‘Out Di Box’ loaded with stars

The Control Tower Squad label has long been a shining beacon for artistes in the world of dancehall. Boasting an eclectic roster of lyricists, and hitmakers, its chief executive officer Boko B, isn't afraid to take chances on dancehall acts.

That risk-taking has paid off with the label's latest project,the Out Di Box rhythm, which includes heavyweights acts and rookies who are defining today's dancehall scene.

With his inimitable flow, Shane O leads out the Out Di Box riddim with a brilliantly produced cut dubbed 7 Series. With a smooth delivery, Shane O freezes the beat with his flow, as he deejays:

"Hey lo

Mi barbie shape like J Lo

Ieeth white like mi Airforce

Never bruk, anno me payout

Boko B put me on a payroll."

Breakout star Yaksta shows up to have a Bush Party, where he has a singalong chorus that will get all the teenagers singing along. This bush party has references to jet skis, three-wheel bikes, sexy girls, alcohol and raving.

10Tik boasts about his Headless Shootaz, where he growls about that thug life: dollar coins, suitcases of money, headshots, and vows to ' chap yu up and put yu inna septic'.

Laden delivers the title track, Out Di Box, where he boasts that he is 'fresh out di box', a reference to being out of prison, and boasts about his brand name designer clothes and that he is 'cleaner than Ajax bleach' and directs the fans to check out his tags.

Quick Cook shows why he is the most improved deejay of his generation with a rhyme happy song, Well Boasy, where he spits a barrage of street lyrics.

The rhythm project is rounded out by newcomers such as Slicko Tone with Bang, and Kafu Banton, with No Amigos.