Coming through the ranks of the edgy, vibrant inner London reggae scene is Jimmy Screech. The Remedy is filled with songs that are real, earthy and extremely urban. Screech's voice exudes confidence and coolness, which is embedded into an album which is simply bursting with raw, street energy. The album is produced - in part - by rising star Benji Boko which explains a different instrumental feel on the track 'Telling Them Lies’; however the majority is produced by J.Bradshaw.

These are the stand out tracks on the album,

'Jamaica' shows Screech looking back nostalgically at life in Jamaica, while he compares it to his street urban life in London. It's definitely a reggae tune, with an undercurrent of London grime music, which reflects, rather interestingly, the subject matter concerned.

'Brazil Bounce' is without question, one of the best tracks on the album. As the title for the song suggests, this is a song for 'bumpin' n' grindin'. The sound is unique and stands out from the majority of bashment tunes which are out at the moment. Screech's brilliant rapping ability is highlighted the most in this song, and anyone who can rhyme an eye disease like 'cataract' with 'Yasser Afarfat', definitely deserves credit!

'Wood 4 The Trees' can be described in three words: Laid back Reggae. In addition, this track boasts a very impressive horn section, delivered by Liam Foxx and Paru.

'Dollyanna' sounds very much like a mid-nineties Hip-Hop throw back (a good thing indeed), and should remind the listener of Jay-Z's early days, which is not surprising as Screech cites Jay-Z and Public Enemy as influential artists on his career.

'Dirty Bastard' is the obligatory Hip-Hop tune on this album. It's totally in keeping with what many rappers talk about; getting girls, getting more girls and - you guessed it - getting even more girls.

The last track on the album, 'Something's Missing', has a very Ne-Yo feel to it, possibly because of the bass/clap beat used throughout song. Screech takes a different approach on this song; the style is more Rn'B and the lyrics express a more sentimental side to him.

On the whole, The Remedy presents a collection of diverse songs, each reflecting the panoramic vision which Screech is aiming to show with his music; there's a bit of bashment on the record, some classic reggae influences, Hip-Hop, and Rn'B. It’s for that reason, why The Remedy is certainly a cure for anyone seeking to indulge in an array of urban musical genres.

The Remedy release date: 30th May, 2011

MOBO gives Screech a very respectable, 3/5

Words: Lady Ashy

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