With deep roots in Burlington, VT, Itation Records has seen their early days from spinning at college parties, weekly shows on UVM's 90.1 WRUV, and in between sets of reggae acts around town turn into working with the biggest names in modern roots reggae and producing numerous internationally successful riddims/albums. Now mainly based out of Northern California, they produced the Clearly Riddim in May of 2010 along with the help of France's Tune In Crew. It features 17 tracks, a steady one-drop, and a soothing guitar lick in the background that really makes the riddim stand out. Both big names and reggae newcomers make up the artist list, but my two favorite songs were also the first two singles released. Building off from previous collaborations, Itation and up and coming Jamaican singer Kali Blaxx work well together again on "Nah Trust Them." My favorite track is from St. Thomas, VI's Pressure with "Be What You Want To Be." Others worth listening to are Lutan Fyah's "Jah Will," Fantan Mojah's "Bust The Chain," and Zareb with "Bless The Farmer." Some high quality reggae that started right down the street!
-EB
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