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The Biggest Reggae One Drop Anthems

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The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems is a series of CD reggae compilations that began in 2005 distributed under Greensleeves Records. Greensleeves specializes in dancehall and reggae music. The name of the records describe the collection as the most popular reggae songs in the market.

Individual Anthems

The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2005 came into the market during a period of confusion among the reggae community on the direction of the industry. This first compilation has 40 classic tracks which show the music industry the best of what the reggae has to provide. The wide array of content relating to life and success hint that the Rastafari movement is alive and well. Released on October 25, 2005

The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2006, as opposed to the first mix tapes general attitude of starting a new Rastafari life process the second one was had songs of pride and less preaching. Released on September 26, 2006

The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2007 shows a departure from the anthems being ambassadors of reggae in the music industry to up and coming artists stepping in with their riddims to show the reggae community what the reggae has evolved into. It also includes a DVD with music videos for more than half the tracks. Released on October 9, 2007

The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2008 staples the series finally in the music industry as a respected records by coming full circle with their beginnings and continuing to show the public the best that reggae has to offer. Released on October 21, 2008

The Biggest Reggae One-Drop Anthems 2009 sees the selectors ability to choose songs that previously would have been considered too roots for a compilation CD come to light. It is now April 2011 and there have been no plans of a next album. The reggae community has once again become confused in the goals and struggles of the Rastafari movement. Released October 9, 2009

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