Album Releases by Genre
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Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records [Box Set]
by Various Artists
October 25, 2019
The 94-track compilation box set features reggae songs selected by VP Records' Carter Van Pelt.
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Midnight Rocker
by Horace Andy
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for reggae artist Horace Andy was produced by Adrian Sherwood.
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Chronology
by Chronixx
July 7, 2017
The debut full-length release for reggae artist Jamar McNaughton features elements of electronic, rap and R&B music.
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In East London
by Wrongtom
September 25, 2012
This is a tribute to 1980s dancehall music in London from DJ/Producer Wrongtom and Deemas J.
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Boniface
by Boniface
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Canadian artist Micah Visser was recorded with Neil Comber.
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Nothing More to Say
by The Frightnrs
September 2, 2016
Three months before the full-length album for the New York reggae group produced by Victor Axelrod was released, lead singer Dan Klein passed away from ALS.
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Gifted
by Koffee
March 25, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Jamaican reggae artist Koffee features production with JAE5 and Frank Dukes.
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A Trip to Bolgatanga
by African Head Charge
July 7, 2023
The first full-length studio release from African Head Charge in 12 years was produced by Adrian Sherwood and features guest appearance by King Ayisoba.
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Where We Come From
by Popcaan
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Jamacian dancehall singer was produced by Skull and features a guest appearance from Pusha T.
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IRE
by Combo Chimbita
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length release for the New York-based Colombian quartet Combo Chimbita was produced by Habish Rosario.
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Hostile Environment
by Creation Rebel
October 6, 2023
The first full-length studio release in over 40 years from British dub reggae collective Creation Rebel was produced by Adrian Sherwood.
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Outside the Echo Chamber
by Coldcut
May 26, 2017
The debut collaboration between Coldcut and Adrian Sherwood features guest appearances from Ce'cile, Chezidek, Elan, Hamsika Iyer, Roots Manuva, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Junior Reid, and Rholin X.
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Lee "Scratch" Perry's Guide to the Universe
by New Age Doom
November 5, 2021
This is the debut full-length release of the collaboration between New Age Doom and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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Rainford
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
May 31, 2019
The latest full-length release from the Jamaican dub artist was produced by Adrian Sherwood.
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African Giant
by Burna Boy
July 26, 2019
The fourt full-length studio release for the Nigerian artist features guest appearances from Jeremih, Angelique Kidjo, M.anifest, Damian Marley, Serani, Jorja Smith, and Zlatan.
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Jaiyede Afro
by The Heliocentrics
September 9, 2014
The latest release from the Nigerian saxophonist Orlando Julius is a collaboration with the British funk ensemble The Heliocentrics.
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Intra-I
by Theon Cross
October 29, 2021
The second full-length release for the British jazz composer and tuba player features contributions from Afronaut Zu, Ahnansé, Consensus, Remi Graves, Shumba Maasai, and Oren Marshall.
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Love, Damini
by Burna Boy
July 8, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for Nigerian artist Burna Boy features guest appearances from Blxst, J Balvin, J Hus, Kehlani, Khalid, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Popcaan, Ed Sheeran, and Victony.
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This Generation
by The Lions
February 26, 2013
The Los Angeles reggae soul group's first release on the Stones Throw label was produced with Dan Ubick.
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Man vs. Sofa
by Sherwood & Pinch
February 24, 2017
The second full-length collaboration between Adrian Sherwood and Rob "Pinch" Ellis features guest appearances from Martin Duffy, Skip McDonald, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Taz.
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In Dub
by Jah Wobble
September 23, 2016
The collection of 37 tracks from the former PiL bassist's career as a solo performer includes works from his band The Invaders of The Heart, Temple of Sound, The Chinese Dub Orchestra, and The Nippon Dub Ensemble.
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Heavy Rain
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
December 6, 2019
Brian Eno, Gaudi, Vin Gordon guests on heavily reworked versions of songs from Rainford (plus two new songs from Perry and co-producer Adrian Sherwood).
