Most people know Inner Circle via “Bad Boys,” the ubiquitous “Cops” theme song that typified Inner Circle as one of reggae’s most successful crossover groups ever. On State Of Da World, two-time Grammy winners Inner Circle’s new album slated for August 25, 2009 release on Shanachie Entertainment, the group has created one of the hardest-hitting, most lyrically serious albums to be heard in recent years. Joined by an all-star group of guests, including the likes of Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Jr., Reid, Morgan Heritage, Luciano, Steel Pulse’s David Hinds, Mutabaruka, Lutan Fiyah and the American rock/reggae group Slightly Stoopid, Inner Circle draws on classic roots reggae to deliver a timely, moving, thought-provoking set of songs dealing with violence, poverty, hypocrisy, racial profiling, and religion.