Strictly the Best, Vol. 37

Performer: Various Artists
Producer: Joel Chin; Chris Chin; Christopher Birch; Colin York; Jerry Duplessis; Lynford "Fatta" Marshall; Ward 21; Wyclef Jean; Donovan Bennett; Lorna Darby (Compilation); Joel Chin (Compilation); Edwin Howell (Compilation)
Distributor: Fontana Distribution

Notes: The 37th volume in the popular reggae and dancehall compilation series STRICTLY THE BEST delivers its usual bevy of island-based beats. The influence of hip-hop, reggaeton, and club grooves (all of which have been informed, to some degree, by the music that came out of Jamaica in the 1980s and '90s) is heard on these tracks, with hardcore dancehall artists such as Elephant Man, Sean Paul, and Beanie Man on board. Traditional roots reggae fans won't find much of what they're looking for here, but VOL. 37 is a satisfying cross section of contemporary Jamaican sounds in the early 2000s. VP's long-running Strictly the Best series delivers the best current Jamaican dancehall hits in a no-frills, take-no-prisoners style, and this 37th installment is no exception, offering dancefloor delights like Kat DeLuna's irresistible "Whine Up," Collie Buddz's goofy but winning "Mamacita," and Busy Signal's expansive and wise "These Are the Days," among other hard-driving dance tracks. ~ Steve Leggett

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