Ragga Jazz

Ragga Jazz

Track Listings

1. Utopian Skank - Up, Bustle and Out

2. Superstar

3. Definitive Ragga - Ragga Dub Massive

4. Feel the Sauce

5. Aftermath (Hip Hop Blues) - Tricky

6. Tik Tok - Cool Breeze

7. Easy Jazzy - Clark Gayton

8. Morning Dub - Baby Buddah Heads

9. Sensi Smile - Clark Gayton

Tracks:

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - Chaka Demus & Pliers
Roxanne - Aswad
Spirits In The Material World - Pato Banton
Jamaican In New York - Shinehead
Every Breath You Take - Betty Wright
One World (Not Three) - Ziggy Marley & Sting
Message In A Bottle - Maxi Priest
Can't Stand Losing You - Steel Pulse
Darkness - Los Pericos
Walking On The Moon - Sly & Robbie
The Bed's Too Big Without You - Sheila Hylton
Wrapped Around Your Finger - Jazz Jamaica

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It's only fitting that some of reggae's top stars should record Police songs, as Sting and Co. were enormously influenced by reggae, and their popularity gave reggae a needed boost in public awareness. Twelve artists working in different genres, from roots to dancehall, run through spirited versions of some of the band's (mostly Sting's) most famous songs, including "Roxanne" (Aswad), "Message in a Bottle" (Maxi Priest), and "Every Breath You Take" (Betty Wright), while Sting himself contributes to tracks by Pato Banton and Ziggy Marley. Many of the artists also add lyrics of their own, but what becomes obvious from these fresh interpretations is how brilliantly crafted these songs were in the first place, and how well they wear today. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

a simple cd.......2007-01-11

like reggae in new waves and new songs, well this cd of various artists is a good music paying tribute to the police.

Shout out to the Babylon.......2005-02-03

It's not often that you'll find reggae superstars paying tribute to the Babylon (slang term for the police), so this album is certainly unusual in at least that respect.

There are a few stand-out performances by reggae luminaries like Aswad, who does a great version of "Roxanne", and Steel Pulse who perform "Can't Stand Losing You", but Maxi Priest doesn't do justice to "Message in a Bottle" at all. Sting also guests on two of the better songs, one with Ziggy Marley.

As Police covers, there's nothing really different other than the reggae rhythms, except perhaps for "Spirits in the Material World" by Pato Banton and Sting, where Pato improvises a bit on the chorus.

An interesting novelty album, and quite listenable, but does nothing to showcase or enhance the music of either The Police or the reggae artistes.

Amanda Richards, Feb 2, 2005

Not that great.......2004-08-22

As a bonified fan of The Police, and a moderate fan of reggae, I was excited to hear old favorites redone by reggae artists. However, this album is surprisingly bland and unoriginal (aside from the fact that they're a bunch of Police covers--obviously, I didn't expect new lyrics). The arrangements were new to me but the sound was stale. How sad. Put your good money on "Outlandos D'Americas," a tribute to the Police in Spanish: it's far better.

Yougetit Forgetit.......2002-06-29

If you like the Police ... and like good reggae .... you'll be disappointed in this album. Great artists, great tunes and alot of potential -- but falls way short in this overly commercial sounding tribute.

I've played it so much some originals sound bland.......2000-08-25

I love this album! I love Sting and the Police, and reggae: buy this if you do too!

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Formidable.....my single favorite rap album of all time.
A Real Treat: Not quite like any other rap you've ever heard
Buy this CD, if you've made it this far! You won't regret it
french star
find something new each time

Qui Seme le Vent Recolte le Tempo
MC Solaar
Manufacturer: Musicrama Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Cinquieme As: Fifth Ace

ASIN: B000004C2W
Release Date: 1994-07-25

Tracks:

Intro
Qui Seme Le Vent Recolte Le Tempo
Matiere Grasse Contre Matiere Grise
Victime De La Mode
L'histoire De L'art
Armand Est Mort
Quartier Nord
Interlude
A Temps Partiel
Caroline
La Musique Adoucit Les Moeurs
Bouge De La (Part 1)
Bouge De La (Part 2)
Ragga Jam
La Devise
Funky Dreamer

Album Description

1991 release on Polydor featuring 16 tracks, including 'Qui Seme Le Vent Recolte Le Tempo', 'Victime De La Mode' and 'Funky Dreamer'. The full title is 'Qui Seme Le Vent RecolteLe Tempo'.

Album Details

L'original Series. Debut Album from the Best French Rapper. Check Out his Samples from 70's Hard to Find Master Grooves and his Unique Flow Spiced Up with Numerous Play on Words. Digitally Remastered. Digipack.

