Reggae Anthology: Music Is the Rod

by Garnett Silk

Overview

Reggae Anthology: Music Is the Rod commemorates the tenth anniversary of the death of influential dancehall singer Garnett Silk. Since his tragic death at the age of 28, various collections and "best ofs" have been rushed to stores but this two-disc tribute manages to showcase the singer's talent and spirit most thoroughly. It's important to note that Silk was heralded as the next Bob Marley and in the Jamaican music industry, that's no small feat. It wasn't just the obvious connections -- a poor youth, fervent Rastafarian faith, or raw charisma -- that led to the Marley comparison. Like Marley before him, Silk's spiritually uplifting songs triggered a conscious revival amid the violent and "slack" lyrics of the '90s dancehall reggae. These two discs not only document the luminous, pure singing that Silk used on hits such as "Hello Africa," "Love Is the Answer," and "Fill Us Up With Your Mercy," but also the rapid-fire toasting from his early years as a DJ. "See Bimbo Ya" and "Lion Heart" glimpse the lyrical skill of a young Silk while also hinting at the vocal ability that would later emerge. Perhaps the most telling indication of the authenticity of Music Is the Rod in representing Silk's legacy is the fact that the liner notes start with two pages of psalms. A deeply spiritual person, Silk's lyrics always reflected his faith, even on tunes that appear to be about romantic love, such as the passionate "It's Growing." With 36 comprehensive tracks that illustrate the importance of Silk's career, personal photos, and extensive liner notes, as well as his last recorded interview, Music Is the Rod serves as an authoritative account of Silk's musical legacy. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Product Details

Release Date:	11/30/2004
Label:	Vp Records
UPC:	0054645169318
Rank:	67420

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Garnett Silk   Primary Artist
Richie Stevens   Primary Artist
Tony Rebel   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Cocoa T   Primary Artist
Charlie Chaplin   Primary Artist
Richie Stephens   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Aston Barrett   Guitar (Bass)
Chevelle Franklin   Vocals (Background)
Mikey "Boo" Richards   Drums
Robbie Lyn   Piano

Technical Credits

Steelie & Clevie   Audio Production
Bobby Digital   Audio Production,Producer
Steelie   Producer
Traditional   Composer
Bobby Dixon   Composer
Donovan Germain   Producer
W. Jack Riley   Composer
G. Smith   Composer
M. Johnson   Composer
Christopher Chin   Executive Producer
Neil "Diamond" Edwards   Editing,Mastering,Executive Producer
Danny Browne   Producer
Paul Shields   Editing,Mastering
Jack Scorpio   Producer
Courtney Cole   Producer
Lloyd James   Composer
Phillip Smart   Producer
Mikey Chung   Producer
D. Browne   Composer
E.J. Robinson   Producer
P. Smart   Composer
Novlyn Banton   Executive Producer
A. Bennett   Composer
D. Collins   Composer
Erik Steinbach   Promotional Director
Garnett Smith   Composer
Anthony Rochester   Composer
Bridgett Anderson   Liner Notes
Brian "Spoony G" Greenspoon   Product Manager
D. Morris   Composer
Clevie   Producer
Richard "Bello" Bell   Producer
C.Carroll Cole   Composer
Deron D. James   Design,Art Direction
Dustin Edelhertz   Promotional Director
Shawn "Promo" King   Promotional Director
Knox Dixon   Composer
Nigel Bent   Composer
Garnet Smith   Composer
Maurice Hunt   Producer