REGGAE GOLD 2008

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REGGAE GOLD 2008

TRACKLIST


1. THE MISSION - FEAT.STEPHEN MARLEY & DAMIAN "JR.GONG" MARLEY
2. CALABRIA 2008 - ENUR FEAT.NATASJA
3. DOH - SERANI FEAT.BUGLE
4. MONEY CHANGER - MAVADO
5. WINE GAL - BEENIE MAN
6. SHE LOVES ME - SERANI
7. FOR MY LOVE - WAYNE WONDER FEAT.TRINA
8. BLIND TO YOU - COLLIE BUDDZ
9. JOURNEYS - BUGLE
10. EASE OFF - TARRUS RILEY
11. THE PLANE LAND - RICHIE SPICE
12. WARRIOR LOVE - ETANA
13. PRESSURE - JAMELODY
14. CHAMPION SOUND - YT.MILLION STYLEZ,MR.WILLIAMZ,BLACK JA,IVER
15. SOMEBODY COME GET ME - MELANIE HALL (AKA SYREN)
16. STRONGER - FANTON MOJAH

Reggae Gold 2008 (VP, 2008)
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Number of Discs: 1
Label: VP Records


The Reggae Gold series has really turned things around after stalling for some time around the turn of the century, and the 2008 edition continues the string of excellence. Enur's crossover hit "Calabria 2007," featured on a national Target commercial, is a striking early track that exudes an energy that's hard to resist, although its gimmicky nature ensures that it has a palpable "shelf life." Every Reggae Gold volume seems to introduce a hot new talent who makes a big impression, and in this case, it's Sernai, a singer who flexes his versatility with two tracks: the hip-hop-flavored "Doh," which scores with hard-hitting beats and a chorus that'll have you yelling like Homer Simpson, and the soulful dancehall love song "She Loves Me," catchy enough to bring back memories of past crossover hits like Wayne Wonder's "No Letting Go" and Kevin Lyttle's "Turn Me On" (despite lyrics like "Baby girl, I wanna get you undressed. / I know you like it when I give you rough sex. / Bend over, let me hold you from the neck. / Piss me off and let me get upset."). The first 10 tracks on the album have a distinctly aggressive hip-hop and dancehall edge -- except for the major exception of Bermudan DJ Collie Buddz's roots-flavored "Blind to You," a stunningly bold track that has to go down as one of the best and most infectious in recent years. The roots and lovers tunes are packed onto the end, with Jamelody's "Pressure," Fantan Mojah's "Stronger" and especially Melanie Hall's wonderful F.U. tune "Somebody Come Get Me" ("Somebody come get me before I kill this man.") helping to round out the album in fine style, even if there are a few underperforming tunes in the latter half.


Credits of Reggae Gold 2008 (VP)
Natasja SaadComposer
Pat ChinAuthor
Maya Fox DavisWardrobe
Jackie SanchezMake-Up
Nachae WestAssistant
Andrea MartinVocal Producer
Shane BrownProducer
Gary NobleMixing
Joel ChinExecutive Producer, Mastering, A&R, Compilation
Chris AthensMastering
Bobby "Digital" DixonProducer
Paul ShieldsMastering
Edwin HowellCompilation
A. MartinComposer
Trevor JamesProducer
Victor MancusiEngineer
Chris ChinExecutive Producer
Deron D. JamesArtwork, Design
Curtis Lynch, Jr.Producer
Johannes TorpeProducer
Kemar McGregorProducer
Charlie LangellaPhotography
Christy BarberCompilation, Project Coordinator, Project Manager
Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin QueeProgramming, Producer
C.S. DoddComposer
M. "Khan" ChinBass, Keyboards, Producer, Guitar
Bobby DixonComposer
Dean FraserProducer

REGGAE GOLD 1993

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REGGAE GOLD 1993

TRACKLIST


1. Fall in Love - Sanchez
2. Dreaming - Maxi Priest/Terror Fabulous
3. Everybody - Capleton
4. Lover Man - Daddy Screw
5. Sweetness - Beres Hammond
6. Limb by Limb - Cutty Ranks
7. I Will Always Love You - Pam Hall
8. Action - Nadine Sutherland
9. Wicked Dickie - Nadine Sutherland/Buju Banton
10. Move With the Crowd - Baby Wayne
11. Hello Africa - Garnett Silk
12. Position - Terror Fabulous
13. Sound Boy Killing - Mega Banton


