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Reggae Ambassadors: 20th Anniversary Collection
1993
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Reggae Ambassadors: 20th Anniversary Collection by Third World is a compilation album released on October 5, 1993. It commemorates the band's 20th anniversary and features a collection of 29-31 tracks. The album was released by Mercury Records and UMG Recordings. Although described as a compilation, some sources suggest the CDs contain previously unreleased tracks.
The double-disc album includes a mix of studio recordings and live performances. Disc 1 features tracks like "Brand New Beggar", "Freedom Song", and "Now That We Found Love", while Disc 2 includes live versions of "Jah Glory" and "African Woman", as well as other songs like "Reggae Radio Station" and "Committed". The album showcases Third World's signature reggae-fusion style, blending reggae with elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock.
Track Highlights
- Satta Amasa Gana (The Abyssinians) — popular cover of the roots classic
- Now That We've Found Love (The O'Jays) — funky, disco-flavored reggae cover
- Forbidden Love — fusion of reggae and rap featuring Daddy O from Stetsasonic
Personnel
- Stephen 'Cat' Coore (Guitar, Cello, Vocals)
- Michael 'Ibo' Cooper (Keyboards, Vocals)
- Richie Daley (Bass)
- Carl Barovier (Drums)
- Irvin 'Carrot' Jarrett (Percussion)
- Milton 'Prilly' Hamilton (Vocals)
- Bunny Rugs (Vocals)
- Willie Stewart (Drums)
- Harry Weinger (Compilation Producer)
- Lisa Cortes (Compilation Producer)
- Joseph M. Palmaccio (Mastered By)
- Gary Mayo (Digital Transfers)
Significance
Third World is recognized as one of the longest-lived reggae bands and one of Jamaica's most popular crossover acts. They are known for their reggae-fusion style, which blends reggae with elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock. The band has toured extensively and shared stages with numerous international artists. Third World's music often carries positive, progressive, and internationally relevant themes. The band is committed to excellence in reggae music, combining Jamaican reggae and folk music with African rhythms, American pop, R&B, rap, and classical music.
Third World opened for Bob Marley's first world tour in 1975 and has toured and recorded with Stevie Wonder, who produced two of their albums.
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