Essential Kartel: Vybz Kartel’s 30 Most Essential Tunes

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March 31, 2014


28. Jay-Z featuring Pharrell, Vybz Kartel and Wayne Marshallโ€””Frontin” Remix

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I produced this with Cipha Sounds and Disco D, but I think it’s pretty important. This was not a bootleg remix. It was officially commissioned by the Neptunes’ label, Star Trakโ€”Cipha Sounds was working as A&R there at the timeโ€” and appeared on the Def Jamaica compilation. This was huge just in terms of Kartel (and Wayne Marshall) appearing alongside Pharell and Jay on an official major-label release. Also, the album was Grammy nominated. โ€” Max Glazer