| | Caribbean Connection CD (3 Customer Reviews)
Audio Mixers: Jose Cotto; Rony Torres.
Photographer: Ryan McVay.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Jennyfer Galdon; Leyla Y. Colon; Joel A. Colon; Jaime Colon.
Linking the reggae and reggaeton scenes, Machete Music's Caribbean Connection compilation is the brainchild of veteran producer Nelson Gustavo Colón. It's surprising that his idea of mixing artists from both worlds hasn't been done extensively before, since the Latin American -- primarily Puerto Rican -- genre of reggaeton was born under the influence of the reggae offshoot dancehall, but Colón isn't just beating everyone else, he's also setting the bar high for all followers. Save a couple cuts that just don't gel, the excitement level stays high as tracks based in reggaeton find their Jamaican guests sounding perfectly comfortable and compatible. Best of the lot might be Voltio and Turbulence making "Don't Stay Away from the Sunshine" sound like sage advice, but the dream team of Daddy Yankee and Bounty Killer come in at a very close second with their stately "ghetto gladiator" anthem "Controlando el Area." Surprises include the great El Gorila and Sanchez team-up "Millennium Anthem," which offers some ominous social commentary, plus the appearances of singer Barrington Levy and the band Inner Circle, both acts being more reggae than dancehall. Colón meets them halfway, providing them smoother beats that still suit his homeboys Don Omar and Varon. Add well-designed and attractive packaging and Colón's entertaining experiment is an easy recommendation. ~ David Jeffries Caribbean Connection Music Caribbean Connection Songs | 1. | Intro: Caribbean Connection |
| 2. | Controlando el Area - Daddy Yankee - (featuring Bounty Killer) |
| 3. | Fly Away - Don Omar - (featuring Inner Circle) |
| 4. | Pegao - Elephant Man/Wisin y Yandel |
| 5. | Don't Turn Off the Light - Varon - (featuring Barrington Levy) |
| 6. | Movimiento Reptil - Arcangel y De la Ghetto/Mr. Easy |
| 7. | Don't Stay Away from the Sunshine - Turbulance/Turbulence/Voltio |
| 8. | Og - T.O.K./Vico C |
| 9. | Latinas - Elephant Man/Zion & Lennox |
| 10. | Caribena - Notch/Gocho |
| 11. | Dance - Khriz & Angel - (featuring Wayne Wonder) |
| 12. | Up in the Club - Hector el Father/Cecile |
| 13. | Black or White - Eddie Dee - (featuring Sasha) |
| 14. | Millennium Anthem - Franco "El Gorila"/Sanchez - (featuring Snachez) |
| 15. | I Still Be Loving You - Yaga & Mackie - (featuring Sizzla) |
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Caribbean Connection Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   BOOOMMMM!!!
all I have to say is that this album is full of dance floor fillers!!!
Submitted by djtatugo (New Jersey)
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 not worth the money
its really not even a great compilation
and you will be disappointed if you buy it. I expected more from A list artists but only about three songs delivered-5,6,15- so look elsewhere if you want good collaboration.
Submitted by salemburg3 (somewhere, USA)
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Bangin' album
A very good album with collabos of the best in reggae and reggaeton. Tracks 2, 11, 13 and 15 are must listen. Cop this album!
Submitted by gdlrod (The Bay, USA)
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