Offering a satisfying set of righteous reggae that is more laid-back than usual, Capleton once again combines roots grooves with the computerized sounds of the time on Reign of Fire. Known as "the Prophet" on his island home of Jamaica, Capleton pulls the music back here, but his lyrics are still rebellious darts, mostly directed toward the powers that be and the irresponsible. Warning of the cleansing fire, Capleton calls out the oppressors on "That Day Will Come" and eagerly awaits the day "the wicked men will have nowhere to run." It's a powerful track, matched in intensity by "Wise Up People," "Who Yuh Callin' Nigga," and the fantastic "Or Wah," which is just about the catchiest prophecy of fire and brimstone the man has ever released. "Real Hot" and "In Her Heart" -- which utilizes the slick and infectious "Chrome Riddim" -- give digital nods to current dancehall, but while other dancehall vocalists go for fast verbalizing, Capleton gets his aggression across through his writing. His soulful delivery also makes the lyrics easier to understand for non-islanders who will find his writing and stance closer to Tosh than Marley. With plenty of fully formed tracks by producer Bobby "Digital" Dixon, Reign of Fire ends up an excellent introduction to the singer. With its urgent lyrics and certain delivery, longtime fans will have little to complain about. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
Sly Dunbar (Percussion), Bobby "Digital" Dixon (Mixing), Barry Wilson (Project Coordinator), Donald Basie (Guitar (Bass)), Cegricia Hamilton (Mixing), Stephen "Gibbo" Gibbs (Engineer), Danny Axeman (Guitar), Danny Axeman (Keyboards), Danny Axeman (Bass), Fabian Francis (Assistant Engineer), Richard Fisher (Producer), Nick Burt (Vocal Harmony), Paul Shields (Mastering), Bernard Raymond (Guitar), Arthur Simms (Mixing), Dalton Browne (Guitar), Stephen Marley (Engineer), Kerry DeBruce (Design), Carlton "Renegade X" Williams (Drums), Joel Chin (Assistant Engineer), Stephen Gibbs (Audio Production), Errol Thompson (Mixing), Anthony "Bass" Hibbert (Assistant Engineer), Fabian Francis (Engineer), Herman Davis (Percussion), Dean Fraser (Horn), Joel Chin (Mastering), Willburn "Squidley" Cole (Drums), Benjamin Myers (Bass), Dayton Foster (Engineer), Rudy (Mixing), Bobby "Digital" Dixon (Engineer), Paul Barclay (Bass), Melbourne Miller (Drums), Michael Finger Stewart (Producer), Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace (Drums), Bradley Daymond (Performer), Khabir "Kabs" Bonner (Producer), Brady (Vocal Harmony), Orville "Rory" Baker (Assistant Engineer), Dwayne Chinque (Engineer), Donald Danny Bassie Dennis (Bass), Paul Henton (Keyboards), Anthony "Bass" Hibbert (Overdubs), Brian "Spoony G" Greenspoon (Project Manager), Stuart Sheldon (Engineer), Dalton Browne (Vocal Harmony), William Richards (Photography), Bobby Dixon (Percussion), Andrew Campbell (Bass), Riprock (Producer), Nick Fantastic (Drums), Louis "Farma Roots" Christie (Bass), Lloyd Denton (Keyboards), Joel Chin (Executive Producer), Fatta (Engineer), Bobby "Digital" Dixon (Percussion), Carlton "Renegade X" Williams (Performer), Paul "Wrong Move" Crossdale (Keyboards), Arthur Simms (Engineer), Alex G (Audio Production), Dalton Browne (Percussion), Louis "Farma Roots" Christie (Guitar), Capleton (Vocals), Claudette Kemp (Project Coordinator), Herman Davis (Percussion), Alex Gregga (Performer), Ian "Gitsy" Forrester (Producer), Winston Bo Pee Bowen (Guitar), Khabir "Kabs" Bonner (Drums), Dwayne Chinque (Producer), Matthew Bebe (Guitar), Kirk Bennett (Drums), Anthony "Bass" Hibbert (Drums), The Daffodils (Vocal Harmony), Ravletter (Vocal Harmony), Orville "Rory" Baker (Mixing), Phillip James (Keyboards), Steven Stewart (Keyboards), Ian Coleman (Guitar), Kerry DeBruce (Art Direction), Harvel Hart (Producer), Deleon Jubba White (Drums), Nick Fantastic (Guitar), Collin "Bulbie" York (Mixing), Dwayne Chinque (Performer), Stephen Gibbs (Drums), Uzaih "Sticky" Thomas (Percussion), Dean Fraser (Saxophone), Bobby Digital (Audio Engineer), Arthur Simms (Assistant Engineer), Michael Finger Stewart (Engineer), Michael Stewart (Audio Engineer), Stephen "Gibbo" Gibbs (Drums), Stephen Marley (Vocals), Chester (Engineer), Bobby Digital (Audio Production), Sean Wedderburn (Engineer), Backra (Engineer), Ryon "Nayhon" Kerr (Producer), Khabir "Kabs" Bonner (Mixing), Daniel "Blaxxx" Lewis (Performer), Stephen "Gibbo" Gibbs (Producer), Mitchum Chin (Guitar), Joel Chin (Producer), Rebel Chris (Assistant Engineer), Christopher Chin (Executive Producer), Rochelle (Vocal Harmony), Bobby "Digital" Dixon (Producer)
Joel Chin (executive)
Christopher Chin
Bobby "Digtal" Dixon
Riprock
Michael Finger Stewart
Dwayne Chinque
Richard Fisher
Khabir "Kabs" Bonner
Ian Forrester
Stephen Gibbs
Ryon Kerr Stephen Marley
Reign of Fire is the 11th studio album from reggae and dancehall artist Capleton. The album was released on August 26, 2004. The album is said to have production from Bobby Dixon, Khabir Bonner, Ian Forrester, Stephen Gibbs, Ryon Kerr, Richard Fisher and Stephen Marley
Track listing
#
Title
Producer(s)
Composer(s)
Featured Performer(s)
Time
1
"Jah Is My Everything"
Barrett, A./Bailey, C.
4:47
2
"That Day Will Come"
Stephen Gibbs
Gibbs, S./Listrani, N./Bailey, C.
4:06
3
"Wise Up People"
Bobby "Digital" Dixon
Bailey, C./Dixon, Bobby/Myers, B.
3:15
4
"Or Wah"
Richard Fisher
Jarrett, M./Marsh, C./Thomas, D./Bailey, C./Cunningham, C.
