New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ VP Records) - Spirituals and Gospel are at the foundation of reggae music. The distinctive voices, familiar verses and appealing rhythms of Caribbean Gospel offer a unique blend and a satisfying experience for Christian music fans and beyond. This anointed collection releases on March 9th; it includes recent and classic hits from the leading Caribbean music ministries. Writer/performers
George Banton, Marvia Providence,
Marlon 'Bro Paul' Anderson and Carlene Davis have helped to grow the genre and represent the best of Caribbean Gospel today. This collection of contemporary Praise and Worship songs offers inspiration and comfort for the masses through the uplifting word of God.
TRACK LISTING
1. Hallelujah Praise The Lamb - Marvia Providence
2. Reach Out - Marlon 'Bro Paul' Anderson
3. Let Us Praise The Lord - George Banton
4. Holy Holy Holy - Grace Thrillers
5. Hold On To Your Victory - Revelation Believers
6. Did You Stop To Pray - Sandra Brooks
7. He Can Be Found - Sanchez
8. Precious Memories - Hopeton Lewis
9. Oh How I Love Jesus - Fiona
10. Rivers Of Babylon/ I Shall Not Be Moved -
Carlene Davis
11. Rock Of Ages - Marvia Providence
12. Old Time Religion - George Banton
13. Mighty God - Marlon 'Bro Paul' Anderson
14. On My Knees - Sanchez
15. Victory In Jesus - Hopeton Lewis
Gully and Gaza have been the buzz words of Jamaican media for more than a year now. On March 23rd Ragga Ragga Ragga 2010 takes you beyond the hype and brings you genuine tracks that are fueling the dancehall scene. Some of the tracks featured on this great compilation are Gyptain's cross over hit 'Hold You.' Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor's 'Cyaa Friend again.' The song that blew up over the Christmas holiday, Merital Family's My Money (Ha Ha) and new tracks from the Gully and Gaza Generals, Mavado 'War Is In The Air' and Vybz Kartel 'Neva Scared.' Ragga Ragga Ragga is known for its raw unadulterated hit making content and this new installment will not disappoint.
TRACK LISTING
1. War Is In The Air - Mavado
2. Neva Scared - Vybz Kartel
3. Julie's Introduction - Twin of Twins
4. Dem A Try Bait Me Up - Twin of Twins
5. Which Dudus - Twin of Twins
6. How We Ride - Erup
7. Stinking Rich - Gappy Ranks
8. My Money (Ha Ha) - Merital Family
featuring Vybz Karte
9. Go Go Club - Vybz Kartel
10. Rodney's Sermon - Bounty Killer
11. Social Responsibility - Bounty Killer
12. Val Ova Gun - Mavado
13. Hold You - Gyptian
14. Love Dem - Vybz Kartel
15. She Beat Him - Mavado
16. Controversy Sells - Gappy Ranks
17. Cyaa Friend Again - Di Genius
18. Lose A Friend - I Octane
Digital Single
Gyptian's new single 'Hold You' is featured on Ragga Ragga Ragga 2010 and will be release as a digital single on March 23. This new track from the soulful singjay has been burning up the airwaves in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Import
Harsledon Calling! On March 23rd, this 13 track best of selection from UK's most wanted conscious reggae sensation Chukki Starr will be released. A true A-list line-up of UK reggae's top production crews including Mad Professor, Saxon, Ruff Cutt, Maximum Sound, Special Delivery 'longside Chukki's own Starrdom production camp. The big hits 'Sweet Meditation', The Almighty One', 'Forever Shall Praise', 'How Me So Real' are all included in this Most Wanted title. Chukki Starr is one of the hardest working men in the reggae business, regularly performing to enthusiastic crowds across Europe, this long-awaited 'best of' is all set to feed that frenzy!
Track Listing:
1. The Almighty One
2. Mark Of The Beast
3. Sweet Meditation
4. Forever Shall Praise
5. Crazy Shooting
6. Hard Fi Smile
7. Praise The Creator
8. Love & Peace
9. How Me So Real
10. Show Your Love
11. Ghetto Youth's Livity
12. Down In Da Ghetto
13. Greatest Of Dem All
Digital Single
On March 23rd VP Records is introducing the world to singing sensation Romain Virgo! At age 17 Romain was the youngest person to ever win Jamaica's TV talent competition, Digicel Rising Star. 'Alton's Medley' was the first breakthrough hit in Jamaica for the young star. His debut music video 'This Love' has been added to VH1 and Music Choice video channels. 'Who Feels It Knows It' is his most current hit making waves. The debut album, with production by veteran producer Donovan Germain will be released worldwide May 23, 2010.
Track Listing:
1. This Is Love
2. Alton's Medley
3. Who Feels It Knows It
On March 30th VP Records showcases the early work of producer Lloyd 'Jammy' James. Jammy from the Roots features the young 'Prince Jammy' at King Tubby's studio in Waterhouse, Jamaica. On his return from a long stay in Canada, in this period Jammy established himself as a formidable producer and engineer among peers Scientist and Prince Phillip. Featured here is the best of his material working in the roots and early dancehall styles. Feature tracks include the much sought after 'Pablo in Moonlight City' (the only track Pablo recorded for Jammy), and 'Jah Ovah' which was recently revisited by Johnny Osbourne with U.K. artist Bitty Mclean on his album Movin' On. Other standouts include the monster hits 'Boom Shack A Lack' by Junior Reid, 'Mr. Landlord' by Half Pint and Junior Delgado's 'Love Tickles Like Magic'. This amazing compilation presents the roots of a pioneering Reggae producer. This album will also be available on Vinyl.
TRACK LISTING DISC 1
1. Fally Ranking - Johnny Osbourne*
2. Tonight Is The Night to Unite -
Black Uhuru*
3. Give the People What They Want -
Sugar Minott*
4. Conscience Speaks - Black Crucial*
5. Jah Ovah - Johnny Osbourne*
6. Youth Man - Noel Phillips (Echo Minott)*
7. Please Officer - Earl Zero*
8. Pablo In Moonlight City - Augustus Pablo*
9. Love Tickles Like Magic - Junior Delgado
10.Jah Fire Will Be Burning - Hugh Mundell*
11.It A Go Dread - Barry Brown*
12.Life s A Moment in Space - Wayne Smith*
13.Jah Gave Us This World - Travellers
14.Natty Dread At The Controls - U Black
15.Name of The Game - Fantels
16.What A Great Day - Lacksley Castell
TRACK LISTING DISC 2
1. Mr. Marshall - Johnny Osbourne
2. Life Hard A Yard - Natural Vibes*
3. Last Train To Africa - Prince Alla
4. Colly George - Frankie Jones
5. Willow Tree - Black Uhuru
6. Jah Do Love Us - The Jays
7. Higgler Move - Junior Reid*
8. Liberation - Junior Delgado*
9. One Big Ghetto - Half Pint
10.Foreign Mind - Frankie Paul
11.Africa We Want To Go - Dennis Brown
12.Children Of Israel - Frankie Paul*
13.Boom-Shack-A-Lack - Junior Reid*
14.Mr. Landlord - Half Pint*
15.Do Good - Frankie Paul
16.They Fight I - Dennis Brown
