The Message-no Joke Vol 1 – No Joke Records

THE MESSAGE-NO JOKE VOL 1 – NO JOKE RECORDS 2007

The Message-no Joke Vol 1 – No Joke Records Overview

When The Message-no Joke Vol 1 dropped in 2007, reggae fans quickly took notice. The riddim’s steady groove and deep basslines made it a favorite in playlists and DJ sets that year. Listeners praised how the release brought together both established and rising reggae voices. Althea’s “Color Of The Wind” stood out for its heartfelt delivery. Gyptian, who would later find international fame with his hit “Hold You” in 2010, teamed up with Kayla Bliss for “Mr. Wicked,” adding smooth vocals and catchy hooks. Kayla Bliss joined Angel Heartway on “Ill Wait For You,” bringing a softer touch to the tracklist. Luciano contributed two tracks, “Come Home” and “Stay Away.” Known for his powerful voice and roots reggae classics like “Sweep Over My Soul,” Luciano added depth and conscious lyrics to the project. Mikey General, respected for his positive messages and collaborations with Luciano, delivered “Give Da People” and “This Is The Day.” Each artist stayed true to their style while blending well with the riddim’s sound. The release was handled by No Joke Records, with the dub engineer ensuring the music’s rich, rootsy feel. In a year full of strong reggae riddims, this dub cut helped keep the classic reggae spirit alive and well in 2007.

Tracklist:

1. Althea – Color Of The Wind (Adapted)
2. Gyptian & Kayla Bliss – Mr. Wicked
3. Kayla Bliss & Angel Heartway – Ill Wait For You
4. Luciano – Come Home
5. Luciano – Stay Away
6. Mikey General – Give Da People
7. Mikey General – This Is The Day
8. Nataniel Osburne – Once A Man
9. O’cure – One Day
10. O’cure – Reservation
11. Pad Anthony & Mikey Jarrett – The Wicked A Ga Burn
12. Princess Mennan – This Is How Im Feeling
13. Ras Do – Mamma Africa
14. Ras Do – Top Notch
15. Stricka – Slavedriver (Adapted)
16. Terry Ganzie – Real Friends