Art and Life (2-CD)

Rolling Stone: 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...He's still thinking beyond the basic dancehall rhythms and textures....a breezy but severely eclectic record..."

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Released: July 10, 2000
Originally Released: 2000
Label: Emi Europe Generic

Entertainment Reviews:

Rolling Stone - 8/17/00, p.113

3.5 stars out of 5 - "...He's still thinking beyond the basic dancehall rhythms and textures....a breezy but severely eclectic record..."

Rolling Stone - 8/17/00, p.113

3.5 stars out of 5 - "...He's still thinking beyond the basic dancehall rhythms and textures....a breezy but severely eclectic record..."

Spin - 8/00, pp.145-7

7 out of 10 - "...A dancehall D'Angelo....[The Album] whips like his astounding live revue through ragga and roots, hip-hop and R&B, soca and gospel....compensating with toothy charm and Sammy Davis versatility..."

Spin - 8/00, pp.145-7

CMJ - 7/10/00, p.3

"...Over a dancehall foundation, the rapid-fire toaster and singer has woven a gorgeous tapestry of reggae harmonies, Latin rhythms, classical music, and period-piece pop....His collaborations produces some sparkling results..."

CMJ - 7/10/00, p.3

Vibe - 6/00, p.220

"...Has something for every head, Yankee or yardie: bulldozing rhyme-spitting over dancehall beats, explosive deejaying...over hip hop tracks, and even salsa....it's an attempt to win dancehall's long struggle for a share of urban America's airwaves..."

Vibe - 6/00, p.220

The Source - 6/00, p.228

"...Dancehall in substance....his reputation remains intact because he challenges his creativity on his own terms and without sacrificing his dancehall roots."

The Source - 6/00, p.228

"...Dancehall in substance....his reputation remains intact because he challenges his creativity on his own terms and without sacrificing his dancehall roots."

Mojo (Publisher) - 8/02, p.78

Included in Mojo's 50 Greatest Reggae Albums.

Mojo (Publisher) - 8/02, p.78

Included in Mojo's 50 Greatest Reggae Albums.

NME (Magazine) - 7/22/00, p.30

7 out of 10 - "...The watershed in his prolific career....diasporic dancehall reggae, spruced up and polished around the edges..."

NME (Magazine) - 7/22/00, p.30

7 out of 10 - "...The watershed in his prolific career....diasporic dancehall reggae, spruced up and polished around the edges..."

Tracks:

1.Haters and Fools
2.Ola - (featuring Steve Perry)
3.Love Me Now - (Rockwilder Remix, Rockwilder remix, featuring Wyclef Jean / Redman)
4.Girls Dem Sugar - (featuring Mya)
5.Crazy Notion
6.Original Tune
7.Jamaica Way - (featuring Kelis)
8.Love Me Now - (featuring Wyclef Jean)
9.Art and Life
10.Analyze This
11.Heights of Great Men
12.9 to 5
13.Trus Me
14.Tumble (La Caida) - (featuring Arturo Sandoval)
15.Some Tonight - (featuring Tanto Metro / Devonte)
16.The Best That I Got
17.I've Got a Date