Ragga

1. Lodge - Bounty Killer

2. Straightwork

3. She Miss Me Now

4. Cut Out That - Anthony B.

5. Food of Thought - Sizzla

6. Reurti

7. Show the Youths the Rights - Lion

8. Gwaan Chant

9. Hardcore Lover - Lady Saw

10. No, No, No - Bounty Killer

11. Muical Fire - Anthony B.

12. Rain Shower - Sizzla

13. Make a Dupie Yet - Tippa Irie

Ragga,Various Artists,Sonodisc,Dancehall,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Ragga

Average customer rating: Outstanding album SHAGGY!!!!!! hot lingo it's good Shaggy's Most Famous Cd

Hotshot Shaggy Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Boombastic Mr. Lover Lover: The Best Of Shaggy Volume 1 Lucky Day Clothes Drop Hotshot Ultramix ASIN: B00004S7FJ Release Date: 2000-08-08

Tracks:

1. Hot Shot
2. Lonely Lover
3. Dance & Shout
4. Leave It To Me
5. Angel
6. Hope
7. Keep'n It Real
8. Luv Me, Luv Me
9. Freaky Girl
10. It Wasn't Me
11. Not Fair
12. Hey Love
13. Why Me Lord?
14. Chica Bonita

Product Description

Great condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, no backpage of jewel case, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List! :)

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In 1993, when Shaggy successfully reworked the Prince Buster ska classic "Oh Carolina," he was on the cusp of creating a hot, new ska/pop fusion. Unfortunately, he opted to become a pop-reggae novelty act like Snow. Shaggy's fourth album certainly won't win over new fans or appeal to reggae purists and Capleton enthusiasts, but that's fine by him. While there are no immediate club anthems in the "Boombastic" or "Oh Carolina" vein, Shaggy's coarse vocal delivery shines on the sweet, Latin-music-inspired "Chica Bonita." Likewise, "Not Fair"--where he boasts that he'll take a woman "to the clouds without going downtown"--has Hit Single written all over it. On the downside, Shaggy's rap-reggae flow doesn't match the production values of the R&B production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. On "Lonely Lover," Shaggy and Next's T-Lo bastardize a classic Main Ingredient song, while on "Dance and Shout," he distorts the Michael Jackson legacy by sampling "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)." --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding album.......2007-03-30

Even though I had only recognized a few of the songs before I purchased it, I found the entire album to be enjoyable. I purchased 4 cds at the same time and this is the one that plays constantly in my car.

SHAGGY!!!!!!.......2006-04-23

No need to say anything about this album. It is excellent. Ten (10) million records sold worldwide, so go figure! Smash hits like IT WASN'T ME featuring RIK ROK, DANCE & SHOUT, ANGEL featuring RAYVON. This album is a must have!

hot lingo.......2006-02-18

Great reggae music with equally racey lyrics to some songs. My favorite is the reggae Angel version of Angel in the Morning.

it's good.......2004-02-06

I thought this CD was very good. I bought it before "It wasn't me" and "Angel" became popular (and i bought it for the song "hot shot"). I was very suprised when I started hearing these songs on the radio and that other people knew of them. All in all this CD is good, because you need variety (even in a massive reggae collection like mine). Oh and one last thing: Shaggy is NOT pop, he is and will always be some sort of Reggae/Dancehall. This album was in the Reggae section, so it annoys me when people say it's pop.

Shaggy's Most Famous Cd.......2003-06-12

I'll start off by saying this.... I bought this album just because of the track "Angel". Before that song was released I didn't really know or care who Shaggy was, but after hearin' the song on the radio, and seeing how sucessful his album was on the billboard charts, I picked up a copy. For the first few weeks, I only listened to "Angel", and "It wasn't Me", but later I decided to give the whole thing a listen. As I finished up the album with the song "Chinca Bonita", I was a little happier about purcasing the cd. But at the same time, there is a part of me, that wonder's if it was worth 14 dollars.

The cd pro's - 90 percent of the tracks are great dance tracks, and are just fun. Single's such as "Angel" and "it Wasn't Me" don't age. Plus, each song doesn't repeat too much, and each track is a good length, (for a total of 53:07 minutes on the cd). The chorus's of most of the song's are very catchy (Think "Luv Me, Luv Me"). The whole album would work perfectly for a party. The lryic's are also pretty good. Even though I don't real care for some of the lryic's for tracks like "Freaky Girl". Tracks such as "Keep'n it real", "Angel", "Dance & Shout", "It wasn't me", "Luv me, Luv me", and "Hope" are all worth listening to at least once.

Cd cons - Because of Shaggy's limited vocal range, most of the song's end up sounding pretty smiliar, (in fact "Angel" is probably the only song that doesn't really sound the same vocally). Tracks like "Hot Shot", "Freaky Girl", and "Hey Love" could have been better. Also, as it starts to get past track 10, the song's become filler's. That doesn't mean they're horrible, it just mean's they aren't as fun, as the other tracks. In fact the beat of the song's changes a lot at that point.

