Imagine a mixture of quality “high grade” and smooth milk chocolate—it is the perfect analogy to describe this unique compilation of reggae tunes, so soulfully coated.

“Take It Slow” by Boozoo Bajou f/ U Brown & Joe Dukie

Unlike typical reggae compilations, boasting the usual names from “yard,” this LP disregards the chart-topping tunes commanding the airwaves of Jamaica. Instead, it dives deeper, focusing on those displaced from reggae’s base, fusing downtempo, lounge and nu soul. To the hardcore reggae listener, the authenticity may fall short, but to those with ears keen for soulful experimentation beyond the island limits, listening to “Take it Slow” by Boozoo Bajou featuring U Brown & Joe Dukie (from Fat Freddy’s Drop) and the Black Seeds on “The Answer” will leave them absolutely no choice but to spark up a fat one. You’re sure to get a nice contact high from the scent of “Like A O” by Frost & Wagner featuring Paul St. Hilaire, Taxi’s R&B fusion on “A Certain Something (Frost & Wagner Remix)” and Masa Collective’s “Natural Collie” featuring the gospel-like tones of Noel McKoy.