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Garvey's Ghost is the fourth album by the reggae artist Burning Spear. Each track is a dub version of its correspondent song on his third album, Marcus Garvey. The album was fashioned by Island Record engineers John Burns and Dick Cuthell in their Hammersmith studio. It features prominently the backing musicians, whom Lindo named The Black Disciples band, assembled from members of the session group The Soul Syndicate and Bob Marley's touring band, The Wailers. Track list "The Ghost" — 3:56 "I a

Death Certificate is the second studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. The production on the album was primarily handled by Sir Jinx, DJ Pooh and Ice Cube. The album was supported by two singles: “Steady Mobbin'” and “True to the Game”. Death Certificate was roughly organized as two thematic elements of a larger whole, and opens with Cube's explanation: "The Death Side: a mirror image of where we are today; The Life Side: a vision of where we need to go." The first half, therefore, is replete

AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted is the debut studio album by American rapper Ice Cube, released on May 18, 1990, by Priority Records. It was his first solo album, after an acrimonious split from his former group N.W.A. Ice Cube’s social, and political commentary, delivered in an incisive manner, has influenced numerous rappers since AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted, particularly in the gangsta rap and political rap subgenres. Focusing on the hardships of life in South Central, Los Angeles, as well as criticizing

The Predator is the third studio album by rapper Ice Cube. It was released on through Lench Mob Records and Priority Records. The album was released just within months of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; many songs comment on racial tensions in the United States. The production on the album was primarily handled by DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Torcha Chamba and DJ Muggs. The title is in part reference to the movie Predator 2, and the album itself includes samples from the film. The Predator was supported by th

The Score is the second and latest studio album by the hip hop trio Fugees, released worldwide on February 13, 1996, on Columbia Records. The album features a wide range of samples and instrumentation, with many aspects of alternative hip hop that would come to dominate the hip-hop music scene in the mid- to late-1990s. Primarily, The Score's production was handled by the Fugees themselves, Jerry Duplessis and Warren Riker, with additional production from Salaam Remi, John Forté, Diamond D, and

Blunted on Reality is the debut studio album released by the American hip-hop group Fugees. The album was released in February 1994 through the Ruffhouse Records label. Three singles were released from the album, including ”Boof Baf”, ”Nappy Heads” and ”Vocab”. Blunted on Reality received generally favorable reviews from music critics. In the United Kingdom the album has been certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry. It was followed up with the critically acclaimed second and final

You Can’t Stop Destiny is the second studio album by American rapper Papoose. It was released through Honorable Records with distribution via INgrooves. Production was handled by DJ Tip, G.U.N. Productions, Ron Browz, Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson, DJ Premier, Gemcrates, Havoc and Showbiz. The album features guest appearances from A.G., Maino, Red Café, Remy Ma, Troy Ave and Ty Dolla $ign. Track listing “The Bank” Ron Browz —2:50 “You Ain’t Built Like That” Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson —2:47 “Mobbing

The Nacirema Dream is the debut studio album by American rapper Papoose. The album was first announced to be released under Jive Records in 2006, but after many delays and label issues, it was released on March 26, 2013, through Honorable Records and Fontana Records. The album features guest appearances from Mobb Deep, Erykah Badu, Jim Jones, Jadakiss, Remy Ma, Mavado, DJ Premier and Ron Browz among others. The album was supported by the three singles “On Top of My Game” featuring Mavado, “What’

Reasonable Doubt is the debut studio album by rapper Jay-Z. The album features production provided by DJ Premier, Ski, Knobody and Clark Kent, and also includes guest appearances from Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, Jaz-O, and the Notorious B.I.G., among others. The album features mafioso rap themes and gritty lyrics about the “hustler” lifestyle and material obsessions. Reasonable Doubt debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200, on which it charted for 18 weeks. It was promoted with four singl

