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The Roots Archives Awards

Just wondering how everyone feels about this years' releases. And why. Recommendations are welcome.

I voted like this...yeah, I know I can vote for three, but I didn't necessary buy three in each category.

**Vocals**

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I voted for the Gladiators because I love this Studio One stuff and I think that its fantastic that this release doesn't duplicate tracks from *Presenting*



**Dub/Instrumental**

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Both terrific releases-- couldn't pick just one. Speaking as someone who does not collect vinyl, I'm really excited that these are available on CD and am happy to add these to my collection.

I really love Scratch --*Super Ape* in particular, but I've already got those albums, so I couldn't see buying or voting for *Apeology*.


**VA**
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**Label**


Heartbeat

Well, I bought more releases from them than I did any one else. But I guess they cater to my interests. Everything they released this year (at least what I've heard) is stellar.

GOOD selections this year, it was tough and i did end up picking more than one in each category... my votes are purely based on the JOY scale in my heart!

Best Vocal: Barry Brown (this one was such a GREAT surprise and has gotten TONS of play for me!)
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Best Dub: Mikey Dread (an OLD favorite of mine, waiting for YEARS to replace my old cassette version!)
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Best DJ: Baba Dread (another GREAT surprise hit for me and a constant companion in the car!)
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Best VA Comp: When Rhythm Was King (listens like an old friend, and never lets up!)
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Best Label: Heartbeat (the local folks have had my heart since early 80's, and have stepped to the reissue plate with some recent GEMS!)

level vibes to all, and happy voting!

Vocal:

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Dub:

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Compilations:

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Labels:

Pressure Sounds
Soul Jazz
Heartbeat

Thus was mi vote:

VOCAL
*Culture - Two Sevens Clash
*The Abyssinians - Satta Massagana
*Wailing Souls - Most Wanted: Classic Cuts 78-84

DUB / INSTRUMENTAL
*Bullwackies All Stars - Free For All
*Studio One Dub 2
*The Skatalites - Rolling Steady

DJ
*Baba Dread - Earthman Connection
*I-Roy - Original DJ At King Tubby´s
*Clint Eastwood & General Saint - Stop That Train

COMPILATION
*Studio One Roots 3
*Summer Records Anthology 74-88
*Down In A Tenement Yard

LABEL
*Greensleeves
*Trojan
*Soul Jazz


BLESS