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K.O.
by Miss Red
July 13, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the the Israeli dancehall MC was produced by The Bug.
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Lovers Rock
by Estelle
September 7, 2018
The reggae-inspired fifth full-length release for the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Maleek Berry, Chronixx, Alicai Harley, HoodCelebrityy, Luke James, Konshens, Kranium, Navi X Nick, and Tarrus Riley.
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Solid Gold U-Roy
by U-Roy
July 16, 2021
The posthumous release from the dancehall/reggae artist features guest appearances from David Hinds, Rygin King, Ziggy Marley, Tarrus Riley, Jesse Royal, Santigold, Shaggy, Robbie Shakespeare, and Richie Spice.
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Art and Life
by Beenie Man
July 11, 2000
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Frkwys, Vol. 9: Icon Give Thank
by Sun Araw
April 17, 2012
Sun Araw and M. Geddes Gengras who traveled to Jamaica to work with The Congos on the ninth entry in RVNG Intl.’s FRKWYS series.
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Version Girl
by Rhoda Dakar
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from The Bodysnatchers' Rhoda Dakar features 12 reggae, rocksteady, and ska covers of songs made famous by Louis Armstrong, Patsy Cline, Morrissey, Lou Reed, The Pretenders, and The Rolling Stones.
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Revelation, Pt. 2: The Fruit of Life
by Stephen Marley
July 22, 2016
The follow-up release to the reggae artist's 2011 Grammy-winning album Revelation Pt. 1 – The Root of Life features guest appearances from such artsist as Iggy Azalea, Black Thought, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Wyclef Jean, Pitbull, Rakim, Rick Ross, Shaggy, Nina Simone, and Waka Flocka Flame.
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Duppy Writer
by Roots Manuva
September 21, 2010
British producer Wrongtom remixes a collection of Roots Manuva's tracks.
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Sacred Fire [EP]
by Jimmy Cliff
November 29, 2011
Produced by Rancid's Tim Armstrong and recorded on vintage equipment, Sacred Fire is the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's first release since 2004's Black Magic.
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Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do
by Major Lazer
June 16, 2009
Switch and Diplo team up to release their first album as Major Lazer.
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Midnight Scorchers
by Horace Andy
September 16, 2022
Reggae artist Horace Andy's 2022 album Midnight Rocker is dubbed by producer Adrian Sherwood with reworked versions and appearances from Daddy Freddy and Lone Ranger.
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Intoxication
by Shaggy
November 13, 2007
The dance-hall artist returns with his latest album, including one song with Akon.
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Twice
by Hollie Cook
June 10, 2014
The second release for the daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Peter Cook was produced by Prince Fatty and features guest appearances from Dennis Bovell, George Dekker, Winston Francis, and Omar.
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Nothing Can Stop Us
by Cornell Campbell
July 9, 2013
The collaboration between Jamaican reggae artist Cornell Campbell and London-based Afro-dub/reggae collective Soothsayers is part of the Strut label's Inspiration Information series.
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Hasta el Cielo
by Khruangbin
July 12, 2019
The third full-length release for the Houston trio features a dub version of its 2018's Con Todo El Mundo.
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Forever
by Popcaan
July 20, 2018
The second full-length release for the Jamaican dancehall artist features a guest appearance from Davido.
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Got to Be Tough
by Toots & the Maytals
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the reggae group was produced by its frontman, Frederick "Toots" Hibbert.
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Repentance
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
August 19, 2008
The Jamaican producer releases his latest album, produced with Andrew W.K.
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All People
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 30, 2013
The eighth release for the activist musician includes guest appearances by K'Naan and Gina Rene.
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Lazers Never Die
by Major Lazer
July 27, 2010
Diplo and Switch return as Major Lazer with a six-track EP which includes a remix by Thom Yorke (Radiohead) of one track from their 2009 release Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do.
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Distant Relatives
by Nas And Damian Marley
May 18, 2010
The African-themed album brings Nas and reggae singer Damien Marley (the youngest son of Bob Marley) together. It features guest appearances by K'naan, Lil Wayne, Joss Stone, Dennis Brown, and Damien's brother Steven Marley, who also produced the release.
