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Keep a watch out for the new releases coming from Greensleeves in the near future! Make your way over towww.greensleeves.net where all our current albums are available to purchase in CD format or to download now!!



VARIOUS ARTISTS – The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2009 (Oct. 6, 2009 )

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The Biggest One-Drop Anthems 2009 features the top roots reggae hits that have dominated global reggae charts in 2009. Showcasing the top exclusive tracks, monster Jamaican hits and UK smashes, the highlights of this compilation are: Da’Ville “Missing You Right Now”, Capleton’s “Acres” and Gappy Ranks’ “ Heaven In Her Eyes” - just to name a few. As the fifth edition in the series, this CD presents a snap shot of the key artistes in the genre with hits across two continents. As usual, the Biggest One Drop Anthems 2009 highlights Greensleeves’ on-going efforts to provide authentic reggae vibes on its compilations.



VARIOUS ARTISTS – The Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2009 (Oct. 6, 2009)

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The Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2009 features some of the hard core tracks that were running the streets and reggae mixtapes in 2009. The hallmarks of the series are cutting edge tracks from dancehall’s most exciting artistes. This latest edition showcases songs about money and sex. Standout tracks include Mavado’s “Neva Believe You” and Assassin “Pree Dis”. Notable emerging artistes included are Jah Vinci, Chase Cross, Laden, Gaza Indu and Chino. The presence of hit makers Mavado, Busy Signal, and Vybz Kartel give the collection the timely and credible flow that dancehall anthems fans have come to expect. This compilation highlights Greensleeves’ on-going efforts to provide authentic reggae vibes on its compilations.



THE JOURNEY - THE BEST OF SIZZLA KALONJI



The enigma that is Sizzla Kalonji has released over 35 albums in 10 years. This collection compiles 22 of his career highs giving new buyers & dedicated fans something special. Including the hits ‘Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry)’, ‘Give Me A Try’ and ‘Black Woman And Child’. The digital release also offers an extra track 'Strength And Hope' - available from www.greensleeves.net or from all download stores.



HI GRADE GANJA ANTHEMS VOL. 2



Due to the huge success of last year's Hi Grade Ganja Anthems Greensleeves have hand picked another collection of some of the finest herb anthems ever to be found on one album!



Over the decades many reggae artists have sung, chanted or paid homage in some way to the virtues of ganja, herb or weed. Some have spoken of spiritual vibrations and there have even been tales of smuggling!



So flick a light, bun di chalice or spliff if you prefer and hold a firm meditation to some of reggae and dancehall's essential ganja tunes on Hi Grade Ganja Anthems Volume 2 with classics from artists like Jacob Miller, Eek-A-Mouse, Mighty Diamonds, Sugar Minott, Ranking Jow, Billy Boyo - his "One Spliff A Day" 12" version is appearing on CD for the first time! more up to the time tracks come courtesy of Sizzla, Vybz Kartel, Warrior King, Ward 21 and Morgan Heritage



TRISTON PALMA - JOKER SMOKER - Reissued 11th February 2008



Triston Palma's classic "Joker Smoker" set has been reissued after 25 years in the crates.



The album was originally released in 1982 and features the powerhouse Roots Radics Band as musicians. The album stands the test of time with some great songs mostly in a roots style riding high on the rhythms of the day.



The biggest hit and title of the album "Joker Smoker" was revamped in recent times with Alborosie reworking the rhythm for his big tune "Herbalist". The 12" of "Joker Smoker" was subsequently re-released at the end of last year.



The album produced by legendary producer and artist in his own right Jah THomas also features four bonus tracks on the CD and the album comes in its original sleeve.



Jah Thomas who played an integral part in the Greensleeves label still produces today and other albums by this artist will be released throughout the year.



DJ CLASH - 3 THE HARD WAY - Nicodemus, Little Harry & Billy Boyo - Reissued 28th January 2008



This one does exactly what it says on the tin! This album features three of the most popular and seminal DJ's from the early 80's dancehall era - Nicodemus, Little Harry and Billy Boyo who back in the day were DJ's on JA's biggest sound system at the time Volcano.



The Nicodemus tracks are lifted from the LP DJ Clash - GREL32 - recently reissued while the Little Harry and Billy Boyo tracks are taken from the LP DJ Clash - GREL50 - both titles were top reggae albums at the time of their release



Recorded in 1982/83 and produced by Henry "Junjo" LAwes. All tracks are engineered and mixed by Soljie Hamilton, Errol "ET" Thompson and Barnabas with backing duties by High Times Band and Roots Radics.



Five tracks a piece from each artist in a sound clash stylee demonstrating these DJ's abilities to ride a the rhythms in fine style and taking you back to the Volcano dancehall days.



FROM DUBPLATE TO DOWNLOAD –

The Best of Greensleeves Records



From Dubplate To Download is a celebration of Greensleeves Records phenomenal success and influence in reggae music. It’s the ultimate collection of the best reggae / dancehall songs to have graced the label.



Greensleeves started out as a small humble record shop in West London. Some 30 years later it is regarded as one of the most important independent reggae labels in the world.



The key to the label’s success lies in its continued quest to remain cutting edge in the selection of music released on the label. This was evident right from the beginning with the release of Dr Alimantado’s iconic “Born For A Purpose” in 1977 – which some three decades after its release remains a highly requested title. Fast forward 30 years later and the label is still relevant to a new, young generation who like their parents before them listening to Barrington Levy, Eek A Mouse and the like are now tuning into the dancehall deejays of the new millennium i.e. Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal and Macka Diamond.



From Dubplate To Download is a 2 x CD compilation – one track per year has been selected hence 30 tracks marking every year of the label’s history (1997-2007). From Reggae Regular’s sublime “Where Is Jah” to Tony Matterhorn’s hype driven “Dutty Wine” Included in the selection are 5 songs that crossed into the mainstream UK Top 20 charts and became instant hits: Tippa Irie – Hello Darling, Shaggy – Oh Carolina, Mr Vegas – Heads High, Beenie Man – Who Am I and Wayne Wonder’s – No Letting Go. The CD also includes a link to an additional free download of “Hoola Hoop” by Macka Diamond.



Dubplate to Download is packaged in a multi fold digi pack which contains a 30 page booklet with the history of the label, exclusive images and interviews with the founders alongside quotes and anecdotes from artists associated with the label plus a link to a competition for a holiday for two in Jamaica.



Featured artists include Dr Alimantado, Wailing Souls, Beenie Man, Shabba Ranks, Garnett Silk, Bounty Killer, Yellowman, Sizzla, Ward 21 and a whole heap more.