David Rodigan & Sting International
The Kings Of Reggae
(Rapster Records/Border Music)
4 Stars
Rapster Records “The Kings Of...” series hits it's seventh edition with a coherent and comprehensive overview and breakdown of Jamaican reggae music from London and New York based pioneers David Rodigan and Sting International.
Rodigan has been long recognised as a leading reggae figure head in the UK with over 30 years in the game as a dj and an encyclopedic knowledge of reggae music. Sting International on the other hand is the producer behind Shaggy and his hits 'Boombastic', 'It wasn't me' and so on.
Roping in cuts from classic to modern artists such as The Congoes, tenor saw, Marcia Griffins, Ritchie Spice and Gentleman, Rodigian and Sting International nail the transition and development of conscious reggae music from the 1960's to now. Entertaining and informative The Kings Of Reggae is yet another excellent summertime barbecue cd set for both the novice and the dedicated Jamaican music enthusiast.
Martyn Pepperell
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