The Black Album is the eighth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. For the album, Jay-Z wanted to enlist a different producer for each song, working with Just Blaze, Kanye West, the Neptunes, Eminem, DJ Quik, Timbaland, 9th Wonder and Rick Rubin, among others. The album also features a guest appearance by Pharrell Williams. The Black Album was promoted with a retirement tour by Jay-Z. It was also supported by three singles: "99 Problems", also the Billboard top-ten hits "Change Clothes" and "D

The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by rapper Jay-Z, released through Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan Center Studios and Baseline Studios in New York City. Contrasting the radio-friendly sound of Jay-Z’s previous work, The Blueprint features soul-based sampling and production handled primarily by Kanye West, Just Blaze, and Bink, as well as Timbaland, Trackmasters, and Eminem, who also contributes the album’s so

Mark Twain and other Folk Favorites is the debut album by Harry Belafonte. Track listing "Mark Twain" (Traditional, Harry Belafonte) – 3:42 "Man Piaba" (Belafonte, Jack K. Rollins) – 3:30 "John Henry" (Traditional) – 3:27 "Tol' My Captain" (Paul Campbell) – 2:45 "Kalenda Rock (Mourning Song)" (Traditional) – 3:2 "The Drummer and the Cook" (Traditional, Paul Campbell) – 2:04 "The Fox" (Traditional, Campbell) – 2:43 "Soldier, Soldier" (Traditional, Campbell) – 1:37 "The Next Big River" (Tr

Calypso is the third studio album by recording artist Harry Belafonte, released by RCA Victor (LPM-1248) in 1956. The album became his second consecutive number-one album on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, where it peaked for 31 weeks. Calypso was the first Long Play record album to sell over one million copies. In 2015, Calypso was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2018, Calypso was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "cul

Miriam Makeba is the debut album by Afro-pop singer Miriam Makeba. It was released in 1960 by RCA Victor. Track listing “The Retreat Song” Miriam Makeba 2:34 “Suliram” (Indonesian lullaby) Charles Carl Carter 2:45 “The Click Song” Makeba, Khoza, Majola, Mdedle, Mogosti 2:09 “Umhome” Makeba 1:16 “Olilili” Silinga 2:31 “Lakutshn, Ilanga” Mackay Davashe, Glazer 2:07 “Mbube” (with The Chad Mitchell Trio) Solomon Linda 3:17 “The Naughty Little Flea” Norman Thomas 3:45 “Where Does It Lead?” Gw

The Many Voices of Miriam Makeba is a 1962 studio album of Afro-pop singer Miriam Makeba. Track Listing "Kilimanjaro (Hunting Song and Boot Dance)" (Mackay Davashe, Tom Glazer) – 2:48 "Zenizenabo (Courage Song for Warriors)" – 1:17 "Ntjilo Ntjilo (Lullaby to a Child about a Little Canary)" – 2:23 "Umqokozo (Children's game song About a new red dress)" – 2:05 "Ngola Kurila (A Woman Pacifies Her Hungry Child. There Is Nothing to Eat)" – 3:13 "Thanayi (Story song about a girl named Thanayi)" –

The World of Miriam Makeba is the third studio album by Miriam Makeba released by RCA Victor. It charted at #86 on the US album chart. Track listing “Dubula” – 2:45 “Forbidden Games” (Barry Parker, Marc Lanjean) – 2:56 “Pole Mze” – 2:15 “Little Boy” (Arranged by Miriam Makeba) – 3:22 “Kwedini” (Jonas Gwangwa) – 2:15 “Vamos Chamar Ovento” (Dorival Caymmi) – 3:22 “Umhome” – 2:51 “Amampondo” – 1:55 “Wonders and Things” (Carol Hall) – 3:10 “Tonandos De Media Noche (Song at Midnight)” (Franc

