conscious Riddims
2008
United States Of Africa adds several tunes to the selections that appear on For The People.
Favorite Selection: Raspect The Ladies
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XKaliba
Baptized In The Ghetto
Groundbreaking Records
2007
Baptized In The Ghetto contains some of the first recordings of XKaliba and includes a combination with Donny Dread and Vaughn Benjamin.
Favorite Selection:
Jah Rescue Me
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XKaliba
For The People
XKaliba
2006
A Collection of singles and songs released on various compilations along with a few new selections.  
Favorite Selection: Raspect The Ladies
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Yahadanai:

Yahadanai - One Atonement Yahadanai
One Atonement
I Grade Records
2004
One Atonement is a masterpiece of music with a wide array of riddims, a well-rounded sound and outstanding vocal contributions.  
Favorite Selection: Rise
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