Next year Dennis Brown would have turned 60, but apparently VP Records did not feel like waiting for that anniversary, as the label already presents 'We Remember Dennis Brown', a double album full of Brown covers. The whole project was realized with the approval of Brown's widow Yvonne, and to respect the legacy of the eternal Crown Prince of reggae as much as possible, producer Clive Hunt was also drafted. Back in the day Hunt collaborated worked with Dennis Brown on multiple occasions and, among other things, was responsible for the production of Brown's 'Foul Play' album released on A&M in 1981. On 'We Remember Dennis Brown' he often stays close to the original ('Don't Want To Be No General' feat. Bushman, 'Promised Land' feat. The Green, and especially Freddie McGregor's 'Little Village'), but other Brown-tracks were given more of a makeover ('Milk And Honey' feat. Raging Fyah, 'Created By The Father' feat. Christopher Ellis, Jamelody's version of 'Half way Up Halfway Down', and Michael Rose completely makes 'Easy Take It Easy' his own). Brown had both a passion for roots and lovers rock, and for this tribute album both genres were nicely divided over the two discs. The guest list of 'We Remember Dennis Brown' - mentioning all the artists involved here would lead us too far - is a veritable who's who of the current reggae scene in Jamaica. Of course we still owe you our favorites from the track list. From the roots track on the first disc that are opener 'I Need Your Love (Rasta Children)', in which Iba Mahr, Jesse Royal, Chronixx, Keznamdi, Exco Levi, the Kabaka, Jahmiel, Pyramid and Kelissa Rockaz Elements all make an appearance, 'Words Of Wisdom', in which Dennis' daughter Marla is flanked by Mutabaruka, 'The Existance Of Jah', our first introduction to the voice of Yasha, and finally Shuga's version of 'Black Liberation'. If you're more of a lovers rock fan then check out Marsha Ambrosius excellent version of 'Have You Ever', the soulful rendition of 'Rocking Time' by No-Maddz, the disco of 'Love Has Found It's Way', with a great combination by Jamelody and Ikaya, and Christopher Martin's version of 'Baby Don't Do It' could also convince (just a shame about that Skrillex-like ending). And then we almost forget to mention Harry Hacks' extensive liner notes including interviews with Yvonne Brown and Clive Hunt. Dennis Emmanuel Brown CD forever; and thanks to 'We Remember Dennis Brown' now even slightly more!