As a citizen of Babylon, I sometimes look out my window to see if my city is going up in flames.

Sizzla twisting his vocal cords around words of faith. Sizzla showing some tender moments too. No slacking included this time around.

Sizzla ranting and raving. About nothing and everything. He is never short for something to say. All of Sizzla's records are solid but some will stand the test of time forever.

I am gonna get some heat for this, but Til Shiloh is an equal to Marley's Exodus.

She can ride a country riff or a polka beat and make it work. This woman must be heard.

Ini Kamoze might not of got his just dues (paid) with Marley's smash, Welcome To Jamrock, which rides his World A Reggae Riddim, but it sure put the Hotstepper back on the radio. This is a party record with a conscious.

Ignore the pretty pop superstar duets. This is no shallow pool. There really is substance beneath all the big dollar production.

A singer,

Richie Spice is an earthy sometimes gritty tasting spice. If he was born a decade or two earlier he could of easily fronted a classic trio.

Oh no, I stuck this disc on my list. Damn odd but unique delivery. That alone has to stand for something in todays cookie-cutter world of entertainment. I discovered the yout from Buju's duet Love Dem Bad.

I almost forgot to add Bounty Killer to the list. I choose this one simply because the tune Living Dangerously with Barrington Levy gives me the chills.

He is rolling along at steady pace putting out one good release after another. Of course, not quite as prolific as Sizzla! But then who is? Pick up his World War disc too. In fact, pick 'em all up.

Another artist that turns the tables on slackness...

These are artists that refuse to have their spirits crushed by a morally bankrupt society.

Even though these guys all share the same producers and riddims, I Wayne's voice seperates his work from the others. His voice is a softer and higher pitched vehicle to drive his message straight home.

A nice Sunday afternoon record. No what I mean? Lite up and relax...

She's easy on the ears with a soft to the touch delivery. Almost a top forty sound. I see you cringe! Nah, she is good. The song Sacrifice was a monster smash everywhere. Not as roots like as Etana or as ruff as Queen Ifrica.