He Them Lord

The greatest DJ and singer combination in history was formed out of mutual admiration in 1990, and was followed by three consecutive chart smashes in Britain, including "Tease Me" and "Twist & Shout". This is their toughest album to date, comprising 14 tracks including impassioned youth anthems "It Hot" and "Help Them Lord" and the bouncily romantic "Lap Top", not forgetting the essential cover version, "Don't Be Cruel" done, as ever, in their inimitable sure-fire-hit-style. While today's dancehalls are decaying with tired lyrics of vanity and gunplay, Chaka Demus & Pliers inject their familiar and contagious flavour. Romantic rather than crude, respectful rather than hateful, and surprisingly wise on tracks such as "Walk Away From Trouble" and "Pon Mi Guard", Chaka Demus & Pliers give something for everyone. The Kings of Catchy Dancehall.