Sizzla

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Born 17 April 1976.

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Sizzla catches up with Robbo Ranx

Sizzla chats to Robbo Ranx at Sting in Jamaica.

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Biography

Sizzla Kalonji, or simply Sizzla (born Miguel Orlando Collins, April 17, 1976, Kingston, Jamaica) is a reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is noted for his high number of releases. As of 2011 he had released over 65 solo albums.

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BBC Reviews

  1. In Gambia 2012

    Review of In Gambia

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    A set that gives voice to his harder, danceable side.
  2. The Scriptures 2011

    Review of The Scriptures

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    The artist’s most unified and impressive roots album in years.
  3. Crucial Times 2010

    Review of Crucial Times

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    Showcases its maker’s many moods, encompassing several musical directions.
  4. Ghetto Youth-ology 2009

    Review of Ghetto Youth-ology

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    Goes back to the sounds of the early 'zeroes' with some success.
  5. Journey: Very Best Of 2008

    Review of Journey: Very Best Of

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    ...Bobo sing-jay Sizzla Kalonji is well overdue another retrospective.
  6. Rise To The Occasion 2003

    Review of Rise To The Occasion

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    ...this is a collection way beyond any textbook definition of roots and culture

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