The Message-no Joke Vol 1 Release Details
- Riddim year: 2007
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 16
- Unique artists on riddim: 14
- Key artists on this riddim: Gyptian, Luciano, Mikey General, Pad Anthony, Terry Ganzie
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2007 Riddims List · 2007 Reggae Riddims
THE MESSAGE-NO JOKE VOL 1 – NO JOKE RECORDS 2007
No Joke Records leans a little more rootsy and message-driven here than the name might suggest, and that suits The Message No Joke Vol. 1 just fine. The set, released on June 4, 2007, pulls together 15 cuts with a strong cast and a steady, no-frills reggae pulse that gives the singers room to carry the weight of the songs. Luciano’s “Come Home” and “Stay Away” bring that spiritual clarity he does so well, while Mikey General’s “Give Da People” and “This Is the Day” keep the conscious tone moving without sounding heavy-handed. Gyptian and Kayla Bliss get a nice back-and-forth on “Mr. Wicked, ” and the title of Pad Anthony and Mikey Jarrett’s “The Wicked A Ga Burn” tells you exactly where the project is headed. It feels like a mid-2007 roots sampler with purpose, built for listeners who wanted substance over flash.
The Message Tracklist:
- Althea – Color Of The Wind (Adapted)
- Gyptian & Kayla Bliss – Mr. Wicked
- Kayla Bliss & Angel Heartway – Ill Wait For You
- Luciano – Come Home
- Luciano – Stay Away
- Mikey General – Give Da People
- Mikey General – This Is The Day
- Nataniel Osburne – Once A Man
- O’cure – One Day
- O’cure – Reservation
- Pad Anthony & Mikey Jarrett – The Wicked A Ga Burn
- Princess Mennan – This Is How Im Feeling
- Ras Do – Mamma Africa
- Ras Do – Top Notch
- Stricka – Slavedriver (Adapted)
- Terry Ganzie – Real Friends