Although Shaggy, will never have as much sucess with other works, as he did with this, it doesn't mean he is a bad artist, or a one hit wonder. This cd remind's me of the newer artist Sean Paul, who has a simliar style. I listen to probably 8 to 10 tracks on this album, when it's in the cd player, so it's definitly a good album, it just could be better. If you buy this, I don't think you'll be disappointed, but you may be suprised by some of the seriousness of some of the tracks. After all is said and done, this is still a good album, by a decent artist.

Average customer rating: Desisions... This is his best? Where's scooby? Hey look guys, Kermit the Frog released a reggae album Good Collection but..........................

Mr. Lover Lover: The Best Of Shaggy Volume 1 Shaggy Manufacturer: Virgin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hotshot Boombastic Hotshot Ultramix Clothes Drop Lucky Day ASIN: B00000I8UB Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Boombastic (Sting Remix)
2. In The Summertime
3. Oh Carolina
4. Nice & Lovely
5. The Train Is Coming
6. Why You Treat Me So Bad
7. Big Up
8. Piece Of My Heart
9. Luv Me Luv Me
10. Ey-Yo (The Reggae Virus)
11. Sexy Body Girls (Eye Of The Tiger Remix)
12. Something Different
13. That Girl (featuring Maxi Priest)
14. Better Not Be
15. Hot Gal
16. Boombastic (Album Version)
17. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Desisions..........2006-07-01

This is an excellent cd for teens and adults but not so hot for kids because of the content, I personally like it but I like pretty much all music? depends on the age group actullaly!

This is his best?.......2006-04-21

I got this cheap, so I decided to risk purchasing it from what I'd heard on the radio- either this isn't his best music, or he's seriously deficient on ideas.

Where's scooby?.......2005-02-26

I like Shaggy, always have. He's high as a kite most of the time and always hungry, but I root for people like that. When I saw a best of Shaggy, I figured Casey Kasem got whacked out on pot and recorded and album. That would be very entertaining. Instead I get some guy that sounds like he has a bad cold singing(if you call it that) about how much the ladies love him. Yo Shag, that's my territory. If I want your women I just come over and get them to go with mine if you want to keep popping off. What? Are you wanting to fight? OK Shaggy, you and me outside in 23 minutes and I'll take you down? (23 minutes later). OK Shaggy, it's go time! How bout that? That's what I thought. Oh great here come the cops. Yes, I'm Rich King's breakfast nook and you can take him downtown. I don't really care for this Mr. Lover Lover collection because it's too busy and overly preoccupied with politics. If my car is having brake problems it's my dang business and you should stay out of it. I've already called just brakes and the estimate was too high.

Hey look guys, Kermit the Frog released a reggae album.......2003-06-12

...oh....wait, you mean this ISN'T Kermit? This is supposed to be a SERIOUS album? Astonishing.

Considering this mindless junk "reggae" must have Bob Marley rolling in his grave. This is just some nasal-voiced bleating over an overused R&B beat. This guy has at least one of the most ANNOYING voices I have ever heard. This is not singing, people! Nor is it reggae! It's just another dumb pop album that won't mean a thing in two weeks. Want real reggae? Buy Bob Marley or even Sublime. Don't waste your hard-earned money on this ridiculousness.

It's "Not Helpful" clicking time again.

Good Collection but.................................2002-02-13

I have been a fan of Shaggy since I first heard "Oh Carolina" and I love this Greatest Hits collection but for one track. On my album back, it says that Janet Jackson sings "Luv Me Luv Me" with him.

This cannot be true for the version on this album as it sounds absolutely nothing like Janet nor like the Track that was on the "How Stella got her Groove back" Soundtrack. It may just be my copy of the disc, but somehow I doubt it. This fact prevents me from giving this release the five stars it rightly deserves.

Other than this song, the album is "SWEET". His Maxi Priest collaborations among others are timeless and the two versions of "Mr. Boombastic" don't hurt this compilation either.

Average customer rating: That Time Already?. . .

Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2006 Various Artists Manufacturer: Greensleeves ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2006 Strictly the Best, Vol. 35 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2007 Ragga Ragga Ragga 2006 Reggae Gold 2007 ASIN: B000IY01EI Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

1. Dutty Wine - Tony Matterhorn
2. Weh Dem A Do - Mavado
3. Beyonce Wine - Vybz Kartel
4. Hot Fuk - Mr. Vegas
5. Haffi Get It (Nah Rape) - Sizzla
6. Full Clip - Busy Signal
7. Start The Party - Tony Matterhorn
8. Redbull & Guinness - Delly Ranks
9. Swing It Weh - Beenie Man
10. Not Me - Bounty Killer
11. Talk - Mr. Peppa
12. Wickedest Ride - Tony Matterhorn
13. Easy Skanking - Hollow Point
14. Whine - Alaine
15. Flippin Rhymes - Munga
16. Brrrt - Bunji Garlin
17. Sunrise - Mavado
18. Rude Boy Love - Pinchers
19. Man Guinep - Burro Banton
20. Orphan - Yellowman

Tracks:

1. Badman Forward Badman Pull Up - Ding Dong
2. The Real McKoy - Mavado
3. March Out - Tony Matterhorn
4. Step Out - Busy Signal
5. Uptown Story - Supahype
6. Pull It - Mr. Vegas
7. Ben Over - Vybz Kartel
8. Bogle Memorial - Delly Ranx
9. Bullet Proof Vest - Bennie Man
10. Bullet Proof Skin - Bounty Killer
11. Killa Walk, Prezzi Bounce - Soltex 3000
12. Garrison - Voicemail
13. Purple - Sizzla
14. Infamous - Hollow Point
15. Come Again - Beenie Man
16. Back In Town - Ninjaman
17. Kill Another Sound - Bounty Killer
18. Talk To Me - Buju Banton
19. Bad Macka - Macka Diamond
20. I Forgot Them - Wayne Marshall

Customer Reviews:

That Time Already?. . ........2006-11-07

Either its been a relatively short 357 days since the last `Athems' album was released or I just haven't been paying good attention. It seems like almost last week that I was sitting down writing the review for that album which seemed like it had literally been produced by Vybz Kartel, as he had appeared on about a quarter of the 40 tracks.

What a difference a year makes?!

Just a week shy of a year later and Kartel appears on just 3 tracks, with even one of those being a combination with recent Greensleeves signee Mavado. Things have definitely changed in the order for Greensleeves as well, as their roots output goes higher and higher, their once so annoyingly superfluous stream of riddim albums has slowed and Vybz Kartel has even threatened to leave (and get a new name). They have added Busy Signal who just released his quality debut, Step Out and reportedly Mavado whose debut is set for sometime early next year (which, in Greensleeves' dancehall terms, means next summer). Ward 21 fled the camp for some obscure Japanese label to release their latest album King of the World, you can expect Macka Diamond's next record probably in 2008-'09 if at all, and NOBODY knows what happened with Kid Kurrupt and Predator.

But the Dancehall Anthem album is the jewel in Greensleeves crown. 40 tracks strong over 2 discs, every year, always something new, always interesting, and this year is no different. One of the more interesting aspects of the 2006 edition is the presence of 3 artists. Burro Banton, Ninjaman and King Yellowman are not typically the type of artists you would find anywhere near this album. But all score decent: Burro with his Man Guinep over the Intercom Reloaded riddim, Ninjaman with his `y'all forgot me' style Back in Town, "Them think I gone away, but I'm back to claim it. Nuff a them a hype but them cant maintain it!", over the Foundation riddim from Vendetta and of course King Yellow with his massive Orphan shot on the 85.

Without a doubt the star of the project, however, is young singjay Mavado. His mega hit Real McCoy over the Anger Management riddim might just be the best that either of the 2 discs have to offer. Also check his nice combinations with Kartel and Busy Signal, Sunrise and Full Clip, respectively, also his Weh Dem a Do over the Red Bull & Guiness.

Highlights include from disc one: Definitely Ms Angellic Alaine! With her Whine over Vendetta's Sweat riddim; A nice nice combination between Lady Spice and Pinchers over Dave Kelly's Stage Show riddim; Sizzla's infamous Nah Rape over the Inspector riddim and a DJ whom I had long left for mediocrity, Mr Peppa with his LETHAL Talk over Ward's I-Rob 21. I'll even give Hollow Point an up for his Easy Skanking over the Chinkuzi.

Disc one is CONSIDERABLY better than disc 2.

Save for about 5-6 tracks (2-3 of which have more than made the rounds on the compilation circuit, especially Beenie's Come Again and Busy's Step Out) the second disc is very weak. Check tracks 9-10 for the main highlight. Beenie Man and Bounty Killa continue their decade+ long war with the outstanding Bullet Proof Vest from Beenie and not to be outdone Bounty's Bullet Proof Skin. Beenie scores the bigger shot as Bounty turns to recycled lyrics, but both are still well done over the hard hard (Bellyas-esque) Show Off riddim.

Also check Sizzla's nice Purple off the Battlefield riddim. And 2 extras from disc one, Bounty and Angel Doolas, also over the Battlefield on Not Me (a decade after Merciless used the same title for a Bounty counteraction) and Kartel on the infectious Beyonce Wine.

