Planet Reggae 2000 (2000)

by Various Artists

As the newest addition to reggae compilations, the Planet Reggae series aims to collect the most cutting-edge dancehall tunes. From just the slamming opening track, "Ring Mi Cellie," with its references to the popularity of cell phone use and hot DJ Lexxus' booming baritone vocals, the album erases any doubt about such an accomplishment. Overflowing with high energy and attitude, there's nary a loser in the bunch, from Capleton's scorching "Who Dem" to Crissy D's sexy, sweet cover of the Eurythmics "Rain Again" to dancehall ... Read More

As the newest addition to reggae compilations, the Planet Reggae series aims to collect the most cutting-edge dancehall tunes. From just the slamming opening track, "Ring Mi Cellie," with its references to the popularity of cell phone use and hot DJ Lexxus' booming baritone vocals, the album erases any doubt about such an accomplishment. Overflowing with high energy and attitude, there's nary a loser in the bunch, from Capleton's scorching "Who Dem" to Crissy D's sexy, sweet cover of the Eurythmics "Rain Again" to dancehall king Beenie Man's wicked "Hundred Dollar Spin." ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, Rovi Read Less