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Vessel of Love
by Hollie Cook
January 26, 2018
The third full-length solo release for former singer of The Slits was produced by Martin Glover.
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Jungle Revolution
by Congo Natty
July 9, 2013
Jungle producer Michael West's first album since 2005's Born Again as Rebel MC includes production from Benny Page, Serial Killaz, and Boyson & Crooks.
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Stony Hill
by Damian Marley
July 21, 2017
The fourth full-length solo release for the reggae artist feature guest appearances from his brother Stephen, Big Youth and Bounty Killer's son Major Myjah.
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The Black Album
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
November 2, 2018
This is the second collaboration between Lee "Scratch" Perry and London-based producer/engineer Daniel Boyle.
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Eve
by Angélique Kidjo
January 28, 2014
The first release in four years for the Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Dillett with guest appearances from such artists as ASA, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmagli, Dr. John, Yvonne Kidjo, the Kronos Quartet, Trio Teriba, and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.
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If You Want Loyalty Buy a Dog
by Little Axe
October 24, 2011
Skip McDonald's latest album produced by Adrian Sherwood features appearances by Dub Syndicate and Roots Radics.
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Wild and Free
by Ziggy Marley
June 14, 2011
The Jamaican reggae musician returns with his fourth solo album, featuring guest appearances by Woody Harrelson and Heavy D.
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Back on the Planet
by Ras G
August 6, 2013
The latest release for the Los Angeles producer is an instrumental album.
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Freedom Fables
by Nubiyan Twist
March 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the London-based collective features guest appearances from Cherise, Soweto Kinch, K.O.G., Ego Ella May, Ria Moran, Nick Richards, and Pat Thomas.
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Throw Down Your Arms
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 4, 2005
O'Connor's first studio album since "retiring" from the music business consists of covers of a dozen reggae classics, including songs by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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Light the Horizon
by Bedouin Soundclash
June 7, 2011
The Canadian reggae/ska band returns with a new drummer by the name of Sekou Lumumba and a new producer, King Britt, for its fourth album.
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Live Forever (The Stanley Theatre, Pittsburgh PA, 23/09/80)
by Bob Marley & the Wailers
February 1, 2011
The live two-disc album features Bob Marley's final live performance at the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh before he passed away in May 1981.
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Back To Basics
by Beenie Man
July 13, 2004
The dancehall artist returns with a more genre-consistent (and yes, back to basics) album, with a lone Timbaland-produced crossover track, "All Girls Party."
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Into the Future
by Bad Brains
November 20, 2012
This is the first release in five years for the Washington D.C. punk/reggae rock band.
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Peace Is the Mission
by Major Lazer
June 1, 2015
The third studio release for the Diplo's dancehall trio features collaborations and guest appearances from from 2 Chainz, Chronixx, DJ Snake, Ellie Goulding, Elliphant, Mad Cobra, MØ, Nyla, Pusha T, Tarrus Riley, Jovi Rockwell, Travi$ Scott, and Wild Belle.
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Rise Again
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
May 10, 2011
The reggae artist's latest album was produced with Bill Laswell.
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King Perry
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
February 2, 2024
The final posthumous studio release from dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry (who passed away in 2021) features guest appearances by Greentea Peng, Marta, Fifi Rong Shaun Ryder, Tricky, and Rose Waite.
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Bounce
by The English Beat
September 30, 2016
Produced by Mick Lister, this is the fourth release for the British band that includes Ranking Roger, his son, Matthew Murphy aka 'Ranking Junior,' Steve Harper, Andy Pearson, and Fuzz Townshend.
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The Trinity
by Sean Paul
September 27, 2005
This is the third album for the Jamaican dancehall star.
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Great Is He
by Popcaan
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release for Jamaican artist Popcaan features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Chronic Law, Drake, and Toni-Ann Singh.
