When 's debut single, came around, it catapulted this unknown white Bermudian into the Jamaican charts by first conquering Europe and then making an impression on American radio. It usually doesn't work like that, but this for the and generation was so instantly infectious and gloriously speaker-rumbling that the sometimes fickle JA massive had to let this outsider in. With his debut album, proves he deserves it. This is partially due to the way he rides the seemingly impossible jumble of genres his showcase of a debut throws at him. The -flavored lives a couple doors down from the bravado-driven street track featuring rapper , while further down the road there's the righteous number produced by the tasteful choice of stalwart . Then there's the sample that figures into the wicked of and the almost too polished and which could have been pure syrup in someone else's hands. Wherever the music goes, is always , with island soul and convincing delivery, like a more punkish with traces of . His lyrics are right there, too, be it a swaggering club track or a plaintive plea for social justice. This ambitious whirlwind falls into place after a couple listens as any lack of focus is forgotten, thanks to the many great tunes and the exciting, hungry, and extremely talented man who anchors it all. [ was also made available in a clean version, with all explicit material removed.] ~ David Jeffries