The bad? I don't like the soundmen/dancers making tunes. And they are in healthy abundance here. Between Matterhorn's 4 tracks (including the well well traveled Dutty Whine), Ding Dong's equally prolific Bad Man Forward, Bad Man Pull Up and the steadily annoying Soltex 3000, makes a nice corner of this album barely listenable. Also Supahype's HORRID take on Baby Cham's Ghetto Story on Uptown Story and Bunji's Brrrt which is actually good (provided you don't listen to it more than a couple of times).

Overall, through my rants, I don't know how I couldn't recommend this one. Between the 40 tracks, there is bound to be a steady stream of about 14-15 which you will like. That's an entire album worth of songs at no extra charge. This edition, perhaps more than any other has made sure to try and stay current with Jamaica, many of these songs are still weeks and weeks away from being off of the radio here. So you get up to date with some vibes, meet some new artists (including David House, Capleton protégé, Munga whom I didn't mention) and you're guaranteed to find something you like here if you like dancehall at all.

Average customer rating: Shaggy is so hot i luv shaggy AWSOME Trying to Run Before You Can Walk this CD blows1

Boombastic Shaggy Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hotshot Lucky Day Clothes Drop Mr. Lover Lover: The Best Of Shaggy Volume 1 Pure Pleasure ASIN: B000000W7B Release Date: 1995-07-11

Tracks:

1. In The Summertime
2. Boombastic
3. Something Different
4. Forgive Them Father
5. Heartbreak Suzie
6. Finger Smith
7. Why You Treat Me So Bad
8. Woman A Pressure Me
9. The Train Is Coming
10. Island Lover
11. Day Oh
12. Jenny
13. How Much More
14. Gal Yu A Pepper
15. In The Summertime
16. Boombastic (Sting Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Shaggy is so hot.......2002-11-17

I like Shaggy because he is one of the one of the singer
that enjoys singing

i luv shaggy.......2001-05-30

this cd is the best and shaggy is amazing i just love him, doesn't everyone!!

AWSOME.......2001-04-18

Shaggy is the Main MAN. no doubt! he is the bestest

Trying to Run Before You Can Walk.......2001-04-06

On the surface, Shaggy should be the best dancehall performer around at the moment - he has the right image and seems to have the right lyrics. The only problem is that he is not as good as he could be.

The main reason for this unfulfilled potential is shown here on this disc. Shaggy is able to create very good singles, however his musical vision - such as it is - doesn't lend itself well to the album format. On "Boombastic", we begin with the Rayvon collaboration "Summertime" - this is quite a good partnership as songs of this nature go (although Chaka Demus And Pliers have perfected the art) but is slightly lighter weight than it should be.

The song which really sums up the album is "Boombastic". Here we have a great hit - worldwide number 1 etc - which should set the tone for the album. Certainly it is a standout but really only because the rest of the album doesn't fulfill the promise of the title cut.

Don't think that I'm saying that Shaggy is nothing when it comes to dancehall - quite the contrary. Three songs on this album ("Heartbreak Susie", "Finger Smith" and "Forgive Them Father") demonstrate a solid understanding of the attitudes and requirements of the proper toasting DJ.

Shaggy falls short here because his net is cast too broadly (a problem with many of the younger dancehall artists). He tries to integrate elements of hip-hop ("Why You Treat Me So Bad") and gospel ("Train Is Coming") among other styles on this album - reggae is not meant to do this.

By all means buy this album - it makes a great soundtrack for parties and the like. Just don't claim any great knowledge of reggae or dancehall having listened to it. For a more comprehensive dancehall education, try Chaka and Pliers, Buju Banton or Beenie Man.

In short, an artist with great potential who needs to work on keeping things simple before trying new things. From the potential he shows here - I hope he takes this on board because he could be very good.

this CD blows1.......2001-03-01

I thought I would really love this CD, because of his "It wasn't me" song, I love that, but I hated it, I really should have followed other's advice. but if you like reggae, like real reggae, you will definately like this.

Average customer rating: Use Barney media as juice coasters. Put's a smile on your face Cute but... Reggae Mom My Boy loves this CD

Reggae for Kids Various Artists Manufacturer: Ras ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Reggae | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Reggae | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: More Reggae for Kids Jazz for Kids: Sing, Clap, Wiggle and Shake Reggae for Kids: Movie Classics Putumayo Kids Presents: Caribbean Playground Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground ASIN: B000000Q2D Release Date: 1992-04-14

Tracks:

1. PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON - Gregory Isaacs
2. SOMWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW - J.C. Lodge
3. SAFARI - Eek-A-Mouse
4. THIS OLD MAN - Yellowman
5. REGGAE ROCK - Michigan & Smiley
6. BLACK & WHITE - Freddie McGregor
7. PEACE AND LOVE - Peter Broggs
8. THREE LITTLE BIRDS - Freddie McGregor
9. JAMAICA, JAMAICA - Brigadier Jerry
10. SWING LOW, SWOOT CHARIOT - Charlie Chaplin
11. BACK TO SCHOOL - Bunny Wailer
12. TIME TO THINK - Black Sheep
13. JOY TO THE WORLD - Root Radics

Customer Reviews:

Use Barney media as juice coasters........2007-06-12

We have a rule, no Barney-like music is to be played. Instead we look towards music the entire family can enjoy such as Dane Zanes, Laure Berkner, Devo2.0, etc.

