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Just like Global Beats first installment of their Reggae, Roots amp Culture series, Vol. 2 is a showcase album with each vocal track followed by matching dubs, some of which are exclusive to this collection. All were produced by UK reggae duo Mafia amp Fluxy two brothers whove often been compared to Sly amp Robbie, and have played on countless Jamaican and European hits over the years. Such high praise for this ace rhythm section is well deserved, as anyone listening to this album can tell you. Each of these essential tracks has been chosen with DJs in mind, and are guaranteed to excite roots crowds, wholl thrill to hear top drawer artists revisit some of their classic hits over powerful rhythms that follow the original blueprint, yet sound fresh and new. Mafia amp Fluxys musical gifts stem from the love and respect they have for reggae musics proud heritage, and thats why the legends assembled here most of whom they also backed on stage were always happy to work with them and Gregory Isaacs, the Cool Ruler, in particular. Johnny Osbournes Truth And Rights and this dubplate mix of Horace Andys Skylarking were initially hits for Studio One, whilst it was early Mafia amp Fluxy mentor Bunny Lee who first took Barry Brown, Linval Thompson and Johnny Clarke into the studio for their tracks. The latters None Shall Escape The Judgment is accompanied here by a previously unreleased horns mix Dennis Browns Want More is a rare steppers version and Max Romeos Reverend isnt the album cut, but another unmissable dubplate mix, making Reggae, Roots amp Culture Vol. 2 an indispensable addition to any selectors record box. Various Artists Vinyl is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £14.99 +P&P