Abja: |
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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
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 |
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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
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: |
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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
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
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
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
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 & Luciano
Calling Jah Army
Dub Rise Records
2003 |
CD single featuring Army
in combination with Jamaican reggae sensation Luciano. |
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Bambu Station: |
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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
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: |
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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
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
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
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
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: |
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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
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: |
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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'.
Favorite Selection: |
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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
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
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: |
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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
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
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: |
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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: |
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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 (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: |
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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: |
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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
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
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
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
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: |
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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
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: |
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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
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
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: |
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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
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: |
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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: |
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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
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: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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: |
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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
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 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 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 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: |
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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 / 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: |
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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
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
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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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
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: |
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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: |
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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
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: |
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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: |
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Positively Nelsons
So, Let Dem
Talk
Positively 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
Positively 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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Positively Nelsons
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 |
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Pressure: |
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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
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: |
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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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Ras Attitude
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
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
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
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: |
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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
2004 |
Initial release of
Reggae Bubblers which is comprised
of brothers Cheech and Hayba Warner.
Favorite Selection: Freedom Fighters |
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Revalation: |
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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: |
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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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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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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
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: |
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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
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: |
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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.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.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 & Jamal
Gun Solution (CDS)
SPM Records
2004 |
Brand new single on the
riddim featured on Wake Up Call. |
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Star Lion Family: |
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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
2003 |
3 track EP from this St.
Thomas band.
Favorite Selection: Mama Love |
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The Great Abu: |
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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: |
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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
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: |
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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 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 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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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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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
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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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 Hip Hop
Splatter House Records
2002 |
Rastafied Hip Hop is the
initial compilation released by the St. Thomas label Splatter House Records. |
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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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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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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 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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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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Various Artists
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: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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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