Reggae Mix: RUN FOR COVER – VOL.2  – POP SONGS IN REGGAE (2023)

Indulge in laid-back musical treasures, reimagined through the soulful lens of Reggae. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic musical journey with this carefully curated mix, where the timeless melodies of yesteryears find new life in the rhythmic heartbeat of Reggae. The mix features songs of iconic superstars like Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Prince, Tom Jones, Cat Stephens, Al Green, and Stevie Wonder covered by Reggae legends like Dennis Brown, Kashief Lindo, Barrington Levy, Johnny Osbourne, Busy Signal, and more! You will be surprised! It has been more than 10 years since the release of the first mix! Volume 1 is still available for free download! Check it out lower down below!

This Mix is also on YouTube. Find it here!

48:49 MIN – 115 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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SOCA MIXTAPE – SHOWTIME – TRINIDAD CARNIVAL SOCA MIX (2018)

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

That DJ MIKA is a true Soca music lover is proven in a lot of performances on music trucks from London to Port of Spain, the heart of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago. The “Showtime” mixtape was a custom-made selection for the SHOWTIME CARNIVAL Mas Band, which amazes each year with beautiful costumes for the road. The DJ lady was more than excited to be a part of the DJ team not knowing, that they will refuse her to perform and not keeping their promises of having the female DJ performing in one of their costumes.

But “Showtime” has another meaning too, it celebrates 10 years of DJ MIKA. It is presenting 66 Soca tracks with a lot of own edits, remixes, and exclusives. Featured artists are Kes, Turner, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Iwer George, Patrice Roberts, Destra Garcia, Voice, KMC, and many more!

Watch the Trailer here:

 

Recorded with CD Players. #10yearsDJMika #mikashelldown

106:00 MIN – 244 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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The is also available on Soundcloud & Mixcloud:
www.soundcloud.com/mikaraguaa
www.mixcloud.com/mikaraguaa

 

 

SOCA MIXTAPE – FULL EXTREME – TRINIDAD CARNIVAL SOCA MIX (2017)

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

Just a few months before the release of this mix, DJ MIKA decided to make the strong move from Germany to the heart of Carnival and moved to Trinidad and Tobago. Great things were all about to happen. The anthem of the year “Full Extreme” by the Ultimate Rejects became the title of the mix. Enjoy a colorful Soca selection all around Trinidad Carnival 2017 including remixes and own edits performed by artists like Angela Hunte, Kerwin DuBois, Kes, Voice, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Swappi, Rupee, Mical Teja, Calypso Rose and many more. Soca power non-stop!

Watch the Trailer here:

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Jingles by: Curt, Natasha, Rodney, Alister, Lando, Manstarr Empire, Kwesi, Flipo, Hypa 4000, Skarra Mucci, Problem Child, Tallpree, Romeo, Phantom IMC, Shotmaster J, Ryan G, Hypa 4000, Kerin, Claudia & Dancehall Queen Ce’Cile

Cover Photo: Kwesi Marcano (Studio Buzz.tt, Port of Spain, Trinidad)
Layout & Trailer by: Mikado Media

Recorded with CD Players. #mikashelldown

97:59 MIN – 224 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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SOCA MIXTAPE – ONE KRIBBEAN – ISLANDS TOGETHER

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

How much do you really know about Soca music? What are the differences between music releases from different Caribbean islands? Where does it really come from? How does it sound when all Caribbean islands become audible in their full diversity on one mixtape? Let DJ MIKA show you the result in a 2 hours session. Enjoy 90 phenomenal tracks in four different languages full of vibes! The mixtape was recorded in Germany before the DJ lady decided to discover Trinidad and Tobago. The mix was officially released from Tobago. 

This mix is not only a great composition of influences of Soca music, but it was also strongly researched including reaching out to the artists themselves. This mix is showcasing artists from Anguilla, Barbados, Haiti, Antigua, Aruba, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Monserrat, St. Kitts, Bermudas, the Virgin Islands, Belize, Grenada, St. Maarten, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Guadelupe.

Recorded with CD Players. The release was supported by the online magazine #Kribbean 

Jingles by: Cinnamon, Flipo, Tallpree, Shortpree, Skinny Banton, Hypa 4000, Valentino King, Kerry Porter, Nicholas, C Johnson, Nikki Brooks, Andrew `Hitz’ Phillip, Skarra Mucci, Maurice Simple Fx

Layout: Raymond Sebastien (Paris, FR) &  Mikado Media 

139:02 MIN – 325 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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DANCEHALL MIXTAPE – DANCEHALL BASHMENT – SEX SELLS EDITION [EXPLICIT]
A Sextape? Yes!

