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Alpha Blondy, “Jah Victory”
The Don is back! After a career paved with legendary hits, Alpha Blondy has had his place in Ivorians' hearts somewhat usurped by Tiken Jah Fakoly. But it must be admitted that…
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Various Artists, “Inna De Yard All Stars”
Nearly three years after its launch, Makasound's acoustic series takes advantage of the end of the year to treat itself to its first best of. Since 2004, Inna De Yard has hung…
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Zareb, “Authentic love”
Singing Flash, Mr. Flash, Flasha and now Zareb; you no longer know which way to turn when it comes to Ranford Mc Curdy. Everyone who has seen Fantan Mojah on stage knows him all…
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Various Artists, “Reggae d'ici : la relève”
Who will succeed Pablo Master, Tonton David, Princess Erika, Pierpoljak, K2R? At present, apart from the short-lived NZH, French roots reggae does not really enjoy the favour of…
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Various Artists, “Bobo Revolution”
After acquiring a serious reputation in dancehall, Frenchie gradually turned towards new roots. "Bobo Revolution" surveys his catalogue through the prism of the Bobos, the…
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Shaggy, “Intoxication”
And another one! Even though he has nothing left to prove, Shaggy keeps piling up quality albums, capable of making any American producer turn pale. This "Intoxication", released…
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Beenie Man, “Concept of Life”
A new Beenie Man album? Not really. The first listen dispels any doubts: you quickly realise these are in fact old tracks released on the Free Willy label. The range is wide: it…
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I Wayne, “Book of Life”
Since his excellent first album "Lava ground", I Wayne, the revelation of 2004, had kept a rather low profile. All that can be noted is a tour with scattered dates (the Paris…
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Black Roots, “In Session”
In rock, there is no shortage of radio live sessions, hybrids of live performance and studio sound. But in reggae, with the notable exception of Bob Marley's appearance on KSAN…
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Ticklah, “Ticklah Vs Axelrod”
For once, it is a non-Jamaican who has made one of the best reggae albums of the year. Victor Axelrod, aka Ticklah, presents his two-sided album, one side dub, the other devoted…
