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Rhythm Streetz Series #7 ~ Istanbul / Tropical
Various In The Streetz CD May 17, 2006 |
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'Istanbul'-Rhythm |
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Rating :
from 5 (excellent) to 1 (poor) |
| Vocals : 4/5 | Backing : 5 | Production : 5 | Sound quality : 5 | Sleeve : 4 |
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Recorded and mixed by Donovan 'Vendetta' Bennett for Wayne Morris' Purple Skunk label and with both riddims built
by them together with Firehouse Crew's Paul 'Wrong Move' Crossdale and
Donald Dennis, Wayne Morris is yet another hardcore dancehall producer
turning his attention to roots riddims. Appearing as #7 in Byron Murray &
Clifford 'Mr. Vegas' Smith' In The Streetz "Rhythm Streetz
Series" - following the most successful 2004 one drop riddim "#1 ~ Drop
Leaf" produced by Donovan 'Vendetta' Bennett a.k.a. Don Corleon,
selector Fire Links' completely crazy yet infectious riddim, "#2 ~ Chaka
Chaka", DJ Sunshine's sophomore riddim "#4 ~ Real
Life", Andrew Prendergast & Josef Bogdanovich a.k.a. Black
& White of Downsound Records "#3 ~ Invasion &
Maroon Riddim" and the inexplicably again "#3" numbered album "No Man's An
Island", produced by the in the late 70s rather popular DJ now turned
producer Neville 'Jah Woosh' Beckford for his Original Music label, the
penultimate before this one so far Don Corleon's second very successful
one-drop riddim "#5 ~ Seasons"
and as #6 finally an In The Streetz production, Byron Murray's first
attempt at a one drop riddim "#6 ~ Street Swing". Wayne Morris - and that should probably not be forgotten when you wonder how these first time one drop riddims from a hardcore
dancehall producer can be so great - was of course one of the musicians on
Donovan 'Don Corleon' Bennett's 'Drop Leaf' around the same time his own
dancehall riddim 'Marmalade' was created.
The first riddim 'Istanbul', built round a Spanish acoustic guitar, opens
this album with the fabulous conscious "Role Of Life" by Ras
Shiloh, whose voice and delivery will always bring back great memories of
Garnet Silk, followed by the very impressive "Get Up And Strive"
by Teflon, who justifies his entry into the big league with this strong
tune, and T.O.K. with their "Marijuana" delivering a super catchy
lovers tune to ganja... (Marijuana) Is all that we need (Marijuana) so don't kill the breed (Marijuana) Is all that we need (Marijuana) so don't kill the breeeeeeeed!!! no!!! Fantan Mojah twists Deborah Cox' often used in reggae and dancehall "Just Be Good To Me" around to "Friends" tell me that i'm crazy, when i call on Jah Jah name before Vybz Kartel delivers the outstanding "Society" nuh have nuh heart, all dem a talk, dem still nah do nuttin fi yute Society nuh have nuh heart, this one bag a promise nuh action what's di use Society nuh have nuh heart, all dem a talk, dem still nah do nuttin fi yute Society nuh have nuh heart, but mi did know dat from start and Natural Black's reality tune would "Life Be The Same Way". It's big tune after tune over the 'Istanbul'-riddim, continuing with the superb warning against unsafe sex and AIDS by Wayne Marshall & Alaine "Dying For A Cure", Jah Cure's "What Will It Take", my love, to show you, i'm still in love with you? plea to his woman and Bounty Killer's smooth attempt at singing for the heartfelt "Gangsta Love". Wayne Marshall delivers the last very fine vocal tune solo, his "Love And Affection" is another strong contribution to this riddim, of which the enormous strength is highlighted in the clean version of this extremely beautiful "Istanbul Rhythm". The second riddim included is completely different in instrumentation but concerning the great one drop smooth yet forwardpushing vibe in the same (first class) league. With Devonte teaming with Money Gad instead of his usual partner Tanto Metro, the fine combination "Let Them Grow" is the first of the tunes on this riddim, followed by Stevie Face's excellent "Only The Poor", Ras Myrhdak's sweet partly vocodered deejayed "I'm In Love" and Perfect's angry outburst on his lady "Dirty Shame". Wayne Marshall is in a sweet lovers mood for his almost too soft "I'd Truly Die" before Chappa John kicks in with the harsh you don't feel "My Pain" and Vybz Kartel delivers a superb partly sung lovers tune that is simply brilliant "Never Love Another" before Capleton shows his vulnerable side as well in the sweet "Loving You" followed by the immaculate version of second riddim featured 'Tropical'. This album can wholeheartedly be recommended to all lovers and (nu-)roots lovers but also to the dancehall massive curious about the (great) attempts as sweet singing by Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel. |
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