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Cham Aka Baby Cham - Ghetto Story (Atlantic/Madhouse)Releasedatum: 9 augustus 2006
The 85 riddim has revolutionized (Baby) Cham's career and the #1 "Ghetto Story" over it is why. The song hit soooooooo huge that, while signed to a major off of the strength of his previous hit "Vitamin S", also here, Ghetto Strength made it mandatory that his album be released and no longer relegated to 'coming soon' status. The album is fairly typical Cham however, and ultimately that is what will be the main point here. Luckily all the talent at Madhouse doesn't belong to Kelly and the dj himself has a flow to match some of the best in the business. The best song here is without a doubt Ghetto Story, the addictive 85 riddim will keep that one in dj booths for decades probably. But you also have to definitely check the awesome second single (in JA) Dont Test Me. The song is pure Cham at his finest, the half rock-stone dj style, half mumble is the same style which brought him to fame on such tunes as Boom Tune, Gallang Yah Gal and Man & Man. Done over a fiesta riddim sounding vibe, the song works on so many levels. Overall, the concern with crossover albums like these when it comes to reggae, for the reggae listener, is exactly how much crossover material will there be? There is virtually none here and this one will satisfy the dancehall heads out there. The fan who picks it up because they really liked the first single, never fear! There is more than enough Ghetto Story to go around here. Make sure you take it all in though, after it dies down, Baby Cham and Dave Kelly will soon retreat again to the batcave to begin working on the next masterpiece.
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