Da Real Live Thing

by Sizzla

Overview

A reissue of Sizzla's triumphant 2002 studio record, DA REAL THING, this special edition features bonus tracks and a DVD that presents energetic live performances and an interview. (It's not a concert album, as the title DA REAL LIVE THING implies.) The Kingston, Jamaica, native is in excellent form here, masterfully steering his dancehall sound back towards a more traditional roots-reggae sound. While Sizzla's alternately gritty and melodic vocals carry the tunes, guest appearances by beloved veteran musicians make the record even more compelling. Saxophonist Dean Fraser turns up on a number of tracks, including the uplifting "Rejoice," remaining subtly in the background, only to occasionally surface with his distinctive horn playing. Robbie Shakespeare also contributes to the album on the bold, dub-tinged "Solid as a Rock," which is expertly propelled by his signature bass lines. One of Sizzla's most confident and sensitive outings (see the touching "Thank U Mamma"), DA REAL THING is even better as DA REAL LIVE THING, and those who overlooked it the first time around now have a second chance to check out this top-notch reggae disc.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/30/2005
Label:	Vp Records
UPC:	0054645174923
Rank:	130477

Tracks

1. Mash Dem Down
2. Simplicity
3. Solid as a Rock
4. Rejoice
5. Thank U Mamma
6. Woman I Need You
7. Bless Up
8. Why Should I?
9. Got It Right Here
10. Just One of Those Days
11. Trod Mt. Zion
12. It's Amazing
13. She's Loving
14. Boom & Go Through
15. Touch Me
16. Bright Sunshine
17. Be Still
18. Just One of Those Days

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sizzla   Primary Artist
Benjy Myaz   Bass,Guitar,Keyboards
Kirk Bennett   Drums
Robbie Shakespeare   Bass
Robert Lyn   Keyboards
Rochelle   Featured Artist,Featured Artist
Bradley Brown   Drums
Ian Coleman   Guitar
Paul Crossdale   Keyboards
David Anglin   Percussion
Willburn "Squidley" Cole   Drums
Chris Meridith   Bass
Dalton Browne   Guitar
Bobby "Digital" Dixon   Percussion
Donald "Danny Bassie" Dennis   Bass
Errol Hird   Horn

Technical Credits

Tony Bennett   Composer
Bobby Dixon   Composer
Chris Chin   Executive Producer
Clement "Coxsone" Dodd   Composer
Duke Reid   Composer
Jay Bennett   Composer
Joel Chin   Editing,Mastering,Executive Producer
C.S. Dodd   Composer
Danny Browne   Overdubs
Paul Shields   Editing,Mastering
Paul Crossdale   Composer
Willburn "Squidley" Cole   Overdubs
Arthur Simms   Assistant Engineer
Paul "Wrong Move" Crosdale   Composer
Dalton Browne   Harmony
Arthur Reid   Composer
D. Browne   Composer
C. Chin   Composer
Bobby "Digital" Dixon   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Brian "Spoony G" Greenspoon   Project Manager
Sheldon Stewart   Assistant Engineer
M. Collins   Composer
P. Henton   Composer
D. Dennis   Composer
Deron D. James   Design,Art Direction
Don McDonald   Composer
Mr. Mojo   Harmony
Olivier Chastan   Video Producer
Miguel Collins   Composer
Dominic McDonald   Composer