The top 10 reggae albums of 2009.

South African Reggae star Black Dillinger releases a great second album.

"The people are my energy. The Almighty God is my life."

Positive, conscious, forthright and thought provoking

If it ain't 'Buss' don't fix it.

"The fastest thing to reach the people is music so that's what we have to use to reach the people."

Roots and lovers’ rock over some great Flava rhythms.

French label Makasound reissue another great roots piece.

A contrast between catchy backings and brash invective sees this record succeed.

Another fiercely intelligent record from the man named Greg Rose.

"I was the first singjay"

"There's a lot of muck in the music at the moment"

Fyakin is an upcoming artist affiliated to Tony Rebel's Flames label. He has just recorded two very interesting singles for Penthouse Records proving how talented he is. A positive attitude with relevant lyrics.

Roots with rhythm and commitment from Isiah Mentor.

Another St Ann Parish talent on the rise.

Devonte is one of the major singers for Penthouse Records. As well as dancehall riddims, he put his alto voice to lovers rock and new roots productions for the label, such as his international hit "Everyone Falls In Love" recorded in 1998 with his partner Tanto Metro. His career has been marked by talent and humility.

Eclectic reggae and hip-hop sounds from Bigga Haitian

Some melodic old-school reggae with strong musicianship for BB new album.

An unusual journey into reggae's leftfield for a very worthy cause.

Chezidek and Sly & Robbie create the perfect strain

Lutan Fyah is back on top.

An unique release from the Dynamites, with its Clancy Eccles production and a young King Tubby at the mixing desk.

The late Delroy Wilson had a reputation for strong melodic reggae vocals from the 1960s through to the 1990s.

The first time that Pressure Sounds has been able to get hold of Treasure Isle material and the results speak for themselves.

Two well-suited vocalists collide for a pleasingly rootsy Conscious Sounds affair.

A band that can seemingly do no wrong.

If you don't mind power ballads you'll enjoy this.

Sizzla goes back to basics with considerable success.

Dubbing with King Tubby, Niney and Bunny Lee plus a rare classic from Joe Gibbs

Classic reggae plus dub and electro rhythms from Canadian producer Dubmatix

A welcome reissue for an uncompromising roots artist

"I’ve never been in the comfort zone. I started my career on an international level"

Jahmel has been in the reggae industry since more than 25 years and his first album was backed by the legendary Wailers. This conscious singer collaborated with Donovan Germain on several occasions during the 2000s, recording a self title album in 2004, the last album created by an artist in the historic recording studio (located on Slipe Road).

Strut’s collaborative series gets back on track.

A spiteful (and surreal) war of words.

Essential compilation from the roots pioneer and master producer.

Vocalist Glen Washington returns with a classic rhythm sound

The underexposed dub side of Studio One gets another go.

Joyful deejay dancehall from Al Pancho and friends

Business as usual for the Anthony B Frenchie alliance.

A welcome return for a classic roots sound

"There is a certain amount of melody Tosh tapped into. We don’t do the fancy stuff, we just go straight to the heart"

Freethinking weirdness from this little known London group

Daweh expands his repertoire for his most mature effort yet.

A decent overview of what Lutan Fyah has been up to.

Melodic dancehall and more from Norris Man and friends.

A comprehensive overview of Shaggy's recent week in Jamaica.

"I never really expected I was going to do another album to tell you the truth"

Chanting down Babylon in a classic roots style.