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The Streets Is Real

jahsh_concurz | Newark, NJ & CT | 08/20/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After being let down by Buju in the summer of 2003, and dealing with the sudden infatuation with mainstream Dancehall artists like Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder, it was refreshing to know that Anthony B, who has been consistant with his Rasta roots, had a new album coming out. When I finally listened to it I wasn't dissapointed, I knew I could rely on de bredren. Amidst all the dutty rock and slackness so thick its hard for a real Rasta to breathe... Anthony B brings knowledge to the streets in easily one of the best albums he has done. It begins with God Above Everything, showing the community with Rastafari is all about. The song teaches ones to put JAH before a car, before jewels, before all these material things and desires that peoples get caught up in. Police is a strong tune about the corruption of police, and how they wan fe stop Rasta. Joseph Hill of Culture redoes their classic hit Two Sevens Clash with the help of Anthony B and it turns out great. There are plenty of other good tunes here... redoing Pass The Kutchie featuring The Mighty Diamonds, Change Of Weather, Don't Buss Your Gun, Clean Your Heart and Good Cop which states that yes there are good cop and bad cop as well... clarifying his stance on the issue. The Fire Man also cools off a little... relaxing the vibes in Dancing Mood, and speaks of love on Key To Your Heart featuring Courtney Melody and Wine & Roses. If you are Rasta reggae fan, I highly recommend this album, Anthony B definetly has voice for calling out politricks, speaking of the injustices of government and law enforcement in a mature rootical manner. He and Junior Kelly are bringing a subtle and respectable side to Bobo conscious Dancehall and still bringing that firey energy. Ones should really clean their hearts, purify their minds and overstand the message here. This is one of Anthony B's best efforts with good lyrics and riddims... if you begin here, go back and check out Anthony B's earlier works. Add this to your collection. Seek JAH first iyah!"