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

Imagine a female DJ recording a sensual Dancehall mix in underwear just to feel the vibrant vibes in a better way herself. Wouldn’t you like to hear the result? DJ MIKA did it for you! The idea to create a “sex tape” resulted from a lot of Dancehall releases with an intimate intention. That’s what “Dancehall Bashment – The Sex Sells Edition” is about. Let this soundtrack make you have a good time. Officially tested and approved on a worldwide scale! 

Exclusive sound effects cover versions, and remixes together with musical excursions to music genres like Chilltrap, Twerk, Moombahton, and even Booty Bass will give you a nice feeling. Artists from Jamaica to New York City, from Nigeria to Florida, from Ghana to Germany, from Amsterdam to Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. A lot of newcomers have been featured like Jelani, Korrexx, Black Starr, Jez Blenda, Jr Kenna, Dwayne Rose, and Krishane but also Vybz Kartel, Alkaline, Busy Signal, Konshens and many more will make you feel hotter than ever!

PREVIEW:

Jingles by: DJ Vybzlord (USA), Shotmaster J (Trinidad), Cinnamon (St. Kitts), Charly Black (Jamaica), Blackstarr (Trinidad), Famous 20 (Jamaica), Bunny General (Jamaica), Wayne Marshall (Jamaica), Skarra Mucci (Germany/Jamaica), Ce’Cile (Jamaica), Red Fox (Jamaica), Korrex (USA/Jamaica), Dwayne Rose (Jamaica), Phanton IMC (Jamaica), Jelani (Jamaica), Alishia (Trinidad), Lustah (Jamaica), Tallpree (Grenada), K. Holder (Trinidad) & C. Johnson (USA) – Thank you for your great support!

#mikashelldown

Cover Photo: Problem Child / Mika Raguaa
Layout: Mikado Media

178:18 MIN – 408 MB – 320 kbs, MP3
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SOCA MIXTAPE – THE POWER  

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

Here are 30 Minutes Power Soca for you! This mix was exclusively recorded for the SOCA WORLD SHOW on 103.6 The London Beat FM (UK) hosted by DJ Bostman & Kayleigh Loudmouth (London, UK). Vibrant ‘Jump Up Soca’ tracks with artists from the United Kingdom, Grenada, St. Vincent, Aruba, and Trinidad and Tobago, mixed and mastered by international DJ MIKA. Jump up and wave with artists like Tallpree, Valentino King, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Destra Garcia, Jamesy P, and Chardinai!   

Intro by: Valentino King (NL, Aruba)
Jingles by: Tallpree, Shortpree & Valentino King 

Recorded with CD Players.
Layout: Mikado Media 

30 MIN – 69 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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SOCA MIXTAPE – MON BON AMI – The Ultimate Stress Relief (2016)

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

The idea of Soca music in relieving stress and sorrow was always inspiring DJ MIKA. This groovy Soca selection was recorded after her second trip to Trinidad and Tobago in 2016. The cover shows a customized costume from Legacy Carnivals from that season. 
Enjoy sweet and stress-relieving Soca music with exclusive remixes and edits presented by artists like Machel Montano, Olatunji, Swappi, Lyrikal, Destra Garcia, Patrice Roberts, Ricardo Drue, Voice, and many more.  As a special, you will find a steel pan duet of Machel Montano’s “road trip” which was recorded exclusively by Leeandro Noray & Keishaun Julien (Trinidad and Tobago).

Layout: Mikado Media | Photo by Rondell Andrews

Jingles by:  Alishia (Trinidad), Curt (New York, USA), Deevine (London, UK), Rasta Face 868 (Tobago), Soca Tribes (London, UK), Alister (Trinidad), Sugar (Berlin, Germany) and Miss Moore (Boston, USA)

Recorded with CD Players.

69:45 MIN – 161 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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EUROPEAN-BASED SOCA MIXTAPE – BLAZE A TRAIL ACROSS COUNTRIES

How does Soca sound, that was produced in Europe, but still inspired by the Caribbean? What is the story behind the development of Soca music in Europe? DJ MIKA was having these questions for months, and after long research, she was able to locate Soca releases in 11 different countries, performed in different languages, like French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English, Switzer-German, and German. Being able to speak different languages, the trailblazer was able to get in touch and interview these artists. The result was an article she wrote about THE EUROPEAN SOCA MOVEMENT, which was released in the now no longer existing Carnevale Network, based in London, United Kingdom. You can read the article here.

