We’ve got the gold, now go for the best. Since Jamaica won 11 medals including six gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, the country has been celebrating their ground-breaking success. VP Records continues this winning streak on November 25, 2008 with a number of trail-blazing victory tunes on this year’s Strictly The Best series. The award-winning compilation features reggae anthems fitting the occasion from the hottest stars including Elephant Man, Mavado, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Mr. Vegas, Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Etana, Tessanne Chin, Demarco and many more.

This year’s epic compilation includes Elephant Man’s #1 hit “Nuh Linga” (produced by Boardhouse Records) and the remixed “Sweep” version, which was introduced to the world as Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt’s celebration dance after his 100m victory at the Beijing Olympics.  STB keeps the fearless spirit alive with Mr Vegas’s scorcher “Must Come Ah Road” and warrior princess Etana’s “I Am Not Afraid”. Serani continues “Playing Games”. Dancehall don Mavado prepares to “Overcome”, while Demarco will “Sort Them Out”.  Listeners should also plan to “Back It Up” with Mr. Evil & Sean Paul and “Ride Or Die” with Cecile until the finish line. This musical collection incorporates all the elements for triumph – persistence, passion and pure talent.

About Strictly The Best Series

Whether it’s currently on the top the Jamaican charts, a huge underground seller on the streets or the massive club jam sweeping the dancehalls, Strictly The Best series provides the hottest catalog of dancehall/reggae music for the Fall season.  The compilation has become a highly anticipated release whose popularity has increasing each year.  Following up after the Reggae Gold release, STB offers a more comprehensive collection of dancehall and roots sounds that have crossover potential and cater to the hard-core reggae fans alike.

Established in 1990, STB is the longest running reggae compilation series in the business.  The annual series provides cutting-edge dancehall hits and the latest tunes in Roots and Lovers Rock. Each year, VP experts carefully strategize and compile a library of most exclusive dancehall/reggae tunes to keep the pace with the biggest Jamaican hits. Showcasing the most buzz-worthy and talented artists, STB series has been the proving ground for many of reggae’s biggest stars, including Sean Paul, Richie Spice, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Capleton and many others. If you want to know what the next big reggae hit is in the streets or on the airwaves listen to Strictly The Best!

Track Listing:

  1. Nuh Linga – Elephant Man
  2. Back It Up – Mr. Evil & Sean Paul                Watch Music Video
  3. Playing Games – Serani                  Watch Music Video
  4. Gimme Likkle – Beenie Man         Watch Music Video
  5. Sweep – Elephant Man                   Watch Music Video
  6. Mus Come A Road – Mr. Vegas    Watch Music Video
  7. Overcome – Mavado
  8. Winner -  Konshens
  9. Sort Dem Out – Demarco
  10. I Am Not Afraid – Etana
  11. Another Bill Again – Tony Rebel
  12. Love Created I (Marcus Teaching) – Tarrus Riley
  13. Just As I Am – L.U.S.T.
  14. Love You Like That – Beres Hammond
  15. Broken Melody – Tessanne Chin
  16. Ride Or Die – Cecile
  17. Tic Toc – Busy Signal       Watch Music Video