Jamaica

The first part of this selection, in a rather (nu)roots & kultcha style, shows the eternal return of magnificent voices, like the one of Bushman at the top on the single "Stand Up" which is reminiscent of his best inspirations at the end of the 90s. Beres Hammond also finds youthful energy in a duet with old-school toaster Wickerman, a recipe that has proven successful in the past for the Kingston lover. After the flights of Jah Cure and Capleton, Luciano lays his baritone voice on a riddim produced by the French Irie Ites, and the young and unrivaled Koffee signs a new international hit for the soundtrack of the film "The Harder They Fall". 

The second part of this playlist explores more dancehall, trap, and all the digital hybrids that the ghetto yardis now love. Besides the albums of Konshens and Demarco, Masicka's album was our favorite of the winter, and we understand why when listening to the excellent "King" and "Pain". The dingueries of Skillibeng, Intence and Alkaline are still turning in loop on the virtual turntables of sound-systems. 

In the dancehall too, we note a return of magnificent veterans such as Beenie Man, and especially Bounty Killer, sacredly honored by Vybz Kartel and Busy Signal on "Godzilla". On the other hand, some underdogs to discover, such as the promising Zagga, punctuate this menu which ends on a surprising track: two stars of English rap invite the singer Chronixx on the chorus "Blessings" by sampling the legendary Ghanaian guitar of K.Frimpong. The purists will perhaps tick, the others will dance.