ALBUM DESCRIPTION

For years now, the duo known as Avalanchee has been blazing up top gospel reggae compilations such as the "Riddim Invasion" series, "Trinity Mix 2.0" and both volumes of the bestselling "Street Light Mix tape". After much anticipation, fans of these brothers' hard-hitting baritone deejay style finally have a full-length release to sink their teeth into.

Brought to you by Monty G, "Hard 2 The Core" is a top quality mix of mostly dancehall with traces of hip-hop and a consistent hardcore reggae delivery. Producer DJ Frost provides a wide array of beats, helping Avalanchee stay true to authentic dancehall on tracks such as "Ballin' Skeem", "God Right Dere", "Serious", "Buggin" (one of the album's BIGGEST tunes), and "Da Word" featuring Monty G (another Boomshot). Meanwhile, tracks such as "Friends" and "Elevating" throw r and b and hip-hop flavor into the mix, further broadening its appeal.

One of the standout tracks on this album is "Nah Fraid" featuring Mr. Lynx and Fire. Though the cut kicks off by hinting at a one drop beat, it quickly settles into a reggae/dancehall/hip-hop hybrid that defies all expectations. This is unquestionably one of the best songs in Avalanchee's entire catalog. This tune alone is worth the price of the entire album!

On Hard 2 The Core, these siblings raise the bar in gospel dancehall. From the professional artwork and production to the songwriting and vocal deliveries, everything about this release showcases the innovation and creativity that accompany a sincere dedication to the Lord. True to its title, this CD is HARD TO THE CORE! Snatch up your copy today and get ready to test out those subwoofers!

Review by: D. M. Gahn