VP Records have doubled up their winning streak with a pair of (STB) Strictly the Best’s trail-blazing volumes 40 and 41. These party-starting sets feature reggae anthems fitting the occasion from the hottest stars including Elephant Man, Mavado, Busy Signal, Courtney John, Queen Ifrica, Etana, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, John Legend and many more.

Strictly the Best 40 focuses on the smoother side of reggae from John Legend featuring Buju Banton’s “Can’t Be My Lover (Curtis Lynch Remix)” to “Baby Girl I Am Alone” by Jah Vinci. Rounding out the compilation are warrior princess Etana lamenting “Heart Broken” and singjay Courtney John rejoicing “Lucky Man”. All 17 tracks display the many complexions of love and lost.

Strictly the Best 41 bursts with current and future hits including Mr. Vegas #1 hit “I Am Blessed”, and Elephant Man’s “Swing”. STB 41 keeps the fearless spirit alive with Mavado’s scorcher “Mocking Bird” and the infectious Beenie Man cut, “Gimme Gimme”.

About Strictly The Best Series

Whether it’s currently on the top the Jamaican charts, a huge underground seller on the streets or the massive club jam sweeping the dancehalls, Strictly The Best (STB) series provides the hottest catalog of dancehall/reggae music for the Fall season. The award winning compilation has become a highly anticipated release whose popularity has increased each year. Following up after the Reggae Gold release, STB offers a more comprehensive collection of dancehall and roots sounds that have crossover potential and cater to the hard-core reggae fans alike.

Established in 1990, STB is the longest running reggae compilation series in the business. The annual series provides cutting-edge dancehall hits and the latest tunes in Roots and Lovers Rock. Each year, VP experts carefully strategize and compile a library of most exclusive dancehall/reggae tunes to keep the pace with the biggest Jamaican hits.

Showcasing the most buzz-worthy and talented artists, STB series has been the proving ground for many of reggae’s biggest stars, including Sean Paul, Richie Spice, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Capleton and many others. If you want to know what the next big reggae hit is in the streets or on the airwaves listen to Strictly The Best!