s M i l e <(Address removed)> said:

John Eden <(Address removed)> said:

Hi folks

Happy new year and all that...

Bit of a round up for you with youtube clips and all:

Best reggae 45s of the noughties PART ONE

Best reggae 45s of the noughties PART TWO

10 Worst things about reggae in the noughties

Woofah issue 4 soon come

For me, the best reggae mix of the entire decade is this:

http://www.theheatwave.co.uk/music/item/heatwavebristol/

'Compiled and mixed by Henry Heatwave and Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek), the Heatwave Bristol mix features the latest dancehall and reggae tunes, intermingled with some exclusive remixes, Heatwave specials and classic oldies.' (Heatwave Bristol, 2007)

 

I've had this on more-or-less constant rotation since its 2007 release. It captures perfectly the energy, rawness and pure unbridled joy of a dancehall in full flow. Full of conscious lyric, live toasting, wikkid humour and wisdom - getcha ears rown' dis!

Heatwave Bristol Mix - stream or download

Haile recommended!