As reggae dancehall continues to take over mainstream record charts, the world is coming to know its riddimatic reflection of the young male Jamaican mind. Reggae is a man's world. And singer/deejay [reggae rapper] Tanya Stephens is that rare outta order gal pickney who's proved to the dancehall frat that she's meant for more than decorating men's rhymes with smooth background harmonies. Gangsta Blues, Tanya's fifth CD (VP Records), is raw, rebellious, and authentic, confirming her position at the top of the dancehall game with a vivid display of her wide-ranging musical imagination and keen wordplay. Whether spouting hardcore racy rhymes, insightful political statements, or crooning heart-tugging romantic fables, only gutsy power bolts come from the throat of this giant talent.