SIZZLA
4 ratings since posting on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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The Spirit lives inside this man. Righteous, beautiful, Guerilla!! My favorite :) - Unsubscribed , posted 02/23/07 |
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Sizzla- don't pass this one up! Jamaica's top star, and a prominent figure in the Bobo Ashanti sect of Rastafari. A very outspoken, moving, and deeply Spiritual human being, Sizzla is sure to tap into your heart. Forging his own righteous path, he is one of the leaders of the conscious dancehall movement. Sizzla is well-known for his standard of excellence on every track. Listen closely, and you will discover what great music production sounds like! Jah Love always!!! - Mestiso , posted 01/25/07 |
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One time Babylon realize Sizzla is the element of surprise And wicked art. - Eylon , posted 01/24/07 |
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It has come to my attention that most people don't know Sizzla's music or don't even know who he is. It is my heartfelt opinion that Sizzla Kalonji is the best Jamaican musical artist to come out in the last two decades (period). I also think he's the best dancehall artist ever. My opinion aside, he's by far the most prolific Jamaican musician of all time. Why I really love Sizzla is that he's a ridiculously talented vocalist and prolific songwriter with a huge range of expression, from sweet and gentle to gruff and thundering in the same song. At his best, Sizzla sings with a gentle/firm sense of purpose, with conscious messages about VALUES and principles. Sizzla is deep, 'upfull', strong and full of love for his people (all people sometimes). I really resonate with most of his messages (not with some - he's religiously and vehemently anti-homosexual, like most Rasta artists - I know, it sucks). Agree with his views or not, he is a principled artist, a spiritual man, using his voice and talent to promote positive and revolutionary messages to his people. Sometimes he errs, but he's made some '5 star' music, ranging from roots reggae to ultra-modern dancehall. Sizzla really picks me up and motivates me any time I call upon his grace. Much gratitude to him. The man. bios: www.rudegal.com/sizzlabio.htm , www.starpulse.com/Music/Siz...Biography/ Considering the man puts out up to five albums a year, they're not all so great. Actually, IMO, a lot of them just suck. It can be a gamble buying Sizzla, but he's put out a handful of divinely inspired albums. These are the albums I've found and love. They're all different, so it's a matter of taste and acquiring a taste... Wanna suggest some more for me?? It's always helpful to have another Sizzla filter. "Black Woman and Child": a highly inspired album, beautiful rhythms, melodies, messages, production. Very rootsy dancehall. Sizzla at his softest and sweetest. Highly critically acclaimed. www.amazon.com/Black-Woma...902-5934329 "Da Real Thing": another classic, excellent song-writing, great melodies, roots - instrumental type reggae, not dancehall so much. Listen to "Simplicity," "Solid as a Rock," "Thank You Mamma," "Just One of Those Days". Great reggae album. www.amazon.com/Da-Real-Th...902-5934329 "Black History": GRRRRRR... This album is rugged. Divine fiyah, bu'n down babylon. When the bass comes in on the first track, "Bandulu", I can't help but growl, moan, say, "UHHHHH". This album is for those who like heavy, aggressive riddims. Sick-ass beats. Straight-up dancehall. Hard vocal style by Sizzla, too. Militant lyrics on this one. This is him at his gruffest, in a powerful way. I think he kinda lost his voice doing albums like these...or got polyps. Jah bless him for doing so. I give thanks and praises for this inspired album, often. But I should note, I did not like it my first couple listens, cause I was used to the top two albums, his sweet side. Trust me, if you like dancehall at all, this album will grow on you. www.amazon.com/gp/product...902-5934329 "Bobo Ashanti": undisputedly one of his best, beautiful songs, excellent "rootsy" and modern dancehall production, positive messages, lots of Bobo Ashanti religious stuff...sick beats. www.amazon.com/Bobo-Ashan...902-5934329 "Rise to the Occasion": my newest Sizzla acquisition. It's good. It took me a couple listens to really appreciate it, but I listen to it a lot now. Not his best song-writing, but I like it a lot. A lot of the riddims are jazz-inspired/sampled, which is an interesting twist. This one moves between love songs, positive life messages and militantness. I'm listening to it now. Good songs. www.amazon.com/Rise-Occas...902-5934329 - =selph:made= , posted 01/24/07 |
