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The Professional . . .

Achis | Kingston, JA/Philipsburg, SxM | 12/09/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Perhaps more than almost any other DJ currently on the scene, (General) Degree exhibits and understand what exactly it means to be a dancehall DJ, living the lifestyle and doing the work that needs to be done to remain at such a high level throughout his career. Often overlooked, Degree consistently remains a favorite amongst other DJ's and younger artists always list him as a favorite and even, in some cases, as an inspiration to them to become an artist.
Yeah Man was an album that came out and I said to myself that I would definitely check it out, but instead I opted to go after some of the more high-profile releases of the time (i.e. Log On and Rastafari Teach I Everything); It took me 2 years to do so, but eventually I came back to it. The 2 years have certainly taken a slight dip on the album, making many of the riddims sound somewhat outdated, and some of them, honestly, I'm just tired of hearing over the time (i.e. The Liquid, the Thunder). But the time has done nothing to affect the DJ's sick ability to ride them. His flows are still top-notch, still virtually second to none and still as good as they have ever been. The best tune here is probably Stamina, which I loved the first second I heard it. Also check Spotlight, Better Jamaica, Ooh Yeahee, Summer Flow, Immaculate, Yeah Man, Caribbean Mama, Hot Girls with Tolga, More Money and The Tide is High with Degree 'protege' Chrissy D.
Overall, had i bought this album when it was first released it would undoubtedly be a 5 star album, its that good and I imagine to a lukewarm fan of the music or a lukewarm fan of Degree's it would probably be that good. Yeah Man is an ultra-overlooked release from one of Jamaica's best hidden talents and the next album, the day its released, I'm getting it."

Degree has the best dancehall reggae album to date!

Achis | 10/05/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After two previous albums, Degree makes a great comeback with "Yeah Man," his latest work. Some of the fastest and darkest dancehall beats acquire this CD. Some of the better songs include "Yeah Man," "Stamina," "Summer Flow," and "More Money" among others. BUY IT TODAY!"