Customer Reviews:

Formidable.....my single favorite rap album of all time........2003-07-18

This dude has the gift. His lyrics are outstanding. Anyone who's heard him knows it. I learned as much french from this guy as I did from 6 years of class. Even if you're not into French the cadence is undeniably entertaining. And his dj is awsome too. All the tracks are cool. The best on this cd include Quartier Nord, l' Historie d' Art and Bouge de la of course. Take my recomendation for what its worth, but this guy was ahead of his time. If he rapped in English, forget it, he be up there in popularity with anyone.......Anyone.

A Real Treat: Not quite like any other rap you've ever heard.......2001-08-13

THIS DISC IS ABSOLUTELY WORTH THE PREMIUM IMPORT PRICE! It's definitely my favorite MC Solaar disc & one of my best rap CDs, period. It doesn't matter if you don't speak a word of French (I remember a little from 2 semesters in high-school), the sounds and rythm are so intricate and energetic that they more than make up for the jokes and whatever meaning you fail to pick up from the cognates, tone, and musical context.

Also, consider picking up Planet Rap, before it goes out of print. And Tour De La Question is a good 2-disc (live) sampling of many of Solaar's hits. I find his other later releases less compelling than this one.

BTW, if it helps, I should note that I find this disc somewhat reminiscent of good 80's rap.

Buy this CD, if you've made it this far! You won't regret it.......2001-05-31

Claude MC has an amazing gift. His ability to use language, sound, rythym & music to convey a message, at times one that is socially or politically charged, is exceptional. Somehow, in the midst of a song such as "l'Histoire de l'Art," which really flows, the idea that rappers have been discrimated against by certain elements of society who fail to see rap as an art form is introduced. Solaar, using humor, wit, an outstanding intellect and his sheer charisma, easily and non-confrontationally makes the point that the history of art is not complete until it includes the works of ALL artists. Bien Fait, Claude MC, Bravo!

The background tracks are for the most part smooth. A bit of a jazz & blues feel to them (perhaps its the saxophone) mixed with more elements familiar to modern hip hop and rap. This juxtaposition is transfixing.

Although I myself am a French speaker, I find that you do not need to know the language to enjoy Solaar's music. Fluency in the French language, however, does allow you to appreciate his music that much more as you can fully experience the joy of this gifted musician from Senegal's play with language. His lyrics are so full of such wit and irony!

Somehow I can't seem to take this CD out of my car stereo. I guess that its just so good that I want to listen to this CD at every chance I get (and its been over a year since I purchased it!)

I would highly recommend MC Solaar's Qui Seme le Vent Recolte le Tempo to anyone even thinking of buying it. If you've made it to this page, put it in your shopping cart. I promise that you will have no regrets.

french star.......2001-04-03

mc solar..is soooooooooooo hot..dig..the tunes... fashionstylist@vogue.co.uk natalie kissane

find something new each time.......2001-02-01

I've had this album for about a month now, having heard "qui sème le vent" and my favourite song keeps changing. Initially it was "Victime de la mode" with the bit "Dominique, écoutes bien ce funky beat" and the message of the story. Then it was Bouge de la (part 1)

Tracks:

The Positive Step - Beyond There
B-Boys Revenge 96 Porkopolis Turntable Jazz - Mr. Dibbs,1200 Hobos
Change The Scratch - DJ Jeff
Vinyl Overdose - Dj Format
Who's On The Turntables - LF Peee
Private Parts - Radar & Z-Trip
Call Me Goldfinger - Pepe Deluxe
Static's Waltz - Kid Koala
Flat Chested - DJ Ruthless
Aerosoul - Tommy Tee
X-Men Style Beatz - Roc Raida
Hide Your Wrecords When We Come Through - Kool DJ E.Q.
Itchy Vinyl Session Part II: Babylon 5 - DJ JS-One & DJ Spinbad
Jimmie' sJam - DJ Jimmie Jam
On Da Flex - DJ Godfather
Rockstar - Z-Trip

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Following their DJ renaissance compilation Return of the DJ, Bomb Records continues its promise of "all hip-hop DJs, all scratching" with Vol. II. This time it's a global thing, representing Holland, Norway, Canada, and the United States coast to coast. DJ Jeff from Amsterdam almost induces scratch seizures with the carpal-tunnel pace of "Change the Scratch." On "Static's Waltz," Canadian DJ Kid Koala slows the show down to molasses, setting what sounds like 15 records at once to incorrect speeds. Other legends, like DJ Jimmie Jam, Z-trip (who marries Run DMC to Black Sabbath on "Rockstar"), and the X-ecutioners' Roc Raida, represent. However, the most impressive composition is Tommy Tee's "Aerosoul," an anthem to graffiti art that paints its canvas with news commentary and samples from the mighty KRS-One. There's plenty of old and new blood on Vol. II to keep your ears pricked. --Todd Levin

Customer Reviews:

Just as Good.......2006-02-06

Almost identical quality of music from the first. Highly recommened for all DJ's & Hip Hop fans alike.

