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Various artists album review
Riddim Driven ~ G-String Various VP Records-Walboomers Music CD 03 - 11 - 2002 |
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Rating :
from 5 (excellent) to 1 (poor) |
| Vocals : 4 | Backing : 4 | Production : 4 | Sound quality : 5 | Sleeve : 3 |
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VP Records' "Riddim Driven" series brings a brand new bashment running for producer Lloyd "John John" James' latest riddim called the "G-String". Recorded in King Jammy's Waterhouse-based recording studio this distinctive riddim features up to the minute electro string sounds fueled by a bouncy snaking drum track and sampled guitar licks, all together creating such a haunting, dark and dangerous musical sphere that it easily could have been part of a movie soundtrack. This "G-String" collection features the cream of Jamaica's deejay crop in order to launch the next hype on the dancehall scene, and according to reports it's already creating a great buzz in Jamaica. Just like many of the current "one riddim" albums this set emphasizes the most controversial and entertaining elements of bashment runnings. So, expect a lot of songs with sexually explicit lyrics with the most notable being Bounty Killer's "Fitness", Sizzla's "Hard", Mad Cobra's title track "G-String", Lady Saw's "Dream On", Spragga Benz's "Glad Mi Meet Her" and Ward 21's "Hey Gal". However, a few decent lyrical outings are included as well, among them Elephant Man's "Making Money", Beenie Man's "Memories", Wayne Wonder's "Kick It With Me" and "Pon Di Corner" by Mega Banton & Delly Ranks, all worth of hearing.
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