The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture

Available on 2xCD and 2LP Vol.1 & 2LP Vol.2

100% essential second volume of jam-packed monster Dancehall cuts on this double-pack compilation on Soul Jazz Records.

Compiled and with extensive sleeve-notes by Steve Barrow (author of Rough Guide to Reggae/founder of Blood and Fire Records) .

This is the second in the series of Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Dancehall’ series featuring the A-Z of Dancehall’s finest moments. A mammoth two-CD pack and two heavyweight double-album vinyl additions featuring killer tracks back-to-back from the finest Dancehall artists ever! Yellowman, Shabba Ranks, Lone Ranger, Buju Banton, Trinity, Johnny Osbourne, Half Pint and many more.

‘Dancehall’ is an absolutely essential guide to the music featuring classic tracks and super-rare cuts, all-important in the world of Dancehall. Lovingly compiled by Steve Barrow (author of Rough Guide to Reggae/ founder of Blood & Fire Records), the album also comes with extensive sleeve-notes all in Soul Jazz Records distinctive packaging.

Alongside all this are more of the amazing photographs of Beth Lesser, first featured in the book ‘Dancehall’ recently published on Soul Jazz Records. Since its release ‘Dancehall’ has quickly become the bible of Dancehall history and the artists and music that make the music.

Tracklisting & Clips:

Vol. 1