ALBUM DESCRIPTION

FORMERLY TITLED "KatsJam Roots Gospel Vol. 2," THIS COMPILATION PRESENTS SOME OF THE HOTTEST DANCEHALL AND ROOTS REGGAE IN THE GOSPEL ARENA!!!

Strictly Street Gospel Vol. 1 is a sweltering hot compilation with a few passionate roots tracks and heavy dose of lively summer dancehall anthems. It is the perfect soundtrack for your Christian party; youth group event, summer camp or just cruising the strand.

Songs like "Jump Around" and "Put Your Hands Up" show us that Christians can still have fun and get jiggy with it without slackness. The most bangin' riddim on this project is unquestionably the "Hands Up" Riddim that's ridden 7 times on this 19 track CD. The most memorable of these deliveries is on St. Matthew's "Keep on Reading". Other stand out cuts include Ricky Shepherd's heartfelt "We Cry To You", Ziggy Soul's "Do Not Judge" and "Biblical Rhymes" by DJ Nicholas. But not every song on this disc is fit for the dance floor. There are also the meditative niyabinghi sounds of Katalys Crew's "Spiritual War" and Jermaine Edwards' "Oh Jah Jah". In fact, Katalys Crew, who recently took home "Artist of the Year" at the Caribbean Gospel Music Awards, are featured six times on this album!

This is a top-notch compilation graced by 14 Jamaican artists that are truly sold out for Jesus Christ. I am confident that it will both edify and entertain you. Buy this clever collaboration today. Where else can you find artist such as DJ Nicholas, Katalys Crew, St. Matthew, Ryan Mark, Goddy Goddy, TNJ, and a spirited return from Ziggy Soul all on the same disc?

Review by Mark Mohr