Amazon.comOne of reggae's most imaginative, intelligent, and dance- ramming deejays (reggae rapper), Degree keeps rhyming in a booming yet satin-smooth baritone staccato, rolling out tunes you gotta move to and laugh over. This latest LP of his nine-year career is grounded on tracks mostly produced by top riddim-builder Danny Brownie, and it features hits like "Miss Gotti," "Traffic Blocking," "Boom Boom," and others. Only a tiny fraction of Degree's output is presented here. Yet reggae-heads rarely gift him with dancehall's top honorific: "A me deejay dis!" On the other hand, while countless one-hit wonders find themselves today without "a next pair of pants," Degree endures as a fave turntable and radio show choice. Grab this one and you'll hear 16 compelling reasons why this is so. --Elena Oumano