Label VP
Orig Year 1993

REGGAE GOLD 1996

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REGGAE GOLD

TRACKLIST


1. Old Dog - Beenie Man
2. When I Hold You Tonight - General Degree
3. No Long Talking - Lady Saw
4. Benz & The Beama - Bounty Killer
5. Bad Boy - Buju Banton
6. Give Me the Reason - Lady Saw
7. Love from a Distance - Beres Hammond
8. Fed Up - Bounty Killer
9. Heart of a Lion - Shabba Ranks
10. Night Nurse '96 - Gregory Isaacs/Lady Saw
11. Murderer - Barrington Levy/Beenie Man (Remix, remix)
12. Showers of Blessing - Mikey Spice
13. Love Somebody - Junior Tucker
14. Love Jah and Live - Luciano


Label VP
Orig Year 1996

Like the RAS label out of Washington, D.C., VP Records has found success as a stateside label specializing in modern dancehall reggae. Whereas RAS focuses on more roots-minded vocal and DJ cuts, VP keeps attuned almost exclusively to the digital ragga sounds that came to the fore during the '90s. The label certainly has one of the most impressive rosters in this respect, including the likes of Buju Banton, Beenie Man, General Degree, Lady Saw, Beres Hammond, and Bounty Killer, among many others. This fourth installment in VP's high-profile Reggae Gold series offers up prime cuts from all these singers and DJs, along with some updated roots-ragga from Luciano as well as a fine Gregory Isaacs and Lady Saw duet on an update of "Night Nurse." Other standout tracks include Saw's ribald "No Long Talk" (her infamous vocal gymnastics taking on Diamanda Galas proportions), Bounty Killer's tight bit of robotic funk "Benz & the Bimma," and General Degree's slinky rub-a-dub cut "When I Hold You Tonight." Those in need of more traditional vocalizing can look forward to Beres Hammond's sunny "Love From a Distance" and Mikey Spice's "Showers of Blessing." And after getting the cloying taste of Junior Tucker's abysmal pop-lite side "Love Somebody" out of your mouth, be sure to also check out more prime sides by both Shabba Ranks and Banton. Also featuring the stellar production work of studio luminaries like Steely & Clevie, Sly & Robbie, Bobby Digital, and Phillip Burell, Reggae Gold '96 makes for a fine introduction to the world of digital reggae. ~ Stephen Cook


Includes liner notes by James Goring.


Producers include: Dave "Stranger" Kelly, Patrick Roberts, Aden Jones, Donovan Germain, Garfield "Sampalue" Phillips.


Compilation producers: Derrick Moo-Young, Ryan Andrews, Joel Chin, Edwin Howell.


Liner Note Author: James Goring.


Editors: Paul Shields; Chris Scott.


Arrangers: Dave Kelly; Donovan Germain; Glen Browne; Aden "Noble" Jones; Bobby "Digital" Dixon; David Sanguinetti; Stranger; Lloyd Campbell ; Patrick Roberts; Philip "Fatis" Burrell; Sly & Robbie; Steely & Clevie; Beres Hammond; Robert Browne.The Beat (V.15 #4 1996, p.73) - 5 Stars (out of 5) - "REGGAE GOLD has become my favorite album of the year and this year's installment fully lives up to my expectation....If you want to hear what is hot in dancehall, buy this album."
Reggae Report (V.14 #6 1996, p.40) - 5 Stars (out of 5) - Classic - "...The latest edition, REGGAE GOLD 1996, is a veritable gold mine..."

