GREENSLEEVES RELEASES ‘THE JOURNEY - THE VERY BEST OF SIZZLA'THE ULTIMATE CD/DVD COLLECTION OF THE REGGAE ICON'S MOST PRIZED WORKIN STORES TODAY!June 24, 2008-New York- Today Greensleeves releases the essential Sizzla anthology, The Journey- The Very Best Of Sizzla, featuring the legendary sing-jay's most cherished tunes, new bonus tracks, an exclusive DVD and deluxe packaging. This musical voyage features 21 solid tracks including hits from the early ‘90s to present. Armed with religious conviction and an unquenchable passion for truth and rights, the long-standing early ‘90s tunes "Praise Ye Jah," "Black Woman And Child," "Good Ways," and "Like Mountain," have proven to be classics. While the unforgettable hits "Just One Of Those Days" and "Thank U Mama," from his popular album Da Real Thing (2002) produced by Bobby Digital and creative experimental tunes "Be Strong," "Give Me A Try" and "Rise To The Occasion" produced by Don Corleon, highlight the new era of Sizzla hits. Also Sizzla veers between infectious dancehall laced with hard-hitting social commentary and stirring expressions of black history with a profusion of producers on "Ain't Gonna See Us Fall" (Free Willy), "The Solution" (Seani B), "Thanks And Praise" (Chris Birch), "Really And Truly" (Fat Eyes), "One Love" (King Jammys), and "Africa Prepare" (Maximum Sound). As an added bonus, the limited edition DVD features an interview with BBC 1Xtras Robbo Ranx and unseen footage from Sizzla's Judgment Yard home (a day in the life) shot by RETV. The insightful journey into the world of Sizzla Kalonji also goes behind the scenes at the making of Sizzla's classic "Thank U Mama" and the "Rise To The Occasion" video-a must for all avid fans and newcomers. Fans will also enjoy the deluxe packaging including a 12 page booklet full of liner notes that chart the history of Sizzla & additional photos shot on location in his home. 1. Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry)2. Praise Ye Jah 3. The Solution4. Good Ways 5. Thank You Mama 6. Africa Prepare7. Be Strong8. Really And Truly 9. One Love 10. Give Me A Try11. Haven't I Told You 12. Ain't Gonna See Us Fall13. Like Mountain 14. Rise To The Occasion 15. Show More Love 16. Thanks And Praises 17. Love Is Divine 18. Where Are You Running To19. Rastafari Teach I Everything 20. In This Time Feat. Luciano 21. Black Woman And Child
BUJU BANTON AND TREY SONGZ "STREET LIFE"TOP SELLER ON I-TUNESFIRST SINGLE FROM PRODUCERS K-SALAAM & BEATNICK's WHOSE WORLD IS THIS? ALBUM COMPILATION/DVD IN STORES JULY 29, 2008Featuring All Star Hip Hop and Reggae Roster Talib Kweli, Saigon, Dead Prez, Young Buck, Trey Songz, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Luciano and more. Upon the July 29 release of Whose World Is This?, the current single "Street Life" by producers K-Salaam & Beatnick featuring Buju Banton and Trey Songz set a record high for VP Records. The blazing tune which samples "Roxanne" by Police debuted in the iTunes Reggae Top 10 and sold more units than any other VP single during its first week. On their upcoming album/dvd Whose World Is This?, K-Salaam and Beatnick pose the entitled thought-provoking question to an A-list selection of some of the world's most prominent hip hop, reggae and spoken word artists. Using K-Salaam & Beatnick's music as the vehicle, Trey Songz, Papoose, Sizzla, Luciano, Buju Banton, Dead Prez and Talib Kweli among others, rose to the challenge and used their music and message to formulate their answer. The album forms a cohesive musical dialog across cultures, genres and life experiences. The DVD documents their journey to Jamaica and New York to get up close and personal with the artists. As told by K-Salaam: "This is a project created to inspire change for the global community. Its message is one of revolution."
DJ K-Salaam chops it up with Buju Banton Plus an exclusive look into the "Street Life" recording session.
World Renowned Label VP RECORDS Releases REGGAE GOLD In Stores June 17th, 2008. Album to Feature Some of the Summer's Hottest Tracks by Stephen Marley & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Enur featuring Natasja," and Beenie Man
New York, NY May 21, 2008 - VP Records is set to release the long-awaited and latest installment of Reggae Gold on June 17th, 2008. The album is one of reggae's most anticipated releases of the year and will be the definitive collection from the genre this summer.
The new Reggae Gold collection features a varied assortment of top reggae artists and hits including Stephen Marley & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, marking the first time any Marley family member has been featured on a VP release, the international smash "Calabria" by Enur featuring Natasja, as well as tracks by Beenie Man, and Wayne Wonder featuring Trina. Reggae Gold will include an exclusive bonus DJ mix disc created by Mighty Crown Sound System. Island Outpost and VP Records are also sponsoring the "Reggae Gold 2008 Golden CD Instant Win Game" contest. Fans can go to www.reggaegold08.com for more details.
For the past 15 years, VP Records has been at the forefront of reggae music with their Reggae Gold albums. Since it's inception the collection has featured the biggest songs of the year in reggae/dancehall but has also included music from international artists and crossover recording acts. Reggae Gold has featured superstars such as Sean Paul, Buju Banton, and Lady Saw. Reggae Gold is a name known for it's smash hits, as well as tracks from up and comers which on this offering includes Etana, and Collie Buddz.
Track listing for Reggae Gold is as follows:
The Mission- feat. Stephen Marley & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley ***
Calabria 2008- Enur feat. Natasja
Doh- Serani feat. Bugle
Money Changer- Mavado
Wine Gal- Beenie Man
She Loves Me- Serani
For My Love- Wayne Wonder feat. Trina
Blind To You- Collie Buddz
Journeys- Bugle
Ease Off- Tarrus Riley ***
The Plane Land- Richie Spice
Warrior Love- Etana
Pressure- Jamelody
Champion Sound- YT, Million Stylez, Mr Williamz, Blackout JA, Iverse & Jah Knight
Somebody Come Get Me- Melanie Hall aka Syren ***
Stronger- Fanton Mojah
*** EXCLUSIVE TRACKS For Reggae GoldBONUS I-TUNES ALBUM TRACKS:K-Salaam & Beatnick present "Street Life" featuring Buju Banton & Trey Songz
