Various Artists - Tighten Up Vol. 4 (2010)

The fourth volume of Trojan’s Tighten Up series chronicles the evolution of Jamaican music, highlighted by the rising influence of roots reggae. The compilation showcases a broad stylistic range, spanning from apocalyptic anthems and poignant "sufferer's songs" to upbeat reggae interpretations of pop hits and soul classics. Musical experimentation during this period included the fusion of British beat melodies with reggae rhythms and the incorporation of funk elements. While serious themes predominate, the collection also features romantic ballads and traditional skank arrangements with suggestive undertones. Ultimately, the record illustrates Trojan Records' proficiency in adapting to rapidly shifting musical trends and audience tastes.

Tracklist:
1-1 Niney - Blood & Fire [3:07]
1-2 The Slickers - Johnny Too Bad [3:10]
1-3 The Ethiopians - The Selah [3:07]
1-4 Toots and The Maytals;Toots & The Maytals - One Eye Enos [2:49]
1-5 Merlene Webber - Hard Life [3:25]
1-6 Judy Mowatt & The Gaytones;Judy Mowatt;The Gaytones - I Shall Sing [3:35]
1-7 Hopeton Lewis - Grooving Out On Life [2:49]
1-8 The Pioneers - Starvation [2:41]
1-9 The Music Doctors - Bush Doctor [3:25]
1-10 The Ethiopians - Good Ambition [2:47]
1-11 The Lowbites - I Got It [2:45]
1-12 Merlene Webber - Stand By Your Man [3:19]
1-13 Delroy Jones - Donkey (Skank) [2:23]
1-14 The Blaketone All Stars & Winston Wright;Winston Wright;The Blaketone All Stars - Silhouettes [2:26]
1-15 Dennis Alcapone - Out De Light Baby [2:23]
1-16 The Jamaicans - Love Uprising [2:26]
1-17 Herman's All Stars - El Fishy [2:45]
1-18 Alton Ellis - (Going) Back to Africa [2:21]
1-19 Ansell Collins;Ansel Collins - Nuclear Weapon [2:42]
1-20 Ken Boothe;KEN BOOTHE - I Wish It Could Be Peaceful Again [3:47]
1-21 U-Roy & Jeff Barnes;U Roy;Jeff Barnes - Wake the Nation (aka ''Heights of a Great Man'') [2:56]
1-22 The G.G. All Stars - All One Nation [2:22]
1-23 Lloyd Clarke - Love You the Most [2:18]
1-24 The Melodians & Charlie Ace;The Melodians;Charlie Ace - Creation (Version) [2:25]
1-25 Various Interprets;Gladstone Anderson;Stranger Cole - (Where Will You Be) Tomorrow [3:29]