“Blaze a Trail” is not just a regular two hours selection. All 60 artists are waving the flag for Soca music high and supporting the worldwide spread of music and culture. This mix is breaking time and language borders, showing you also how different the streams of Soca can sound.

This mix has been featured in several radio interviews in Trinidad and Tobago and played on the online radio stations SOCA PASSION LIVE and TEAM SOCA. 

The mixtape was reviewed in Riddim Magazine, Germany.

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

120:57 MIN – 277 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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Layout: Mikado Media + KVader (Halle, Germany)

The idea of blazing a trail was continued and turned into a school project, which was realized at Woodbrook Secondary School, Port of Spain with official permission from the Ministry of Education of Trinidad and Tobago. The project was a series of workshops, held with local music professionals, a class teacher, and DJ MIKA, introducing audiovisuals to the development of Soca music in Europe. The workshops included classes about music production, music performance (presented through a steel pannist), and costume design, as a part of the carnival culture. You can read more about the school project here.

These are a few impressions of the workshops, which took place in 2016:

Here is one of the presentations about the spread of Soca music in Europe from the workshop by DJ MIKA.
It includes information about the different countries and shows a few examples of events, music videos, and geographical locations: 

Videos by: Mikado Media

 

 

SOCA MIXTAPE – WELCOME BACK (2015)

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

“Welcome Back” is a very special groovy Soca mix, recorded after the first journey to Trinidad and Tobago by DJ MIKA.

It features artists like Kes, Machel Montano, Skinny Fabulous, Erphaan Alves, Kerwin DuBois, Destra Garcia, and 5 Star Akil. For the first time decided to create her first own remixed edits for a mixtape, so enjoy the result in a tight mix, showcasing Trinidad Carnivals superhits of 2015. Las Cuevas beach was the spot, where the photo for the cover art was taken. Enjoy!

Jingles & Shout-outs by: Curt & DJ Tony Tempo (New York, USA), Jason, Akeem & Kevon (Trinidad), Music Chest (104.7 More FM, Trinidad), Champage Dee & Kemba (London, UK).

79:38 MIN – 183 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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REGGAE / DANCEHALL MIXTAPE – LIONESS TAKIN OVA 

Mixed by SISTA KA & DJ MIKA RAGUAA

It was not only the idea of creating new connections in Reggae and Dancehall Selectress Koko from Golden Crown Sound (Vienna, Austria) that followed. She brought strictly female DJs in her mixtape collection “LIONESS TAKING OVA” together. With huge success! Enjoy a great and inspiring selection of ladies in the Caribbean music scene by SISTA KA (United Kingdom / France) and DJ MIKA (Germany).

Jingles & Shout-Outs by: SARA LUGO

This mixtape got reviewed by Riddim Magazine Germany.

https://soundcloud.com/starrvybzent/selectress-koko-sista-ka?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

77:14 MIN – 177 MB – 320 kbs, MP3
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ACOUSTIC MELODY RELOADED VOL. 2 – ACOUSTIC REGGAE MIXTAPE

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

You can consider the second mix of the “Acoustic Melody Reloaded” series as a winter mix, as the cover is showing you. Recorded in wintertime with the same melancholic feeling, as in the first mixtape, DJ MIKA created another piece of art, mixing deep acoustical Reggae songs by Patrice, Gyptian, Tony Rebel, Natural Black, Tarrus Riley, Jahmeil, Romain Virgo, Queen Ifrica and many more. A timeless and emotional composition made with a lot of love – recorded in a cold winter season with a conscious mind. This mixtape was officially released in December 2012 and reviewed by Riddim Magazine Germany (01/2013).

69:29 MIN – 159 MP – 320 Kbs – MP3
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REGGAE COVER MIXTAPE – Run for Cover

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

The “Run for Cover” mixtape is a lover’s rock selection of popular songs covered as Reggae versions. This timeless mix contains an emotional component of covers of Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Simon & Garfunkel, Prince, John Lennon, Robbie Williams, and many more. The fabulous remakes were done by artists like Tarrus Riley, Lloyd Brown, Ghost, Luciano, Terry Linen, and many more. If you love these artists, you will not stop to sing along!

