Having previously worked with Kalonji on an impressive string of singles of various styles, John John now acts as the primary 'caretaker' of an entire album and given the obviously high level of musical chemistry between the two, the results should come to the surprise of no one. is well known as being the son of, arguably, the greatest producer the genre has ever known, King Jammy, but he's also a very strong maestro in his own right. With that, it would figure that an album would be a perfect way to even further reignite passions across the world for this undeniable force in Reggae music and to do that, Sizzla has returned to a very familiar source, although one who makes his debut producing an album for him. 'The Scriptures' is the brand new superbly titled set from the legendary fiery chanter who has been enjoying a bit of a comeback in recent times having managed to register several significant singles and - All the while remaining very active in recording and touring as well. However, with that being said, the time has definitely added to anticipation for the next album from Sizzla, whatever it may be, and now that wait is over. Seventeen months, just four years ago or so, would have been enough for him to reel off six or seven albums, including one potential all-time classic. Times have most certainly changed these days as, shockingly, the last legitimate release from August Town's most famous resident came nearly seventeen months ago in the form of the decent old school set, 'Crucial Times', in January 2010. Fans of the once over-active genius that is Sizzla Kalonji have perhaps taken both he and his immense talents for granted as once upon a time in the not too distant past he was counted upon for three or four generally very good releases in any given year and, looking back, listeners rarely went more than a four or five month period without a new album.
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