The Hard Inflence production formed from the real hard core part of the jamaican society . Hardcore Dancehall and Culture are the two major branches of traditional REGGAE MUSIC. Hardcore influenced, artists such as the Legendary Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley, Burnining Spear, Toots and The Mattels, Jimmy Cliff and many more.

The songs compiled on this CD, captures the true essence of Hardcore Dance Hall and Cultural Reggae. “Be Like Us”, track, Kolanji delivers a hardcore flavour and spices it up with his powerful vocals making it a wicked song. The sizzling vocals of Sizzla Konlaji, echoes the voice of the youths today. He is definitely one of the forerunners in reggae music today, rated among masters such as Bob Marley and Denise Brown.

Sizzla subscribes to the "Bobo Ashanti" sect of the Rastafari culture, known for its orthodoxy in terms of its stringent rejection of values associated with western culture and colonialism. Sizzla's songs speak to poverty and hopelessness that pervades young Jamaica and obviously oppressed youths worldwide. Like Bob Marley generations before him, Sizzla's message addresses social issues such as poverty, homelessness, police brutality, cultural pride and political and religious oppression.

Hard Influence also features a fun and seductive song by Capleton, “Haffi Get Dem”, in which the “Fireman”, shows his more romantic side. “Brimstone”, Capleton returns back to his burning roots on this track. Capleton is a lion with a large mane that can sing righteousness, on the track “Brimstone”, and seduce the ladies like King Solomon himself, in the “Songs of Solomon”. He advises youth and fans to listen to his music as an international language that speaks to all.

“Fire Burning Red”, is presents the melodic voice of Iwayne, who brings the vibrations of consciousness by shedding light on the struggles of young Jamaicans in the lower stratus of society. Iwayne, is one of the leaders in the new generation of culture and roots reggae. He has a very distinct voice that soothes the soul and tantalizes the ears of Jamaicans near and far.

The enigmatic Bascom X, blast his critics and opponents on the track “No Time”, letting them know that its time to make money, not time for hypocrites and parasites. Bascom hails from the sunshine city of Portmore. As well as Vybz, Iwayne, Collie Weed and Michael Suger.

Hard Influence also gives you a taste of the current Dance Hall scene with the girls them specialist Vybz Kartel. Vybz, love him or hate him, Vybz is a true lyricist with cunning, provocative and stunning lyrics, his songs get straight to the point.

“Whey So Much Gal”, introduces a sensational up and coming star Collie Weed. Who is also a born and raise in the sunshine city of Portmore, St.Caterine. Collie Weed is bound to leave his imprint in the dance hall on this track. This is only the beginning for this potent artist who has more to come. Soon he will be on the Billboard Charts like Sean Paul and Shaggy.

The Hard Influence CD, is a true manifestation of the evolution of Reggae Music today in the land of wood and water. Hard Influence, straight out of Jamaica, the home of many but one people. THE TING SELL OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!