My daughter received this album as a gift, and we found this a great CD for the family and to listen anytime (car trips, etc). My personal favorite is 'SAFARI' (which will sound VERY familiar to most of you.)

If your open to diverse music, you will love it. If you are closed minded to a certain type of music, time to change your listening preference not ony for you, but also for your kids.

Put's a smile on your face .......2007-06-03

I bought this album close to when it first came out, long before I had kids. The first time I heard it I listened to it several times.
It was, and continues to be, one of the most smile inducing albums I have ever heard. I love it, my kids love it. It's the only album that they could play over and over again and I wouldn't object!

Smile on your face, What more do you want from music?

Cute but..........2006-07-15

I thought the words should have been a little clearer. Great music and a great beat, but a little hard to understand. Still- we love the variety!

Reggae Mom.......2005-12-29

This is great! I also purchased More Reggae for Kids and liked that even better. Sound track is excellent, far exceeded my expectations! (After all, it is a children's cd). Artists from my era that children from my daughters' era can enjoy. Extremely positive, upbeat messages brings a refreshing change to the songs they are usually singing from the radio! We all sing a long in the car and find ourselves singing them throughout the day too! I purchased both Reggae for Kids and More Reggae for Kids and love them both. They make great gifts.

My Boy loves this CD.......2003-08-14

My 2-3 year old son loves this CD, he learned how to sing "over the rainbow". It's reggae value is questionable but I can stand to listen to this over and over.

Average customer rating: Truly Talented lovely She Is Real! it's a pity it didn't have more tracks ... i was loving it!!!!! The realest CD in a long time

Gangsta Blues Tanya Stephens Manufacturer: Vp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Jamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rebelution Reggae Gold 2006 My Name Is Gyptian Miss Jamaica Dancehall Nice Again 2006 ASIN: B0001EQGV2 Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Way Back
3. Boom Wuk
4. Damn
5. Good Ride
6. Little White Lie
7. It's A Pity
8. Tek Him Back
9. I Am Woman
10. This Is Love
11. Gangsta Gal
12. What's Your Story
13. Can't Breathe
14. Sound Of My Tears
15. The Other Cheek
16. What A Day
17. We A Lead

Customer Reviews:

Truly Talented.......2007-03-04

One of the best lyricists I have ever heard (male of female). If you really want good music then you should listen to this album; you will become an instant fan whether you like reggae music or not

lovely.......2006-08-26

although i dont know much about this artist i purchased her cd without knowing anything about it and absolutly love it.

She Is Real!.......2006-07-03

You know what makes an artiste great? He or she is REAL. And this is what Tanya Stephens is. This album is a classic, even if it didn't match the sales of some of its contemporaries (no fault of hers-Label Issues). But she covered many grounds on this album, and proved that a lady can be admired without being wild/raw/naughty. If good lyrics are what you like, then this album is for you!

it's a pity it didn't have more tracks ... i was loving it!!!!!.......2006-01-20

People if you don't have this cd yet i suggest you go buy it right now.This is the bomb every single track. Even it's a pity is hot but i must admit i do skip that song sometimes due to the fact that i heard to way to much. They killed that song in Brooklyn it was heard on every street corner, basement parties and block parties. But nevertheless it's hot.
My favourite is "The other cheek" i'm from Trinidad but for some reason i could related to what she is saying in that song.
The next track "Tek him back' is funny but true. I reall can't say anything about "white lie' that song speaks for itself.
All the songs on this album is hot from "i'm woman" to "this is love" to "sounds of tears".
Thanks Tanya for delivering another ever blazing album. Believe it or not i still blast 'tek 9" and 'part time lover"

The realest CD in a long time.......2005-12-02

This CD is the bomb!! I havent heard a CD that I could listen to EVERYDAY. I love this CD. It is worth buying!!!!

Average customer rating: 12 INCHES OF SNOW Not terrible but not good either - this remains an "ok" reggae album Snow is GR8 12 inches of bullsh*t WHAT?!?!?

