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Disc 01
 01. "Bam Bam" 02. "Pumpkin Belly" 03. "Cu oonuh" 04. "Murder She Wrote" 05. "Agony" 06. "Diseases" 07. "World A Music" 08. "Cool Out Son" 09. "Arleen" 10. "Boxing" 11. "Chop Chop" 12. "M16"
Disc 02
01. "Trash And Ready" 02. "Soon Forward" 03. "I'm Just A Dread/One Shot" 04. "Wa Do Dem" 05. "Only Woman DJ With Degree" 06. "Uptown Girl" 07. "Track Shoes" 08. "Mash You Down" 09. "Sensi Addict" 10. "Jump And Pawn"
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| | Description: | Soul Jazz Records are releasing this new 2017 edition of their classic album `Dancehall - The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture?. This long-out-of-print collection is now available as a triple-vinyl edition and double CD pack. - .. JAMAICAN DANCEHALL CULTURESoul Jazz Records are releasing this new 2017 edition of their classic album 'Dancehall' The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture'. This long-out-of-print collection is now available as a triple-vinyl edition and double CD pack.The album is a lightning-flash collection of all-time classic and definitive dancehall classics as well as a stellar selection of more obscure tracks. Featuring Yellowman, Tenor Saw, Sister Nancy, Ini Kamoze, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Michigan & Smiley, Super Cat, Cutty Ranks, Eek-A-Mouse, Gregory Isaacs and more, this album features non-stop floor-filling party tune rockers throughout!This album is available as heavyweight triple vinyl album (+ download code), double CD and digital release.CD11. Yellowman - Bam Bam (3.15)2. Tenor Saw - Pumpkin Belly (3.17)3. Reggie Stepper - Cu Oonuh (3.43)4. Chaka Demus and Pliers - Murder She Wrote (4.06)5. Pinchers - Agony (3.32)6. Michigan & Smiley - Diseases (3.31)7. Ini Kamoze - World A Music (5.36)8. Junior Murvin - Cool Out Son (3.09)9. General Echo - Arleen (3.01)10. Cornel Campbell - Boxing (4.10)11. Cutty Ranks - Chop Chop (3.08)12. Lone Ranger - M16 (3.26)CD21. Super Cat - Trash and Ready (2.49)2. Gregory Isaacs - Soon Forward (6.25)3. Jacob Miller & Trinity - I'm Just A Dread / One Shut (6.24)4. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem (7.41)5. Sister Nancy - Only Woman DJ With Degree (3.27)6. Trinity - Uptown Girl (3.08)7. General Echo - Track Shoes (3.42)8. Cornel Campbell - Mash You Down (7.13)9. Horace Ferguson - Sensi Addict (3.47)10. Clint Eastwood - Jump and Pawn (3.21)2017 re-release with shorter and reordered tracklist. There are some tracks that are not on the original release.
Sticker on front cover of shrink-wrap:
Dancehall: The rise of Jamaican dancehall culture
New 2017 edition
Deluxe 2xCD pack
Featuring Yellowman, Tenor Saw, Sister Nancy, Gregory Isaacs, Ini Kamoze, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Michigan & Smiley, Super Cat, Eek-A-Mouse
'A vibrant anthology of all that mattered: the sound systems, studios, producers, singers and deejays'
The Guardian
Soul Jazz Records 2017
Both spines say "Dancehall" in red in the centre with "Double CD pack" in blue on either side of it, all in capitals.
Blurb:
This double CD pack charts the explosive rise of Jamaican dancehall in the 1980s
Featuring Yellowman, Tenor Saw, Lone Ranger, Eek A Mouse and many other. This pack comes complete with full text and notes by Steve Barrow (co-author of Rough Guide to Reggae) & exclusive photographs by Beth Lesser.
Originally released:
1977: 2.8, 2.10
1978: 2.3, 2.6
1979: 1.9, 2.2, 2.7
1981: 1.10, 2.4
1982: 1.1, 1.6, 1.12, 2.5
1984: 1.7
1985: 1.2
1986: 2.1, 2.9
1987: 1.5
1992: 1.4
1993: 1.3, 1.8, 1.11
"Dancehall (2017 Edition)" on CD by Soul Jazz Records is a stylistically rich compilation that explores the evolution and breadth of dancehall music. Curated with the label's characteristic attention to detail, this edition focuses on the high-energy, bass-driven aesthetics that define the genre, from raw digital riddims to more melodically oriented tracks. Instead of presenting a random playlist, the selection is structured to convey the development and variety of dancehall: hard-hitting anthems, party-ready tunes and rhythmically intricate cuts flow into one another, creating a coherent listening journey that works both for dedicated collectors and for listeners discovering the style for the first time. The sound image emphasizes heavy bass lines, sharp drums, and vocal performances that range from toasting and rapid-fire chatting to catchy hooks, capturing the intensity of dancehall's club and sound system culture.
As a mixed-artist release, this CD places the spotlight on the stylistic spectrum rather than on individual stars. You hear different periods and moods of dancehall, from darker, stripped-down productions to more accessible crossover sounds, which underlines how flexible and innovative the genre has been over the decades. The sequencing reflects Soul Jazz's curatorial philosophy: tracks are arranged so that tempos, tonalities and atmospheres complement each other, resulting in a compilation that can be enjoyed from start to finish rather than as isolated songs. The 2017 edition format also makes it an ideal entry point for newcomers, bringing together representative tracks that illustrate key characteristics of dancehall--syncopated rhythms, sound system culture, and a constant dialogue between the underground and mainstream.
Soul Jazz Records, the label behind this release, is known for high-quality compilations and carefully researched reissues that present musical movements in a broader cultural context. Over many years, Soul Jazz has built a strong reputation among music lovers for its work in genres such as reggae, dub, dancehall, jazz, funk and post-punk. The label typically stands for excellent sound quality, detailed liner notes and thoughtfully assembled tracklists that aim to be both entertaining and historically informative. With "Dancehall (2017 Edition)", Soul Jazz continues this approach by delivering a compilation that functions not only as a powerful listening experience, but also as a compact survey of an influential and constantly evolving genre. | | | No. of tracks: |
22 |
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05152122 |
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