Sizzla Kalonji At His Best

Rewind Show on rastfm.com 16th Aug 2019

Sizzla Kalonji special

Over 50 of his greatest tracks back2back

Strictly conscious roots & culture selections
on some of the tuffest 90s & 00s new roots and dancehall rhythm tracks, no crossover - strictly Yard vibes...
Includes a few big combinations but spotlight fully fix on Sizzla at his lyrical best...


 

Productions from Xterminator, Digital B, Star Trail, Kariang, Firehouse Crew, Cali Bud, Reggae Central, Massive B, Zulu Productions, X-Rated, 321 Strong, Harmony House, Cylton, African Star, Baby G, John John, More Life, Afrojam and Don Carleon

Sizzla was a revelation when he hit the airwaves in 1995. He arrived right after high profile artists like Luciano, Capleton & Buju had embraced Rastafari and enjoyed success along with other conscious artists like Garnett Silk, Cocoa Tea, Admiral Tibet and Tony Rebel. Sizzla took no prisoners. Between about 1995 & 98 his uncompromising approach and unerringly conscious songwriting made virtually every record a must-buy (so you could rush home with it and pour over the lyrics haha). When the Praise Ye Jah 7'' hit on Xterminator I went right out and got a copy at Body Music. I'm telling you, I wore that single out: A+B sides!

His early works at Xterminator, Digital B & Star Trail were pivotal. Since that heyday the man has released at least 55 LPs and countless singles for all kinds of producers including some surprising collabs & forays into hip hop and other genres with varying results. His voice is instantly recognisable however and he still always seems to rise to the occasion at key moments. A legend in his own lifetime in Jamaica.

This session has been on old back burner for a while. I took my time as I tried not to omit too many of the key tunes...   

Continuous mix 2 hours

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