The Voice of Africa is the fourth album of Miriam Makeba. It charted at #122 on the US album chart. Track listing “Nomthini” (Miriam Makeba, Alan Salinga) —1:51 “Willow Song” (Giuseppe Verdi) —2:45 “Langa More” (Zeph Nkabinde) —2:20 “Shihibolet” —1:49 “Tuson” (Julio Perez) —1:58 “Qhude” (Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela) —2:40 “Mayibuye” (Miriam Makeba, Christopher Songxaka) —2:45 “Lovely Lies” (Joe Glazer, Mackay Davashe) —2:42 “Uyadela” (Miriam Makeba) —2:30 “Mamoriri” (Miraim Makeba) —1:

Makeba Sings! is the fifth album by Miriam Makeba. The album charted at number 74 in the US album chart. Track listing “Cameroon” (Dorothy Masuka, William Salter) “Woza” (Hugh Masekela) “Little Bird” (Carol Hall) “Chove-chuva” (Jorge Ben) “Same Moon” (Millard Thomas, Sondra Martin) “Kilimanjaro” (Mackay Davashe, Tom Glazer) “Khawuyani-Khanyange” (Dorothy Masuka, Miriam Makeba) “Wind Song” (Andrea Jean Saks, William Salter) “Khuluma” (Betty Khoza) “Let’s Pretend” (William Salter) “Beau

An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba is a Grammy Award-winning album by Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba, released by RCA Victor. It was the second outcome of the long-lasting collaboration between Belafonte and Makeba, the first being the appearance of Makeba in the song “One More Dance” on Belafonte’s 1960 album, Belafonte Returns to Carnegie Hall. Despite the title, the album is not a collection of live duet performances by Harry Belafonte and Makeba. It is a studio album of 12 tracks, five by B

The Magic of Makeba is the seventh album by Miriam Makeba. The album saw Makeba branching out into new material arranged by conductor Sid Bass, but it gained mixed reception and was her final album for RCA Victor.

The Magnificent Miriam Makeba is a album by Miriam Makeba (LP Mercury 134016). It was her first album after moving from RCA Victor to Mercury. Track listing Mr. Man Imagine Me La Bushe (Congo Bushe) Where Are You Going Charlie (Oh Mama) West Wind A Piece Of Ground That’s How It Goes (Ntsizwa) My Love Is Young Oh, Tell Me My Mother (Wa Thint’a Madoda) I’m In Love With Spring Akana Nkomo

All About Miriam is the ninth studio album of Miriam Makeba (LP Mercury 134029). Arrangements for the album were by Luchi DeJesus and Sivuca (as Severino Dias De Olivera). Sivuca also played guitar. Harold Dodson played bass, and drummer was Leopoldo Flemming. Track listing “The Ballad of the Sad Young Men” (Fran Landesman, Tommy Wolf) 3:00 “Yetentu Tizaleny” 2:34 “Maria Fulô” baião (Severino Dias de Oliveira) 2:53 “I Think I Ought To” (Buddy Bernier) 2:11 “Click Song (Number 1)” (Miriam Mak

Chronology is the debut studio album by Jamaican reggae musician Chronixx. The album was up for nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards Track list "Spanish Town Rockin'" 3:23 "Big Bad Sound" 5:10 "Skankin' Sweet" 4:12 "Ghetto Paradise" 3:46 "Country Boy" 4:06 "Smile Jamaica" 3:33 "I Can" 4:28 "Selassie Children" 5:37 "Black Is Beautiful" 3:39 "Majesty" 3:04 "Loneliness" 3:51 "Likes" 4:18 "Tell Me Now" 4:42 "Legend" 3:57 "Christina" 5:05 "I Know Love" 3:52

Mr. Marley is the debut studio album by Jamaican reggae artist Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. The cover of the album depicts Damian's father, Bob Marley, holding him when he was a child. Mr. Marley was produced by Stephen Marley and Damian. Track list "Trouble" featuring Stephen Marley (Bob Marley; cover of "So Much Trouble") "Love and Unity" "10,000 Chariots" (Bob Marley; contains a sample of "Midnight Ravers") "Old War Chant" "Party Time" "Kingston 12" (Bob Marley; cover of "Trenchtown Rock")