Dancehall.Mobi

Dancehall.Mobi special update – below is the confirmed scheduled of VP Records/Greensleeves releases for January 2010.

Ghetto Riddim – release date: January 12, 2010. Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor’s “Ghetto” riddim will be the latest album in the Riddim Driven series. It wil feature 15 new vocal tracks from some of reggae’s top artistes, and also includes an instrumental track from Kemar. The infectious guitar hook and stripped down riddim sets a vintage groove for a new sound in roots reggae. Feature tracks include “Unfair” by Peetah Morgan featuring Busy Signal, “Inna De Garrison” by Italian singer Alborosie and “Mocking Bird” by Etana.

Ghetto Riddim Track Listing
1. Mocking Bird – Etana
2. Unfair – Peetah Morgan & Busy Signal
3. Inna De Garrison – Alborosie featuring The Tamlins
4. Who Dat – Richie Spice
5. Cold Blooded Murderer – Anthony B
6. Gangsta Living – Lutan Fyah
7. Insanity – Konshens
8. Revelations – Gyptian
9. Sentence – Louie Culture
10. Friend Enemy – Khago
11. Welcome – Nitty Kutchie
12. Jamaica – Tony Curtis
13. Peace And Unity – Prophecy
14. Big Woman Thing – Kris Kelli
15. Back Biters – Ziggi
16. Ghetto Riddim – Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor

Sugar Minott – Reggae Legends – release date: January 12, 2010. For the first time on CD, this Reggae Legends box set contains all four Sugar Minott albums that were recorded for legendary 80s producer George Phang. This box set is packed with classics from the legendary Sly & Robbie.

These are said to be four of Sugar Minott’s most loved 80s albums. Included in this set is the Rockers Awards Winners set, that spotlighted Sugar Minott in classic showcase style with fellow legend, Leroy Smart. Sugar Minott remains one of Jamaica’s best-loved and most popular reggae artistes, and these four original albums give an extensive overview of his successful hit-making career.

Reggae Legends – Sugar Minott – Track Listing

Shabba Ranks – Reggae Legends – release date: January 12, 2010. Greensleeves Records is releasing four classic albums from dancehall / reggae superstar, Shabba Ranks. This is a must-have Reggae Legends box set. It includes four iconic sets recorded for the top Jamaican production teams of Bobby Digital, Gussie Clarke & Two Friends.

Shabba Ranks remains one of Jamaica’s top dancehall / reggae artistes, and the definitive works collected here, led to him signing a world-wide deal with Sony Records. The four original albums collected together in reproduction sleeves give an extensive overview of Shabba Ranks successful hit-making career. The Box Set includes the hit singles ‘Mr Lover Man”’, ‘Twice My Age”’, ‘Pirates Anthem’, ‘Wicked Inna Bed” and many more.

Reggae Legends – Shabba Ranks – Track Listing

Street Team Riddim – release date: January 19, 2010. Fire Links’ “Street Team” riddim was one of the hottest dancehall riddims for 2009. The hard hitting, synth-driven track is the perfect backdrop for the various vocal attacks from the likes of Mavado, Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Ding Dong and other. Standout tracks include “Mocking Bird” from Mavado, “Something Ah Go Happen” by Vybz Kartel and “Street Team” by Ding Dong. The album also includes the Streat Team riddim instrumental.

Street Team Riddim Track Listing
1. Mockingbird – Mavado
2. Stock & Pile – Beenie Man
3. Dem Fi Gweh – Baby Cham
4. Street Team – Ding Dong
5. Stand Alone – Bounty Killer
6. Sponge – Assassin
7. Defend Your Own – Fire Links featuring Tony Matterhorn
8. Lord Ah Your Shepherd – Bugle
9. Purify – Elephant Man
10. Something Ah Go Happen – Vybz Kartel
11. Service – Voicemail
12. Lu Lu Bag – Konshens
13. Mr. Rip Off – Wadda & Andrew Blood
14. Street Team Riddim – Instrumental

Sizzla – Crucial Times – Greensleeves Records present the return of Sizzla Kalonji on January 19, 2010. “Crucial Times” features numerous undiscovered Sizzla tracks from the producer who gave him his name. “Crucial Times” presents 13 stellar collaborations from producer Homer Harris and dancehall legend Sizzla Kalonji. Compiled from sessions throughout their over 15 year association, these specially selected tracks chronicle the relationship of the young artiste and musical mentor, and demonstrate the creative fire of one of dancehall / reggae’s most influential voices. The CD package includes; song lyrics, rare photos and an essay by Michelle Geister detailing the early working relationship of Sizzla and Harris. Feature tracks include the recent hit “Crucial Time”, and new single “Precious Gift.”

Sizzla – Crucial Times – Track Listing
1. Precious Gift
2. Crucial Time
3. Take A Stand
4. Agriculture And Education
5. Charming
6. Jolly Good Time
7. Rat Race
8. There’s No Pain
9. Sufferation And Poverty
10. Foundation
11. Atta Clap
12. Progress
13. Get Rid Ah Dem