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Red Gold Green & Blue
by Various Artists
July 12, 2019
Reggae artists including Big Youth, Phylea Carley, Kiddus I, Sshh Liguz, The Maytals, Freddie McGregor, Mykal Rose, Robbie Shakespeare, Toots, and Andrew Tosh, cover classic American blues songs.
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Vanguard
by Finley Quaye
February 20, 2001
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Yell Fire!
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 25, 2006
Pink and Sly & Robbie guest on the latest Spearhead offering, which was produced by Michael Franti with Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) and mixes reggae, hip-hop and R&B.
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Sparrowmania!
by Mighty Sparrow
January 24, 2012
The two-disc set collects songs recorded from the late 1960s to 1970s by Trinidad's "Calypso King of the World."
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Tropical Storm
by Beenie Man
August 20, 2002
Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man returns with a bid for crossover stardom, utilizing hip-hop producers such as The Neptunes, and even dueting with Janet Jackson on one track.
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Spark Seeker
by Matisyahu
July 17, 2012
The reggae singer's fourth album produced by Kool Kojak introduces electronic pop to his sound.
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Fly Rasta
by Ziggy Marley
April 15, 2014
The fifth solo release for Bob Marley's oldest son includes contributions from DJ U-Roy, Erica Newell, Sharon and Cedella Marley.
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Isles
by Wild Belle
March 12, 2013
Reggae and pop come together on the debut release from the Chicago-based brother-and-sister duo of Natalie and Elliot Bergman.
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Must Be Free
by Lee "Scratch" Perry
September 23, 2016
The latest release from the Jamaican dub reggae artist features production from by Groovematist, IAmPhloboi, Spacewave and Subatomic Sound System.
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Lucky Day
by Shaggy
October 29, 2002
Second only to Bob Marley in number of total reggae albums sold, international superstar Shaggy returns with his second album for MCA.
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Tomorrow
by Sean Kingston
September 22, 2009
The second album for the Jamaican-born singer features Good Charlotte, Pitbull, and Wyclef Jean as guest artists.
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Life on the Road [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by David Brent
August 19, 2016
The soundtrack to the 2016 comedy film featuring David Brent, The Office character created by Ricky Gervais, as he travels around the United Kingdom to tour with his band, the Forgone Conclusion.
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Clothes Drop
by Shaggy
September 20, 2005
The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am guests on the dancehall star's sixth studio album.
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Getting Over the Storm
by UB40
September 2, 2013
The second release with new lead singer Duncan Campbell for the reggae band includes covers of country classics as well as five original tracks.
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Music Is the Weapon
by Major Lazer
October 23, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the electronic/dance trio of Diplo, Walshy Fire and new member, Ape Drums, features guest appearances from Anitta, Alessia Cara, BEAM, J Balvin, Busy Signal, El Alfa, Joeboy, K4mo, Rashmeet Kaur, Khalid, Skip Marley, Nicki Minaj, French Montana, MC Lan, Mr. Eazi, Mumford & Sons' Marcus Mumford, Paloma Mami, Nucleya, and Shenseea.
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Ziggy Marley
by Ziggy Marley
May 20, 2016
The sixth full-length solo release for the eldest son of Bob Marley was self-produced and features a guest appearance from his brother, Stephen Marley.
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The Sound of Sunshine
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
September 21, 2010
The artist's latest album with the band Spearhead continues his melding of hip-hop, reggae, and rock music.
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Light
by Matisyahu
August 25, 2009
The third album for the New York-based reggae artist was produced by David Kahne.
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Reincarnated
by Snoop Lion
April 23, 2013
Executive produced by Diplo and Major Lazer, the debut release for rapper Snoop Dogg under his new name was influenced by reggae and dancehall.
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Tomahawk Technique
by Sean Paul
September 18, 2012
With the help of pop producers Stargate, Rico Love, and Benny Blaco, the dancehall artist releases his fifth studio album featuring guest appearances from DJ Ammo, Future Fambo, Alexis Jordan, and Kelly Rowland.
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Imperial Blaze
by Sean Paul
August 18, 2009
The fourth album for the Jamaican artist was produced by Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor.
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