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***On "Gone A Jail" true reggae legend Gregory Isaacs goes head to head with Shockout veterans Kid606, Strategy (Kranky, Orac) and DJ C (Mashit, deathsucker, RKK). Contributing heavy lyrics and commanding delivery, Isaacs lives up to his nicknames icool ruleri and irude boy of reggae,i as he smoothly and calmly delivers a true-life tale of being sent to Kingstonis General penitentiary. Kid606 provides his deepest bass-heavy production yet, thick with tuned 808s and a driving 303 acid bassline. On Strategyis mix, rootsy reggae chords take on a synthetic quality, a nod to low-key and deep modern reggae sounds. DJ Cis two mixes of iGone A Jaili are rollercoaster rides through chilled-out riddems and slammini beat fuckery. And, because heis been a fan of Isaacs ever since his father gave him a copy of the Extra Classic LP for his ninth birthday, he put extra care and special effort into crafting an original cone-toaster to back the Cool Ruleris vocal stylings. |
