Mista Savona - Warn the Nation: Reggae Heavyweights Sound the Alarm (2010)

Melbourne's MISTA SAVONA returns with a blistering new dancehall and reggae record titled "Warn the Nation?, featuring CAPLETON, SIZZLA, HORACE ANDY, PRINCE ALLA and many more. It's an incredible collaboration between Australian musicians and Jamaican vocalists produced by Mista Savona, who jumped on a plane and built on the relationships forged during recording "Melbourne Meets Kingston" his highly acclaimed album from 2006. "Warn the Nation? is a big step forward, this time enlisting some of the biggest reggae stars to Savona's cause - creating the most accomplished reggae album to come out of Australia. Musically the arrangements are stunning; the players are first rate; and vocally it's out of this world - with an overarching theme addressing the urgency of global sustainability and the environment. Mista Savona has created an internationally reputable dancehall album, a completely unique achievement born out of the suburbs of Melbourne. A must have for any reggae/dancehall fan. Interesting fact: The song "Chant Rasta Sound" features the legendary ALTON ELLIS - often referred to as the "Godfather of Rocksteady" and inducted into the "International Reggae and World Music Hall of Fame' in 2006 - Ellis started out at STUDIO ONE with COXSONE DODD and has been sampled countless times by the likes of KRS-ONE, TUPAC and Notorious BIG This is believed to be his final recording. Ellis died in October 2008.

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Jamaica. Australia. Swirling middle eastern strings, Afghan & Indian drum patterns, sub-bass mayhem, nyabinghi percussion, shawns, clarinets, ney flutes, bad-ass beat programming and some astonishing vocal performances combine to create a distinct sound that is completely unique - dense, mesmerizing, raw, and beautiful. A powerful vehicle for Savona and his collaborators to slam home their message of global sustainability and unification, and ultimately human survival. Featuring stellar performances from Sizzla, Capleton, Anthony B, Burro Banton, Alton Ellis, Prince Alla & many more.

Tracklist:
01. Bongo Herman feat. Capleton & Burro Banton - Drum Song (3:52)
02. Sizzla - Why Does the World Cry (4:30)
03. Anthony B - Chant for the Poor (4:39)
04. Massyka - Dreams of Tomorrow (remix) (4:18)
05. Determine & Jornick - Mother Earth (4:40)
06. Bugle - Jah Protect Us (3:33)
07. Vida Sunshyne feat. Determine & Crystal - Heard It All Before (4:10)
08. Junie Platinum - Stumble & Fall (Enemies Scatter mix) (4:28)
09. Capleton - Prove Them Wrong (3:56)
10. Alton Ellis - Chant Rasta Sound (5:39)
11. Burro Banton - Clean Air Clean Country (3:45)
12. Prince Alla - Captive Bird (3:37)
13. Mista Savona - Captive Dub (3:19)
14. Mista Savona - Song for Jiah (4:39)
15. Horace Andy - Change Your Ways (5:54)
16. Sizzla - Why Does the World Cry (acoustic) (5:13)