Turntablists Dream.......2000-10-07

I've been DJing hip hop for around 4 years now and now one single album has influenced me such as this one (also vol #1-3) This album is dedicated to hip hop DJ's and opened the eyes of many as to whats really going on in the underground scene. DJing is one of the four elements of hip hop and is finally back in the open. Tracks like Aerosaul, On Da Flex, and Private Parts are crazy in depth productions. Any true hopper should have this album and for any turntablist, its a requirement!!

Return of the DJ, Vol. II.......2000-04-22

I enjoyed "Return of the DJ, Vol. I" so much, I decided to check out its sequel. Volume II ties DJs from all around the world united with a common theme - a love for hip-hop and scratching. Volume II is as good if not better than Volume I. The album is set up like a tournament with DJs representing their hometowns, each trying to outdo each other. Full of the usual DJ braggadacio and scratching to make your head spin, Volume II pays tribute to all four elements of hip-hop - DJing, MCing, graffiti, and b-boying. And its unlike anything else, repeated listens unveil more and more familiar samples with everything from Mortal Kombat to Cypress Hill to A Tribe Called Quest. Impressive tracks are "Change the Scratch" by DJ Jeff, "Static's Waltz" by Kid Kaola, "Aerosoul" by Tommy Tee, and "Rockstar" by Z-Trip. Fantastic representation of a long-overlooked culture.

DJ JEff.......2000-04-17

If that track with DJ JEff was the only good thing on here, the cd would e worth buying. But it's not the only good track...they ALL are! I just picked up this album last night and it's tighter than nuts & bolts!

World War III waged on wax.......1999-12-28

It's east versus west in Vol. 2 and Bomb Hip Hop Records obviously wanted to showcase turntablism's international appeal here. The first half of the joint is all foreign DJs with the USA representing the 2nd half. But these European spin doctors don't disappoint.

First off, DJ Jeff is WICKED on track 3! I was PARALYZED with disbelief the first time I heard "Change the skratch" in my car. There's NO WAY a human could possibly scratch that FAST. And he juxtaposes the rawnesss of it all with a cool sax in the background to add a nice jazzy effect.

Tracks:

Boomin' in Ya Jeep - Kenny Dope, Screechy Dan
Who Say Me Done - Cutty Ranks
Get That Money - Ms. Thing
Satisfied - J-Live
Synthesizer Voice - Pompidoo
Ring the Alarm [Hip Hop Mix] - Tenor Saw
If I Know Jah - Singer Blue
Infiltrate - Sean Paul
Fuss Fuss
Petrol - Ward 21
Gunshot - Kenny Dope, Shaggy
No No No - Dawn Penn
Boom - Chaka Demus, Pliers

Album Description

Nice Up The Dance mixes new classic Dancehall, original Ragga Hip-Hop and party anthems to bring you a record like no other! Featuring some of the biggest names from both the Reggae and Hip-Hop worlds such as Kenny Dope, Sean Paul, Tenor Saw, Chaka Demus and Pliers alongside current Jamaican Dancehall artists such as Ward 21 and Ms Thing.

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500% more info, please
Red Hot Reggae !
Running out of classics
oh my god, that's some funky s**t

500% Dynamite!
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Soul Jazz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005O163
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

Guns in the Ghetto - Bounty Killer, Morgan Heritage
East of the River Nile - Augustus Pablo
Goody 2 Shoes - Red Rat
Loran's Dance - Mudie's All-Stars
Healing of the Nation - Jacob Miller
African Dub Chapter Three - Joe Gibbs
Body - Sister Charmaine
Frankenstein - Byron Lee
Natural Collie - Freddie McGregor
Party Wit Me - Tiger Ranks
I'm Still in Love - Marcia Aitken
Bam Bam - Toots & the Maytals

Album Description

UK compilation featuring ska, soul, rocksteady, funk, dancehall & dub. Artists include Marcia Aitken, Red Rat, Joe Gibbs, Toots & The Maytals, Agustus Pablo and more. Soul Jazz Records. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

500% more info, please.......2004-12-24

I have to take issue with the Soul Jazz label for the very limited amount of label information on offer, which is pared to the minimum. What year did this track originally come out? What label was it on? What won it its inclusion on this selection? No answers to be found here, though it seems to scan a period from the 1960s to the present time.
However, no quarrel with the musical contents; as it says on the jacket: "Super Funky Ska from Byron Lee, Dub from Augustus Pablo and Joe Gibbs, Calypso Style from Toots, Dancehall Kings and Queens Red Rat and Sister Charmaine, Roots classics from Freddie McGregor and Jacob Miller. Yes it's all here! This record is Dynamite!" And so it is

Red Hot Reggae !.......2001-11-12

This is the fifth installment of the awesome " Dynamite " reggae compilations , and the quality still remains unbelievably high . All sorts of styles are represented on these discs in no particular order , it seems to me that the only requirement needed is that the tracks have to be genuine Jamaican classics , that are as vital today as they were when first released . The reputation of these compilations is such , that people in the know buy each new release without bothering to read it`s reviews , such is their confidence in the compilers at Soul Jazz Records .