In 2012 this mixtape was officially reviewed and highly recommended in the legendary Riddim Magazine Germany., where the author Helmut Philipps named her the “juggling wonder woman” for the very first time – he would repeat it in every other review.

Recorded with CD Players.

Cover Design by Mikado Media Productions

54:21 MIN – 124 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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REGGAE MIXTAPE – NIGHT SHIFT

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

This is a collaboration of DJ MIKA with the Jamaican clothing line REP JA based in Pine Lake, Georgia (USA). The label was now about to come out, presenting the latest trends in Dancehall fashion.

The sweet and short production includes songs by Chezideck, Busy Signal, Jah Vinchi, Gentleman, D Major, and many more. The jingles were exclusively done by German Reggae Artist Cornadoor. This mix proves that Reggae’s music is timeless. Enjoy the vibes.

Recorded with CD Players.

 

32:03 MIN – 73,4 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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ACOUSTIC MELODY RELOADED VOL. 1 – ACOUSTIC REGGAE MIXTAPE

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

Released in 2010, the first volume of the “Acoustic Melody Reloaded” mixtape series, features strictly acoustic versions of Reggae and Soca tracks and can create a melancholic feeling through the deep guitar and piano compositions. To DJ MIKA acoustic music is the purest and most soulful. Hear deep lyrics in amazing music productions and live versions by Sanchez, Mr Vegas, Ginjah, Etana, Natural Black, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Beres Hammond, Glen Washington, Mad Cobra, TOK, Machel Montano, Vybz Kartel and many more!

This mixtape was reviewed by Riddim Magazine Germany (01/2011).

134:45 MIN – 308 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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SOCA MIXTAPE – CARNIVAL CANDY

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

The mixtape “Carnival Candy” was released in 2019, where DJ MIKA was operating together with DJ SENSAY as SUNNY FRIDAY SOUND. At this time it was common to burn your own CD and create a tracklist for it. This tracklist was sent by a fan from New York (USA), whose soundtrack was this particular mix. The mix is a beautiful throwback through earlier carnival seasons featuring artists like Biggie Irie, Peter Ram, Maximus Dan, Bunji Garlin, Gailann, Machel Montano, Kes, and Dawg E Slaughter.

69:01 MIN – 158 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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REGGAE MIXTAPE – BACK TO DI FUTURE 

Let DJ MIKA show you what it means to play with music history, compiling different versions of Reggae Songs that have been re-recorded in time. The system is always, old to new, and back to the earlier version of the song. This mix features true Reggae classics as you can see in the tracklist below. “Back to di Future” is considered a true piece of art in composition, arrangement, and mixing. It was reviewed by Riddim Magazine Germany in 2010.

Released in 2009, this is one of Mika’s first publishings, once she was still known together performing with DJ Sensay as Sunny Friday Sound, now starting in the music business.

If you love Reggae music, this mix is a must-have!

 

Mixed by DJ MIKA RAGUAA

Exclusively here to listen and Download! Recorded with CD Players.

78:18 MIN – 178 MB – 320 Kbs, MP3
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Tracklist:

1. Bitty McLean – baby tonight (Those Guys Riddim – 2004)
2. Anthony Q – what a feeling (Those Guys Riddim – 2008)
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3. Trevor Ranking & the Jays – queen majesty (1975)
4. Sizzla – just one of those days (Queen Majesty Riddim – 2004)
5. Tenor Saw – road call (Queen Majesty Riddim – 1984)
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6. Barrington Levy – prison oval rock (Prison Oval Rock Riddim – 1982
7. Mr. Vegas – Must come a road (Prison Oval Riddim – 2008)
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8. Million Stylez – police in helicopter(2008)
9. John Holt – police in helicopter (1981)
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10. Dennis Brown – revolution (1988)
11. Barrington Levy – here I come (1985)
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12. Ini Kamoze – world a reggae music (World a Music Riddim – 1983)
13. Anthony B – world a reggae music (World Jam Riddim – 2005)
14. Luciano – A no like we no like them (World Jam Riddim – 2005)
15. Damian Marley – Welcome to jamrock (World a Music Riddim – 2004)
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16. Bounty Killer – roots, reality and culture (Real Rock Return – 2005)
17. Elephant Man – one chapter a day (Real Rock Return – 2005)
18. Johnny Osbourne – no icecream sound (Real Rock Riddim – 1992)
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19. Tenor Saw – ring di alarm (Stalag Riddim – 1985)
20. Sister Nancy – what a bam bam (Stalag Riddim)
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21. Toots & The Maytals – what a bam bam (1966)
22. Chaka Demus and Pliers – what a bam bam (Bam Bam Riddim – 1992)
23. Busy Signal – tie & die face (Bam Bam Riddim – 2009)
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24. Red Rat – bizzi blazzi (Black Widow Riddim – 1998)
25. I Wayne – warriors (Retro Black Widow Riddim – 2007)
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26. Vybz Kartel – ting a ling (School Bell Riddim – 2009)
27. Shabba Ranks – ting a ling (Gi-Gi Riddim – 1992)
28. Vybz Kartel – tight pussy gyal (Bogle Resurrection Riddim – 2005)
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29. Mad Cobra – tek him (Cherry Oh Baby Riddim – 1991)
30. Eric Donaldson – what a festival (Cherry Oh Baby Riddim – 1971)
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31. Bob Marley & The Wailers – stir it up (1973)
32. Junior Kelly – if Love so nice (Stir it up Riddim – 2000)
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33. John Holt – stick by me (1971)
34. Dennis Brown – stick by me (1992)
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35. Johnny Osbourne – play play Girl (Feeling Soul Riddim)
36. Buju Banton – love me browning (Feeling Soul Riddim – 1991)
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37. Anthony B – calm down di gun (Jah Jah see dem a come Riddim – 2008)
38. Gyptian – see dem a come (Jah Jah see dem a come Riddim – 2008)
39. Culture – see dem a come (1977)
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40. Dennis Brown – the drifter (Drifter Riddim – 1979)
41. Nitty Kutchie – the drifter (Drifter Riddim – 2002)
42. Bounty Killer – pretty thief (Drifter Riddim – 2002)
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43. Bounty Killer – sleng teng resurrection (remix) (2004)
44. Wayne Smith – under mi sleng teng (1985)
45. Burro Banton – ghetto living (Sleng Teng Refueled Riddim – 2009)
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46. Mr. Vegas – lean with it (Darker Shade of Black Riddim – 2007)
47. Sizzla – explain to the almighty (Darker Shade Riddim – 2002)
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48. Dennis Brown – hit and run (Pretty Looks Riddim – 1996)
49. Beenie Man – big up and respect (Pretty Looks Riddim – 2009)
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50. Cocoa Tea & Cutty Ranks – waiting in vain (Waiting in Vain Riddim) (2008)
51. Bob Marley & The Wailers – waiting in vain (1977)
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52. Richie Spice – gideon boots (Johnny too bad Riddim – 2006)
53. Ras Shilo – come down jah jah (Johnny too bad Riddim – 2006)
54. Dennis Brown – johnny too bad (1971)
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55. Gregory Isaacs – once ago (1990)
56. Dynamq – once ago (2008)
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57. Sean Paul & Sasha – I’m still in love with you (2002)
58. Marcia Aitken – I’m still in love with you (1978)
59. Althea & Donna – uptown top ranking (1978)
60. Beres Hammond – can’t stop a man (1999)
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61. Beres Hammond – what one dance can do (2004)
62. Aisha Davis – murder (what one more dance can do riddim – 2008)
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63. Shaggy & Rik Rok & Tony Gold – bonifide (Panty Town Riddim – 2007)
64. Turbulence – ethiopia awakes (Shanty Town Riddim – 2003)
65. Desmond Dekker – shanty town (1972)
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66. The Specials – a message to you rudy (1967)
67. Mojo Morgan – rude bwoy (Rudie Riddim – 2009)
68. Fayann Lyons – lonely girl (Rudie Riddim – 2009)
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69. Beres Hammond – no more (Perfidia Riddim – 2004)
70. Phyllis Dillon – perfidia (1967)
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71. Lady Lex – bad boys (Tune in Riddim)
72. Tarrus & Jimmy Riley – pull up selector (Tune in Riddim)
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72. Mr. Vegas & Jovi Rockwell – can’t stop (2009)
73. The Techniques – you don’t care
74. Slim Smith & The Uniques – my conversation (1971)
75. Richie Spice – love for a life time (My Conversation Riddim – 2001)
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76. Wayne Wade – love you too much (Love Bump Riddim – 1998)
77. Cornadoor – choclate fudge (2009)