12 Inches of Snow Snow Manufacturer: East/West Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music International Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rap & Hip-Hop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Totally Krossed Out To the Extreme C.M.B. Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em The Greatest Hits of Snow ASIN: B000002JQ0 Release Date: 1993-01-19

Tracks:

1. Runway
2. Champion Sound
3. Lonely Monday Morning
4. Drunken Styles
5. Girl, I've Been Hurt
6. Hey Pretty Love
7. Informer
8. Creative Child
9. Lady With The Red Dress
10. Uhh In You
11. Can't Get Enough
12. Ease Up
13. 50 Ways
14. Lonely Monday Morning ( Remix)

Customer Reviews:

12 INCHES OF SNOW.......2006-03-28

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD TO ANYONE WHO WAS GROWING UP IN THE LATE 1980'S EARLY 1990'S. WE ALL REMEMBER SNOW BY HIS SONG'S INFORMER AND GIRL IVE BEEN HURT. THIS CD DEFINITELY BROUGHT ME BACK TO MY TEENAGE YEARS WHICH WAS THE BEST.

Not terrible but not good either - this remains an "ok" reggae album.......2006-01-16

The only song people know by Snow (that is, *if* they even know who recorded it) is his hit single "Informer" from the early 90's. While that was a good song it clearly is nowhere near being a "classic". Unfortunately, Snow seemed to like this song SO much that he essentially made a remix of it on "Lonely Monday Morning" (it's the EXACT SAME WORDS but to a different beat and rhythm - at no point does he tell you it's a remix, either). The other funny thing about that is that "Lonely Monday Morning" happens to be the second best song on the album. If you've heard those two songs then you've essentially heard the rest of the album - more unique vocals by Snow and words that are impossible to make out (although, he IS actually singing the lyrics, but they're almost impossible to figure out if you don't have the lyrics right in front of you). Thankfully none of the songs are "bad" necessarily, but they're not good either - they're essentially just "ok". The songs tend to also sound a bit cheesy and dated which certainly doesn't help its appeal nor its rating. It's not the worst album I've ever heard, but it's not good either. Musically it's essentially a mix between reggae and hip-hop. and while it certainly sounds unique it doesn't really sound inspired either way. The fact that you can't understand any of what he's singing doesn't help the situation, either. As a whole it remains an "ok" album - I've certainly heard MUCH worse (Snow's voice helps, too, considering it's not bad). This is basically just for Snow fans or for people who absolutely love "Informer". Not recommended.

Highlights include:
"Runway"
"Informer"
"Drunken Styles"
"Girl I've Been Hurt" (sort of)
"Lonely Monday Morning"
the rest are just "ok"

Snow is GR8.......2005-06-20

People dislike SNOW because they think he is a wannabe. I think it is just jealousy. You try adapting R&B and reggae and pop all into 1 style. I think his music is ingenious. He has a good voice anyway. He is from poverty and was able to make a living doing what he loves. Don't get mad cuz you can't. I was the first in Kentucky to have 12" of snow back in 93 and still love it. Have murder love and justuss as well as the greatest hits. Haven't bought mind on the moon or two hands clapping yet but plan to. And like the other person was saying its about music not fads. I LIKE VANILLA ICE TOO!

12 inches of bullsh*t.......2005-06-13

"Snow" is a joke. First of all, he pretends to be a big black Jamacian, but he's actually pure whitebread. Snow, your photo on the cover of the album tipped us off, buddy. Plus, there aren't many black Jamacian rastamen that sing soprano. We know you ain't black.

Here's a blurb from his official site (http://www.snowontheweb.com/)...
"He [Snow] remains proud of what he considers the product of multi-cultural Toronto: Jamaican dancehall and American R&B filtered through an Irish kid who jokes that his only excuse for not "going country" is that he's yet to find a pair of cowboy boots he doesn't hate."

Uh Oh. Watch out, 'cause Snow is about to get his glock.

WHAT?!?!?.......2004-10-24

This album is one of the best albums ever. I understand that some people don't like his music and I understand that. What the thing is that everybody finds one artist, or style, or even both. When they do that, they say screw everything else. They say that Snow and Vanilla Ice are the worst ever, but I like them both(Old and new). I like ICP and Eminem. I like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Phil Collins. I like old and new. I like Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's all a fad thing to people, but if I like it, I'm gonna listen to it. Most people don't say they like Snow or Vanilla Ice because they're afraid to be mocked. I like the music for the music, not the name. I try to be a musician, but since I like so much stuff, I can't settle on one sound, but the only thing I really can do is rap. I can even sing a few of Snow's songs along with him. I got my first Snow album a few years ago, which was this one, and I've tried to collect them all since then. I only have Murder Love, Mind on the Moon, and of course this. I have relatives in Canada who could probably help me find all of the rest. Especially Two Hands Clapping because that's the next one I want. I can get Justuss really cheap online. Snow is my favorite artist ever and will always be, but I'm open to other artists too. Now, buy this album and listen to the best thing the 90's ever had, but took for granted. Thanx a lot, because now I have to get his albums imported to buy them. Peace out!

