Marcia Griffiths: Dreamland
Not surprisingly, there's not a whole lot of women reggae artists. Marcia has sung with Bob Marley, the title track was written by one of the original Wailers, and it's a mellow collection, simply produced and performed.
The Front Line: Virgin sampler
Again, samplers and anthologies are a great way to expose yourself to reggae, and the best compilations (like this one) work very well as albums. Vocal harmony groups, toasting, even some dub -- another fantastic collection.
I-Roy: Don't Check Me with No Lightweight Stuff
The Big Three toaster/DJ's of rockers reggae were Big Youth, U-Roy and I-Roy. Each had their distinctive style and sound (I-Roy would punctuate his raps with what sounded like the dry heaves). I am totally in the dark about most of this album, but I enjoy the crap out of it.
Easy Star All Stars: Dub Side of the Moon
There's no way this should work, but it does, and not in a Weird Al parody way, but as actual music. No kidding! Who knew Pink Floyd could take the heat of a reggae beat?
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