Via The Heatwave, comes this hour-long starter kit on Dancehall Reggae for all those who may need it. This follows up their celebration of Sleng Teng’s anniversary a few weeks back. Great way to start the week, I say.

Check out the mix and details below…

I couldn’t quite keep it to one tune per year as I was also trying to make sure that all the key artists from this period were represented. I think I did pretty well in the end but I’m sure I left out some notable vocalists. I KNOW that there are hundreds of BIG TUNES that didn’t get featured.

I suppose there’s always someone who gets left out at a birthday party. Big up Lady Saw, Kiprich, Cecile, TOK, Terry Ganzie, Serani, Spice and all the other artists whose invites got lost in the post.

So here’s The Heatwave’s history lesson aka bashment birthday party. 25 years of dancehall. As Benjamin points out at some point, this is one for the iPod.

Download it here: Via The Heatwave: 25 Years of Dancehall.

Tracklisting after the jump…

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Federation brings you their latest podcast and last of the decade. Check out the music and details below…

Well kids, this is the last podcast of 2009. It’s been a lot of fun. Listen to Juke Boxx’s remake of the classic “Boops” riddim, “Shoulder Move” (another remake courtesy of Lenky), “Bomb Drop” (Russian), “Style And Swagga” (Ballaz), a brand new Mavado tune “Starlight”, produced by Di Genius, Buju tunes and lots more . CLICK HERE to listen through iTunes - FREE.

Download it here: Federation Podcast #136..

Just some music to get you through the start of the week. Check the details below…

Download the music after the jump.

image via Pryere on Flickr.

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The Heatwave released the “Early Warming Mixtape”. The mix builds up with a good summer vibe to it.

This is a mix I originally started work on back in April or May when we had our first burst of summery weather in London, hence the Early Warming name.

It was meant to be a spring thing but then the weather got shit again and I thought there needed to be some more sunshine before I put it out…

Anyway it’s 45 minutes of summertime, good vibes dancehall and laidback one drop reggae, perfect for winding along to in your car, in the park or wherever really.

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As much as we’ve posted about this album, it’s only right that I remind folks that it’s in stores now.

From the review:

An instant classic released out of order, Rasta Got Soul could have been Buju Banton’s 2004 album if an arrest for ganja possession hadn’t sent the singer into exile…Beyond recommended, this one is vital.

Preview the album here: Rasta Got Soul @ Amazon.com.

Check out a few tracks from the album after the jump…

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Courtesy of Digiwaxx. Check out the audio below…

Rasta Got Soul drops next Tuesday. Pre-order it here: Pre-Order Rasta Got Soul @ Amazon.

Download the track here: Buju feat. Wyclef - “Bedtime Story”.

image via abdabdabda on Flickr.

I had a craving for this classic riddim this A.M.; I figured I’d share it with folks. With spring in the air, this is the perfect soundtrack. Check it out below….

In this mix is…

Conroy Smith - Dangerous
Beenie Man - “Silent Violence”
Frisco Kid - “Rubbers”
Baby Cham & Mr. Easy - “Funny Man”
Baby Cham & Wayne Wonder - “Joyride”
Wayne Wonder - “Bashment Girl”
Tanya Stephens - “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet”
Lady Saw - “Sycamore Tree”

Download The Tracks Here: Joy Ride Riddim (Various Artists)

Produced by Dave Kelly.

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New Buju off his upcoming album, Rasta Got Soul. Positive vibe and a ska feel on this one…

…via his Facebook page.