Ghetto Living by Linval Thompson - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

At 54, Linval Thompson is decades removed from the precocious youth who told his fellow Jamaicans “don’t cut off your dreadlocks.” Now an elder statesmen of the reggae scene, Thompson has a voice that’s remarkably well-preserved. The subtle wear it’s accrued over the years only underscores his songs’ world-weary messages. Though he’s in fine voice, the greatest asset of the 2008 album Ghetto Living is Thompson’s ear. He self-produced many of his greatest songs, and he brings those talents to bear on “Ghetto Living,” “Government People,” and “Halla Dem a Bawl,” which update the sparse, bass-heavy sound of early-’80s Kingston. Even when Thompson experiments with new production touches (like the flamenco guitar on “Natural Beauty”), they revolve around a raw and rock-solid rhythm. All this highlights Thompson’s seductive vocals, as spellbinding now as they were 30 years ago. Ghetto Living proves that his core musical ideals are as unwavering as his dub rhythms suggest.

1. Natty Africa

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

2. Ghetto Living

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

3. Hustler

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

4. Government People

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

5. Free Marijuana

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

6. Marijuana Dub

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

7. Roots Princess

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

8. Roots Princess Dub

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

9. Natural Beauty

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

10. Jah Jah Is My Father

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

11. Bad Friend

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

12. All Is Vanity

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

13. Bad Boys

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

14. Love Brother, Love

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

15. Empress

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

16. Halla Dem A Bawl

by Linval Thompson

Primary Artist: Linval Thompson; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 14 minutes and 7 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, Dancehall

Label

Thompson Sound Jamaica

Music Distribution Service

Zojak World Wide, LLC

Country

Jamaica

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 4, 2010

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

812508011774