Today, December 4th, VP Records releases Volumes 46 and 47 from their Strictly The Best series.
Established in 1993, Strictly The Best is the longest-running annual reggae compilation in the business.
Each fall, VP carefully chooses the most exclusive tunes to keep the pace with the biggest Jamaican hits.
This go-to compilation showcases the most buzz-worthy and talented artists and has been the proving ground for many of the genre’s biggest stars today.
This year’s album covers are adorned with the illustrations by acclaimed Jamaica Observer cartoonist Clovis Brown.
Chris Martin “If I Were A Carpenter”
Gyptian “One More Night” [Official Music Video]
Each installment also includes a bonus disc spotlighting the series’ favorite throwback hits in spirit of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary.
offers the smooth singer sounds that are currently heating up the clubs and radio airwaves in the Caribbean community.
The set features roots and lover’s rock hits including the iconic Beres Hammond’s “Dancing Beauty,” Tarrus Riley’s “Lover’s Leap,” Etana’s “Start Over,” Christopher Martin’s “If I Were A Carpenter” and Gyptian’s “One More Night.”
Strictly the Best Vol. 47 provides the season’s hottest Jamaican dancehall tunes that are banging in the streets. Highlights include “Summer Wave” from rising star Popcaan, “We Love Di Vibes” from untouchable I-Octane, “Bruk It Down” by dancehall don Mr. Vegas, “Stop Sign” from 2012 MOBO ‘Best Reggae Artist’ nominee Konshens, “Get Gal Easy” by the notorious Vybz Kartel, “How Deep Is Your Love” ft. Kelly Rowland off Sean Paul’s latest Tomahawk Technique album.
The compilation features also three hits (“Some Bwoy,” “Psycho” and “Uncle Demon”) from Tommy Lee Sparta, one of most-talked about deejays at the moment.