REGGAE GOLD 1997

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REGGAE GOLD 1997

TRACKLIST


1. Tony Rebel - If Jah
2. Lasy Saw & Beenie Man - Healing
3. Capleton & Yami Bolo - Put Down The Weapon
4. Tanya Stephens - You Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet
5. Bounty Killer - Worthless Bwoy
6. Harry Todler - Pure Gal
7. Benjy Myaz - Don't Ask My Neighbor
8. Frisco Kid - Rubbers
9. Beenie Man - Romie
10. Buju Banton - Love Sponge
11. Everton Blender - Ghetto People Song
12. Beres Hammond - Call On The Father
13. Goofy - Fudgie
14. Taxi Gang - Mission Impossible
15. Beenie Man - Girls Dem Sugar (Remix)


Label VP
Orig Year 1997
Release Date May 27, 1997

Reggae Gold 1997 is an entertaining collection of party-oriented dancehall reggae, and while there are a few slow spots scattered throughout the record, it's still a first-rate sampler. ~ Leo Stanley


Includes liner notes by James Goring.


Personnel: Collin "Bulbie" York (programming).


Audio Remixers: Big Dawg D.J.; Funkmaster Flex.


Liner Note Author: James Goring.


Editors: Paul Shields; Chris Scott; Joel Chin.


Arrangers: Cleveland "Clevie" Browne; Collin "Bulbie" York; Danny Browne; Dave Kelly; Funkmaster Flex; The Shocking Vibes Crew; Bobby "Digital" Dixon; Lady Saw; Lynford "Fatta" Marshall; Mark Myrie; Robbie Shakespeare; Sly Dunbar; Steely & Clevie; Tony Rebel; Wycliffe "Steely" Johnson; Benjy Myaz; Beres Hammond; Bobby Dixon.


Producers: Tony Rebel, Dave Kelly, Patrick Roberts, Lady Saw, Bulby & Fatta, Steely & Clevie, Benjy Myaz, Bobby Digital, Mark Myrie, Beres Hammond, Danny Browne, Sly & Robbie, Funkmaster Flex.


Compilation producers: Derrick Moo-Young, Joel Chin, Lloyd Campbell, Edwin Howell.

REGGAE GOLD 2009

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REGGAE GOLD 2009


TRACKLIST


1 Come Over - Estelle, , Sean Paul
2 Need U Bad - Jazmine Sullivan
3 Love Is Wicked - Brick & Lace,
4 Playing Games - Serani
5 So Special Buy
6 Nuh Linga - Elephant Man
7 Watch Your Friends Buy
8 Protected Buy
9 See You Again - Beres Hammond
10 Blessings Buy
11 Start A New Buy
12 Far Away Buy
13 Head Cyaan Hot So Buy
14 Praise and Worship - Busy Signal
15 Money Over War - Laden
16 Dance and Sweep - Elephant Man
17 Couple Up Buy
18 Leave If You Want To Leave


Release Date: June 30, 2009
Number of Discs: 1
Label: VP Records


2009 compilation, undoubtedly one of Dancehall/Reggae''s most anticipated releases of the year. The Reggae Gold 2009 compilation features a varied assortment of top artists and hits including Estelle featuring Sean Paul on the international smash ''Come Over'' , as well as tracks by Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, T.O.K. and Serani''s massive radio hit, ''No Games''. The Jamaican Tourist Board and VP Records have partnered to re-create the iconic Welcome to Jamaica image for the album cover.

REGGAE GOLD - 2010

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REGGAE GOLD 2010


TRACKLIST


1. Gyptian - Hold You
2. Ding Dong - Holiday (With Chevaughn Clayton)
3. Vybz Kartel - Clarks (With Popcaan & Gaza Slim)
4. Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley & Nas - As We Enter
5. Serani - Skip To Ma Luu (With Ding Dong)
6. Vybz Kartel - Slow Motion
7. Shaggy - Never Let Me Go (With Tessanne Chin)
8. Busy Signal - Sweet Love (Night Shift)
9. Tarrus Riley - Love's Contagious
10. Etana - Happy Heart
11. Sean Paul - Hold My Hand (Original Version)
12. Konshens - The Realest Song
13. Wasp - Cry Fi Dem
14. Michael Franti & Spearhead - Say Hey (I Love You) (With Cherine Anderson)
15. Major Lazor - Hold The Line (With Mr. Lex & Santigold)
16. Mavado - House Cleaning
17. Romain Virgo - Live Mi Life
18. Beres Hammond - No Apology
19. Bonus DJ Mix By ZJ Chrome


Release Name: VA-Reggae_Gold_2010-2CD-2010
Label: VP Records
Genre: Reggae
Street Date: 2010-06-22
Playtime: 1h 34min Total