Art And Life

The Source (6/00, p.228) - "...Dancehall in substance....his reputation remains intact because he challenges his creativity on his own terms and without sacrificing his dancehall roots."
Vibe (6/00, p.220) - "...Has something for every head, Yankee or yardie: bulldozing rhyme-spitting over dancehall beats, explosive deejaying...over hip hop tracks, and even salsa....it's an attempt to win dancehall's long struggle for a share of urban America's airwaves..."
Rolling Stone (8/17/00, p.113) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...He's still thinking beyond the basic dancehall rhythms and textures....a breezy but severely eclectic record..."
Spin (8/00, pp.145-7) - 7 out of 10 - "...A dancehall D'Angelo....[The Album] whips like his astounding live revue through ragga and roots, hip-hop and R&B, soca and gospel....compensating with toothy charm and Sammy Davis versatility..."
NME (7/22/00, p.30) - 7 out of 10 - "...The watershed in his prolific career....diasporic dancehall reggae, spruced up and polished around the edges..."
CMJ (7/10/00, p.3) - "...Over a dancehall foundation, the rapid-fire toaster and singer has woven a gorgeous tapestry of reggae harmonies, Latin rhythms, classical music, and period-piece pop....His collaborations produces some sparkling results..."