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Heartbeat Reggae Now!
(Heartbeat)

This originally ran in the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 1993.

Since forming in the early 80's, Heartbeat Records has been synonymous with quality reggae music, releasing material ranging from classic re-issues to the latest sounds from Jamaica. "Heartbeat Reggae Now!" is a superb sampler from this company's prestigious catalog, with the emphasis being on their most recent releases.

The music on this disc is exceptional, from the vintage sounds of Culture, the Abyssinians, Third World and Michael Rose, to current scorchers from such artists as Dennis Brown, Burning Spear, Yami Bolo and the Meditations.

Some other killers feature newcomers Queen Majeeda and General Two, as well as Andrew Tosh, Dawn Penn, Frankie Paul, the Gladiators (with their 90's version of "Naturality") and the team of Leroy Smart and Baby Wayne doing their recent #1 hit, "Money Friend."

From roots to dancehall, these 18 tracks and over 70 minutes of music are wicked, making "Heartbeat Reggae Now!" a highly recommended addition to any collection.






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