VA - Dancehall (The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture) [2CD] (2008)

Released in 2008, Dancehall (The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture) is a vibrant 2CD compilation celebrating the energy, rhythm, and cultural impact of Jamaican dancehall music.This collection features iconic artists and tracks that define the genre, blending infectious beats, catchy hooks, and electrifying vocal performances.Each song captures the spirit of dancehall, from high-energy club anthems to socially conscious lyrics that reflect the heartbeat of Jamaica.The two discs provide a comprehensive journey through the genre’s evolution, making it perfect for fans of reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean-inspired music.Dancehall delivers an immersive and exhilarating listening experience that highlights the genre’s influence, creativity, and enduring global appeal.

Tracklist

CD1

01.Yellowman - Bam Bam (03:14)
02.Tenor Saw - Pumpkin Belly (03:17)
03.Reggie Stepper - Co-Oonuh (03:42)
04.Chaka Demus And Pliers - Murder She Wrote (04:06)
05.Pinchers - Agony (03:31)
06.Michigan And Smiley - Diseases (03:31)
07.Ini Kamoze - World A Music (05:36)
08.Junior Murvin - Cool Out Son (03:08)
09.Triston Palma - Entertainment (07:08)
10.General Echo - Arleen (03:00)
11.Barrington Levy - Here I Come (03:45)
12.Cutty Ranks - Chop Chop (03:07)
13.Lone Ranger - M16 (03:23)
14.Super Cat - Trash And Ready (02:48)
15.Trinity - Jamaican Dollar (03:11)
16.Cornell Campell - Boxing (04:09)
17.Gregory Isaacs - Soon Forward (06:24)

CD2

01.Conroy Smith - Dangerous (03:48)
02.Jacob Miller & Trinity - I'm Just A Dread (06:24)
03.Lady Ann - Informer (03:26)
04.Brigadier Jerry - Fred Locks A Dreadlocks (04:10)
05.Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem (07:41)
06.Sister Nancy - Only Woman DJ with Degree (03:27)
07.Early B - Deaf Ears (03:42)
08.Trinity - Uptown Girl (03:08)
09.Toyan - Spar With Me (04:13)
10.Horace Ferguson - Sensi Addict (03:47)
11.Clint Eastwood - Jump and Pawn (03:19)
12.Half Pint - Greetings (03:43)
13.Reggie Stepper - Under Mi Sin Ting (03:23)
14.Frankie Paul - Call The Brigade (03:34)
15.General Echo - Track Shoes (03:41)
16.Cornell Campbell - Mash You Down (07:13)