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Wow… The Story

Cham · 2000

82 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop · reggae · dancehall

A vibrant fusion of dancehall rhythms and hip-hop beats, showcasing Cham's dynamic vocal style and cultural storytelling.

Wow… The Story is an album by Cham, released in 2000. A vibrant fusion of dancehall rhythms and hip-hop beats, showcasing Cham's dynamic vocal style and cultural storytelling. 'Wow… The Story' played a crucial role in popularizing Cham within the reggae and hip-hop communities, featuring hits that charted well in Jamaica. Its blend of genres contributed to the growing acceptance of reggae fusion worldwide, influencing subsequent artists who sought to merge these styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wow… The Story sound like?

A vibrant fusion of dancehall rhythms and hip-hop beats, showcasing Cham's dynamic vocal style and cultural storytelling. Rooted in hip-hop and reggae.

What makes Wow… The Story by Cham notable?

'Wow… The Story' played a crucial role in popularizing Cham within the reggae and hip-hop communities, featuring hits that charted well in Jamaica. Its blend of genres contributed to the growing acceptance of reggae fusion worldwide, influencing subsequent artists who sought to merge these styles. Released in 2000, 'Wow… The Story' marked Cham's debut studio album after gaining recognition with his singles in the late 1990s. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a significant figure in the dancehall scene, aiming to solidify his presence with a full-length project.

How many songs are on Wow… The Story?

Wow… The Story has 22 tracks, running approximately 82 minutes.

Tracklist

22 tracks·82:01

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Mass 2:43
  • 2 Many Many 2:44
  • 3 Que Será / Hottie Hottie Crew 4:38
  • 4 Funny Man Standout 3:34
  • 5 Gallang Yah Gal / We No Sorry Standout 4:30
  • 6 Boom / Can I Get A 4:27
  • 7 Boom Tune 2:58
  • 8 Desperate Measures 3:01
  • 9 Ghetto Pledge 3:50
  • 10 Babylon Bwoy 3:28
  • 11 Ma People 3:39
  • 12 Man & Man 3:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Who 4:41
  • 2 Heading to the Top Standout 3:22
  • 3 On a Roll 3:39
  • 4 Flossing Everyday 3:34
  • 5 More 4:13
  • 6 No 3:28
  • 7 High Rollers 4:03
  • 8 Smooth Operator 3:58
  • 9 Another Level 3:50
  • 10 Mama’s Teaching 4:03

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Genre

dancehall, hip-hop, reggae

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Artist Origin

Jamaica

Runtime

82 min 1 sec