Tragically, Lucky was killed in a botched carjacking in 2007. He was only 43. That is why this "Best Of" compilation is so vital—it captures the lightning of a career cut tragically short. A "Best Of" album is only as good as its tracklist. Lucky’s discography is deep, but these are the pillars:
There are singers, and then there are prophets with a microphone. Lucky Dube was the latter.
If you are only just discovering the rich, soul-stirring world of South African Reggae, or if you are a lifelong fan looking to revisit the magic, there is one gateway that stands head and shoulders above the rest: . (Often referring to the 2006 compilation or the Ruff 'n' Tumble / Retrospective collections).