The biggest compliment I can give to these compilations is that they`ll be talked about , and danced to , long after they`ve been deleted .

Running out of classics.......2001-11-08

Soul Jazz records latest release, 500% dynamite, concludes the dynamite dynasty so far.It has unfortunately fallen short of the rockin' standards that have been the key to success of the previous compilations.It's focus has turned towards a more modern dancehall ragga, that somehow isn't as melodic or liberating as previous ska, reggae, soul, and funk that compiles these albums.400% dynamite featured a few inclinations toward a ragga style content,with tunes such as Buju Banton's remix of "ring the alarm".This is a top tune, with a ranging beat, of great originality and very stirring.Unlike the ragga that ranges on 500% dynamite, which lacks inherent jamaican soul.The majority of this compilation is ragga and i think this reflects the record label's desire to captivate music of a more modern era.Soul jazz records have perhaps reached the capacity of their music vaults, when it comes to the old, traditional music that made the dynamite series become "dynamite", with soothing rocksteady, funky, soulful reggae and storming, hip-moving ska.Let's hope that the next album rediscovers its classical touch.When passion ignites: "dynamite"...Explodes!

oh my god, that's some funky s**t.......2001-10-27

What is it about Reggae that makes it so appealing to the masses? Maybe the fact that it's like the coolest type of music in the world? I mean, Willie William's Armageddon Time in 100% really blew the people away. This time around in 500%, expect the same thing, but the fact that it's so cool shouldn't mean a damn thing. A real Summertime c.d. Suck down the cerveza, smoke the cohiba, and listen to these bad boys.

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Area 32
Kofy Brown
Manufacturer: Simba Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005LMYM
Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

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Lost & Looking
Ya Don't Stop
Do U Believe
A Day In The Life
41 Times
Red
Erotik
Do
The Lucky Ones (Instrumental)
What Could It Be
Fender Rhodes
I Don't Want To Lose You
Lost & Looking

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Various Artists
Manufacturer: Planet Earth (Indi)
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ASIN: B000008OCW
Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

It's a Cool World
Smell the Music
Revolution Was Postponed Because of Rain - Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Tik Tok (Come On)
Qui (Flying Flute Inst.)
MP - High Steppers
Crusin'
Kaleidoscopic Summer [King Tubby Revisited Mix] - Outside
Understanding the Peace [Dorado Mix] - Slowly
Music Man - Origin, Shaka
Learn the Words
Soul Things - Ute
Secret Place - Jhelisa

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Get Tonight Brother
Prince Jazzbo
Manufacturer: Clocktower
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MM0KV0
Release Date: 2006-12-28

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Beat of the Heart

Manufacturer: Zolivia Records
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ASIN: B000CA9DBA
Release Date: 2001-04-17

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Why isn't this girl the huge star she deserves to be??
Absolutely Surpurb

Think Like a Girl
Diana King
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000006UZU
Release Date: 1997-09-24

Tracks:

Think Like A Girl
L-L-Lies
Love Yourself
New Galfriend
Find My Way Back
Supa-Lova-Bwoy
Tenderness
I Say A Little Prayer
Mi Coffee
Sweeter
Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Wicked
Still
Hook Or By Crook

Album Details

Japanese Release features an Exclusive Bonus Rack: "Hook Or by Crook". Also features an Earlier Release Date.

Customer Reviews:

Why isn't this girl the huge star she deserves to be??.......2006-09-20

I make NO apology about this - I LOVE DIANA KING'S singing IMMENSELY. I think she is one of the very best female singers to have come out of Jamaica. I first became aware of her when I heard a song called Tenderness. I couldn't believe how good it was and still is, after all these years. This album is superb. This woman weaves a wonderful magic when she sings.

Absolutely Surpurb.......2001-06-07

I first heard Diana King's CD in Manama, Bahrain in the Middle East where I was on assignment with my Company. Another ex-patriot turned me on to Diana King's CD, 'Think Like a Girl', I was INSTANTLY and EQUALLY mesmarized by her voice, lyrics, and message. She has the passion and intensity of a woman that I thought was only given to Aretha, Gladys, and Tina. She is ABOLUTLEY INCREDIBLE! Buy her. LISTEN to her, FEEL her, EXPERIENCE HER. She will fulfill every man's fantasy and she will speak for every woman!

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