Average customer rating: Warn Dem Skip the skit! Exceptional Another Lyrical Masterpiece from Tanya This is the best

Rebelution Tanya Stephens Manufacturer: Vp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Jamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Name Is Gyptian Reggae Gold 2006 Ghetto Story The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2006 Undisputed ASIN: B000G73SLA Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

1. Welcome To The Rebelution
2. Who Is Tanya
3. Put It On You
4. The Message
5. Still A Go Lose
6. To The Rescue
7. Damn You
8. The Truth
9. Spilt Milk
10. Saturday Morning
11. Cherry Brandy
12. Sunday Morning
13. You Keep Looking Up
14. Come A Long Way
15. Do You Still Care
16. Warn Dem
17. To The Limit
18. These Streets
19. Home Alone
20. Don't Play

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Customer Reviews:

Warn Dem.......2007-06-30

This Album is great!!!! I justed wanted to warn dem on the content. If you get this album be careful you will not stop listening to it. Tonya Stephens, I love you!

Skip the skit!.......2007-03-19

I love this whole album with the exception of the parts where Tanya decides to do skits or talk. I think she should cut out the skits and put more songs on the album. This CD is very very good and I love that she is spiritual without being preachy. I love the song that advises us not to look up but to look around. Her vocal skills are as superb as always. I definitely love this album.

Exceptional.......2007-03-17

I swear I don't work for Amazon, but Gangsta Blues and Rebelution are better together. "These Streets", "It's a Pity" and "Little White Lie" have become radio standards, but these CDs deserve to be heard in their entirety.

Listen to the political content of "Sound of My Tears", "Warn Dem", "Do You Still Care", Keep Looking Up", and "The Other Cheek" and the emotional honesty of "Damn You", "Cant Breathe", "Spilt Milk" and "What a Day".

Now, as I am a nice girl from Upper St. Andrew, there were many times when my neck snapped back of its own volition directing my unbelieving eyes to the stereo as if they could contradict what my ears had registered in the... aah.... explicit lyrics of songs such as "Boom Wuk", "Good Ride" and "Don't Play". But after I recovered from the shock I almost fell over laughing. This girl is funny.

But that is not why I praise her work. My enthusiasm extends way beyond Tanya Stephens' competence as a songstress and the outstanding musical quality of the songs of Gangsta Blues and Rebelution. Its the power of her pen that impresses me. Tanya Stephens has an exceptional mind; she's an original thinker. She boldly challenges concepts that are so ingrained in our culture that they are accepted as unchallengable "givens". There is no holding on to Bob's coat tails here.

I do have serious reservations about her work. I take exception to the self destructive philosophy which informs woman against woman lyrics such as "Still a go lose him" and "To the Rescue". And as I have no tolerance for Gangsta culture, and no intention of cultivating any, I am not amused by the lyrics of "Gangsta Gal". "These Streets" are vicious and ugly; it does us no good to romanticize them.

I will say this though, even though I often disagree with her premise, Tanya's reasoning is always linear.

Another Lyrical Masterpiece from Tanya.......2007-02-07

Probably the best album from Tanya ever. The lyrical content is masterful, she is indeed a true wordsmith. Mixing hard core lyrics with smooth and insightful ballads plus a dose of culture to round it off. Every song is a story, has something to say, be it a lesson learned, a poignant observation, or just Tanya's hard core Rebelution! It all blends to perfection.

This is the best.......2007-02-04

This is her best work what so ever. The songs on this CD are real. I give this a 10

Average customer rating: "Reggae and Dennis Brown will win you over" A must have for Dennis Brown fans " A Must have for your Dennis Brown collection

Ultimate Collection Dennis Brown Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Collection Ultimate Collection Money in My Pocket: Anthology 1970-1995 Ultimate Collection Greatest Love Songs ASIN: B00004RCTE Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

1. Love Has Found Its Way
2. Have You Ever
3. If I Had The World
4. Cosmic Force
5. The Prophet Rides Again
6. Your Man
7. Hold On To What You've Got
8. Tribulation
9. Revolution - Pt.1
10. Here I Come
11. Westbound Train
12. Money In My Pocket
13. Wolf & Leopards
14. So Long Rastafari
15. Liberation
16. I Need Your Love (Rasta Children)
17. The World Is Troubled
18. Sitting And Watching

