Zebra - The Winner '1999

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It's not usually a good sign when an artist's promotional copy starts off by
bragging about how derivative he is ("...an uncanny resemblance to the DJ style
and delivery of Tiger..."). But in this case there's no need to fear. First of
all, Zebra's chatting, while certainly informed by Tiger's gruff, rockstone
style, seems to derive equally from the singing of Louis Armstrong (or, perhaps
more directly, from the late-1960s reggae singer Pat Satchmo). Second, it
doesn't really matter how imitative he is, because the rhythms (courtesy of
legendary producer Prince Jazzbo) and his performances are of such consistently
high quality. True, he commits the all-too-common DJ sin of disregarding the key
signature on "Blow Wow" and Frankie Paul gets no credit for his cameo on "The
Winner," but Zebra's energetic and original delivery are enough to overcome the
occasional lapse in musical or professional standards. Highlights include "Take
Man Fa" and the conscious "Jah Talk."

Tracklist:
1.01 - Zebra - Take Man Fa (3:26)
1.02 - Zebra - Weh Ya Run Fa (3:07)
1.03 - Zebra - Delilah (3:28)
1.04 - Zebra - Samson (3:43)
1.05 - Zebra - Weh (3:11)
1.06 - Zebra - Strive (3:17)
1.07 - Zebra - Jah Talk (3:29)
1.08 - Zebra - Blow Wow (2:27)
1.09 - Zebra - The Winner (3:48)
1.10 - Zebra - Ma Nah (1:50)
1.11 - Zebra - Trailer (3:19)
1.12 - Zebra - Truck Back (3:20)
1.13 - Zebra - Hype Type of Love (3:28)

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