More Than Music.

Digital Singles From The Xterminator Vaults contains outstanding efforts from Turbulence, Buju Banton, Gentleman, Lutan Fyah, Sizzla, Luciano, Ras Shiloh, Beres Hammond and more, whose musical atmosphere is reminiscent of Xterminator productions such as Sizzla’s Black Woman and Child and Luciano’s Messenger, seminal albums that allowed roots consciousness to reclaim its rightful place in reggae and world music circles internationally.

Here, on Digital Singles From The Xterminator Vaults, the combination of Bunny Rugs & Lutan Fyah on “Africa” sets the tone for the album while Buju Banton’s relentless energy on “O My Father” captures the prevailing upbeat dancehall vibes. “Let Love” from Luciano and “Goodness And Mercy” from Sizzla and Ini Kamoze both recapture the style that made them who they are today. Versatility has always been a hallmark of Phillip “Fattis” Burrell’s Xterminator record label and Jack Radics & General Degree show Fattis hasn’t lost his touch on “Lover’s Question”, a seamless combination of Jack Radic’s vocal range and General Degree’s deejay skills. Two contributions from international lover’s reggae icon Beres Hammond, “Woman Of My Life” and “You Don’t Know Me” make Digital Singles From The Xterminator Vaults a sweet departure from conventional Xterminator releases that have focused on in-house artists. Jimmy Riley’s “I-O” is a playful play on words and Ras Shiloh offers a crucial take on the importance of “Faith And Hope” in his signature roots and gospel style.

The range and depth of Xterminator productions means one doesn’t have to dig deep to find the hits. However, sometimes one does have to wait patiently for the hits to be released. Thankfully, Digital Singles From The Xterminator Vaults will meet the conscious and dancehall needs of reggae and urban music fans alike for a long time to come.

TRACKLIST

1. Bunny Rugs & Lutan Fyah – Africa
2. Turbulance feat. Sabrina – Come Closer
3. Mr. Spaulding – Let Their Be Love
4. Jack Radics & General Degree – Lover’s Question
5. Jimmy Riley – IO
6. Buju Banton – O My Father
7. Ras Shiloh – Faith & Hope
8. Jack Radics & Gentleman – Think
9. Beres Hammond – Woman of My Life
10. Beres Hammond – You Don’t Know Me
11. Cologne & Leopold – Give I Faith Oh Jah
12. Luciano – Let Love
13. Cologne & Sabrina – We Belong
14. Ini Kamoze & Sizzla – Goodness & Mercy
15. Turbulence & Natty Paul – Ruffalo
16. Cologne – Bad Weather
17. Linval Thompson & Empress Thunderous – Empress
18. Cologne – Jah Is My Guide
19. K and Queens – Under My Steps

The conscious dancehall artist whose world-class production work (Terry Linen, Beenie Man, Capleton, Bounty Killer, to name a few) cut into his own recording time is proud to release his first album in over ten years. With solid dancehall classics already in his songbook, (‘Tempo’, ‘Under Mi Fat Ting’, and his current hot video No AK Love) the 16 selections on My Name Is Red Rose are quintessential Anthony Red Rose who is on a mission to teach another generation of youth the importance of love over guns.

Welcoming such reggae luminaries Anthony B, Dean Fraser, Bounty Killer, Sly and Robbie, Brian Gold, Jack Radics and Mega Banton as well as dancehall’s bright new producers like Caspa ‘Hotwire’ (Banner & Eagle Eye rhythms), My Name Is Red Rose is a carefully composed album drawing from dancehall and lovers rock as well as roots and culture all flavored with Red Rose’s enthusiasm for R&B, pop and rock.

A storyteller and teacher at heart, Anthony Red Rose crafts lyrics calculated to strike a chord with his listeners. On the dancehall hit ‘Gangstaz Paradyze’ produced by Sly & Robbie, Red Rose skillfully compares paradise to the cemetery to demonstrate how ‘gangsterism’ represents a choice of death over life. Highlighting cleverness and creativity in contrast to crime and violence, Rose stirs up a roots groove and reminds us to keep to the path of righteousness, regardless of whether ‘a-yard or abroad’ on ‘Yardie’. The album’s title track, ‘My Name Is Red Rose’, captures Rose’s distinguished production and soulful vocal style, weaving a playful web of compassion and satisfaction, ‘because the ladies always love a rose.’

Anthony B, Bounty Killer and Jack Radics all add their signature styles on ‘Dancing’, which reinforces Rose’s message to leave crime and guns behind and ‘dance to your own heartbeat.’ Brian Gold adds sweet harmonies to the emotional ‘Trust’,while Sly & Robbie meld their More Baltimore rhythm to the tune. More romantic tangles flavor ‘Sugar Your Coffee’ and ‘No Other Like Me’, where Rose and Bounty spar over the lucky lady who is ‘enchanted by love.’

Growing up Spanishtown Jamaica, Anthony ‘Red Rose’ Cameron started his career with the Sir Duncan sound system, eventually making his way to the immortal King Tubby’s where he recorded the dancehall mega-hit, ‘Tempo’ in 1985. Bunny Lee, a regular at Tubby’s, took Red Rose under his wing and from that point on the artist’s career took off.

Known within the industry for his superior album production – Terry Linen’s Call On A Friend, Bounty Killer’s ‘Guns and Roses’ and Fabbi Dolly’s ‘Peanut Punch’ as well as countless 7″ riddims like Quarter to 12, Bedrock, the killer Tempo rhythm and huge hits by Prezident Brown, Marcia Griffiths, Anthony B, Morgan Heritage and Tanya Stevens on Rose’s Honeycone rhythm – ‘My Name is Red Rose’ demonstrates Rose is fully as comfortable behind the microphone as he is manning the production board.

‘My Name Is Red Rose’ will appeal to reggae devotees and music lovers worldwide with its close attention to positive, conscious reggae vibes and a crucial combination of live music and modern reggae beats.

Tracklisting

1. Gangstaz Paradyze (feat. Vito0
2. Nah Go Surrender (feat. Anthony B)
3. No Other Like Me (feat. Bounty Killer)
4. Yardie
5. Blood On Your Shoulders (feat. Hawkeye)
6. Dancing (feat. Jack Radics, Bounty Killer & Anthony B)
7. Gyal It Hold Me (feat. Brian Gold & Mega Banton)
8. Trust (feat. Brian Gold)
9. All In Your Mind
10. My Name Is Red Rose
11. Sugar Your Coffee
12. Coconut Water
13. No Corruption
14. Perception
15. Changes
16. Gift of Life