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An 18-song, single-disc collection merely scratches the surface when it comes to the work of one of Jamaica's most prolific and popular artists. On the other hand, it's a perfect way to introduce yourself to reggae's jack-of-all-trades, a man who was equally comfortable with love songs, social commentary, and Rastafarian chants, deep dub and polished pop. Brown's music is characterized by his dulcet, easy-flowing vocals, roughed up with just a hint of a rasp. He may have lacked the visceral energy of a Toots Hibbert or the sting of a Peter Tosh, but that's exactly what defined the "Crown Prince of Reggae": he greatly favored peace, love, and understanding over anger, bitterness, and force. Though not arranged chronologically, this set offers stellar mid-1970s Observer singles--produced by Niney the Observer--such as the propulsive "Westbound Train" and the gently moving "Wolf & Leopards" (mixed by Lee "Scratch" Perry), which finds him at his most socially aware. Brown's Joe Gibbs-produced commercial peak of the late 1970s and early 1980s is well represented, highlighted by the bittersweet hit "Money in My Pocket," though the Sly & Robbie-produced cuts from the mid-1980s mark a bit of a decline. Still, the best moments here also represent some of the best moments in reggae, reminding us how much the late Dennis Brown will be missed. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

"Reggae and Dennis Brown will win you over".......2000-06-16

Hip-O Records has gathered and captured the best of Dennis Brown on this Cd. Brown whose popularity was from the late '70s to the '90s is another true Jamaican Ambassador that touches you within.

A compilation that is second to none for Reggae fans, his soft style with strong overtones will satisfy your appetite and live on in your heart. The entire album is inspiring, each track is warm with tender feelings that reach into the depths of your soul! Great job Hip-o, keep them coming.

Total Time: 63:27 on 18 Tracks/ Hip-O Records - 314 545 230 2 (2000)

A must have for Dennis Brown fans.......2000-05-21

If you like Dennis Brown, this has to be part of your collection. It has all his best hits. He's not the Crown Prince of Reggae for nothing. RIP Dennis.

" A Must have for your Dennis Brown collection.......2000-03-26

This is a must have for any Dennis Brown lovers..This is a collection of "The Crown Prince of Reggaes" best work.

Average customer rating: Clothes, beats, and lyrics Drop this time around Clothes Drop Shaggy Does it Again!! Go get it! Good CD

Clothes Drop Shaggy Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Trinity Lucky Day Boombastic Hotshot Midnite Lover ASIN: B0009XCCKE Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Clothes Drop
2. Ready Fi Di Ride
3. Broadway
4. Wild 2Nite
5. Back In The Days
6. Supa Hypnotic
7. Would You Be
8. Stand Up
9. Repent
10. Luv Me Up
11. Ahead In Life
12. Ultimatum
13. Shut Up And Dance
14. Don't Ask Her That
15. Road Block
16. Gone With Angels
17. Letter To My Kids

Customer Reviews:

Clothes, beats, and lyrics Drop this time around .......2006-03-07

Shaggy drops by in the '05-06' to give us another hit album after his last one broke records and set him apart from his reggae counter parts. The title might be a lil decieving in makign you think its more of the norm in lyrics and beats that happens a lot in reggae soemtimes....but not the case here. While shaggy dosent go too far out of norm for what you know him for in his singing style....he does give you a mix of different topics. Party tracks, Concious tracks, Lovers rock tracks and Pop. He gives you a lil bit of everything that he has done sucessfully over the corse of his career. He starts things off just right with the first hot track with Olivia called "Wild 2 Nite". And what else?..Songs like:

*Ready fi Di ride - Hot beat
*Broadway
*Wild2Nite
*Back in the Days - A retrospective track
*Stand Up
*Repent - Gets a lil concious on this one
*Ahead in Life
*Ultimatum
*Shut up and Dance - Will.I.Am does his thing on this one
One of the top five tracks ont he cd

*Dont ask her that - another hot track
*Road Block


Overall these are the best tracks right here. Now only time will tell if his album will gain some heat and start to get soem attention. So far sean paul and damien marley have been getting better promo and response but we will see. I would say this is a definite must have for shaggy fans as well as reggae fans. I didnt expect too much from this one so it was a good surprise. Dont just take my word for it.

Get it!

Clothes Drop.......2006-02-01

I enjoy this CD. It's not as exciting as earlier works of Shaggy but it keeps me groovin'.

Shaggy Does it Again!!.......2005-12-05

One of Shaggy's best, if not his best CD ever. Very diverse rhythms and themes, with some interesting collaborations. The subject matter ranges from the very serious and thought provoking "Repent" and "Letter to my Kids", to the light and playful party tunes "Ahead in Life", "Supa Hypnotic", "Clothes Drop", "Don't Ask Her That" and "Would you be". If you are a big Shaggy fan, this CD is a must-have. If you are not, then it is definitely worthy of a listen. I guarantee you'll become a fan after listening to this CD.

Go get it!.......2005-11-22

Definately a CD to get. I enjoyed every song in this CD. Shaggy has done it again. My favorite songs are Would You Be, Wild 2nite and Repent. It's upbeat, serious, funny and it just makes you feel good and want to dance.

Good CD.......2005-10-25

Not as good as "Welcome to Jamrock " or The Trinity. I was a little dissapointed, but still a good cd.

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