A classic mixture of Roots Reggae and Culture is united in this 2006 release from Joe Fraser Records.  With classic cuts from classic voices, this CD is a packed with 18 strong efforts from Reggae Royalty - Morgan Heritage, Sanchez, Luciano, Glen Washington, The Itals and Frankie Paul, among others.  A mixture of old and new, this album will grab you where it matters the most… in the body, mind and soul!

 

The Finger Print Riddim is a hot project from the South Florida-based Joe Fraser label.

Featured on the Finger Print Riddim is Don't Bother Me, the latest chart hit from UK-based reggae singer, Lloyd Brown; Walk With Me by Ed Robinson, Stranger in Love by Frankie Paul, Losing Me by Mikey Spice, Goodbye by Fiona, For You by Hopeton Lindo, Country Living by Jackie Robinson, Jackie Medley by Tinga Stewart, and other offers from singer Ruddy Thomas, Honorebel, Anthony B and Yellow Man. The compilation was ranked among the top selling Reggae albums in South Florida soon after it was released, and promises to be one of those timeless collections that will played for years to come!

What do get when you put two remarkable singers together on the same album?  You get it Twice As Nice.
The distinctive voices of reggae talents, Wayne Wade and Mical Rustle, come armed with this release and are presented in a fine style. Check out Rustle's rendition of the Mighty Diamond's Have Mercy, or the classic cover of Willow Tree.  Hot from the Frenzy riddim, be reminded why he tells his girl, Farewell Baby and check out the track This Love. Wade delivers an equally impressive Young Girl from the Uncle Sam riddim, as well as the classic Spinners anthem Sadie. Also included on this traditional lovers rock album, is After You, and the beautiful serenade to his woman, Thank You.

Whether you get won over by the exceptional cover songs or the creative original compositions, there is no doubt that Twice As Nicewill be a delight to Mical Rustle and Wayne Wades many fans. Both artistes are at their musical best and the superb easy listening qualities make this album a must for all good music lovers.

George Nooks and Mikey Spice unite to bring the second in the impressive Joe Fraser Records series, Twice As Nice. Both with unique and superb voices, these male voices of Reggae music display on this album, the secret to their longevity with Reggae and Gospel tinged favorites, making it a delight to all music lovers.  Role model, George Nooks, sings Be Strong and in his own words delivers, Stand By My Woman. In his Top Ten from the same riddim rekindled from Gregory Isaacs own hit vault, Nooks ode to his heart remains strong with So Much Love and the tear jerking, My Children.  Mikey Spice, the owner of one of the silkiest and deepest Lovers Rock voices, rains down the hits, Showers of Blessings and the Peter Tosh original, Glass House. He takes things to the Ballroom Floor to Dance With My Mother and adds a touch of Alli Alli Ho.

Sanchez, with his signature silky voice asks, If I Didnt Love You? while Fiona covers Alicia Keyes Karma, with the same emotion and warning as the original, similar to her rendition of Theres No Me Without You. Tired of Being Alone, is the sentiment of the UKs Don Campbell, Tears on my Pillow/Silhouette, medley is offered by J.D. Smooth, and Mikey Spice highlights Luther Vandross current hit song, Buy Me A Rose, and rekindles the classic One Last Memory, originally sung by Impact. Dream of Me, is brought to life by Tinga Stewart.  The sultry voiced Pam Halls returns with Why We Sing, and Michael Jacksons You Are Not Alone, making this a well-rounded musical collection drawn from R&B love songs spanning 30 decades.

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Pam Hall sings R&B Inna Reggae Style (January 2001)

It was the year 1968 when Baby Why was born, courtesy of the Cables! 34 years later, this popular rhythm has been given a new lease on life, as producer Dean Fraser joins the Joe Fraser team revitalized Baby Why from Cables & Friends. With 17 superb tracks including Kebel Cable Drummonds Baby Why, Freddie McGregor with Hold Me, George Nooks and My Children, Pam Hall singing Don't Hurt Me, and Lloyd Brown with Bless Me, this album is a must for Lovers Rock collectors! Other friends featured include Bunny Rugs of Third World, Don Campbell and Shine Head singing Usher's You Got it Bad.

Engine 54 & Humanity, are two hot classic Rockers/Lovers rhythms, featuring some of the finest top reggae artists.  Check out Freddie McGregor, Sanchez, Glen Washington, Scotty, Fiona and Wayne Wade amongst others, who all help to make this final Joe Fraser release for 2001 a winning album! Try to choose your favorite track, whether its a classic remake or a new creation, and we guarantee that youll find it difficult to pinpoint one such track…

Romantic lyrics and bubbling riddims is what Sweet Love is all about. This sensational series continues to expand with the latest installment that the world has grown to love. Out of the box with the hottest Lovers Rock Reggae selections for the year, the Joe Fraser Production Crew is coming on strong with hits galore. Fionas version of the Alicia Keys smash You Dont Know My Name leads off the set. Mikey Spice weighs in with the smooth R Kelly groove Step In The Name Of Love. George Nooks steps up with the Al Green classic God Bless Our Love. Thats just the start of this thoroughly grooving collection that includes other notables including Freddie McGregor and Pam Hall sparring versions of the Righteous Brothers Soul & Inspiration plus new tracks from Roman Stewart, Anthony Cruz and Wayne Wade.

This is a Lovers Rock, Various Artists compilation with spice, and all things nice! Including 15 back to back superb songs, performed by equally superb artists, it features Glen Washington Let Me Be the One, Fiona My Love is Your Love, a cover of Whitney Houstons catchy song, George Nooks Be Strong, ARP and Ian Sweetness.