Artist Info: Xkaliba

Xkaliba is a nine-fingered (yes, nine) DJ from St. Croix who's been on the Cruzan reggae scene for several years, contributing tracks to VI compilations like Weep Not and Itinualjah. Although the digital dancehall-inclined "Baptized in the Ghetto," "Bling Bling," and "Enjoy Life" were featured on those albums, I don't think they represent the best Xkaliba has to offer. Rather, it's the more laid-back, rooty tracks on Baptized in the Ghetto -- "Jah Rescue Me [read more...]