1-2 RIDDIM produced by ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
1-2 Overview
The 1-2 Riddim brought together a group of talented dancehall artists in 2000. Alozade, known for his energetic delivery, contributed "My Dog" to the project. Delly Ranks, who later gained recognition for his hit "Pon Di Corner" with Wayne Wonder, added his own style with "Sim Mu Say." Harry Toddler, famous for his part in the Scare Dem Crew and his solo track "The Prayer," also joined the lineup. Newer voices like Immortal with "1-2" and Problem Child (En Nig Ma) with "Juvenile Life" showed the fresh energy in dancehall at the time. Spragga Benz, already well-known for songs like "Jack It Up," appeared with "Freak." The rhythm behind these tracks was crafted by producer ELEMENT OF SURPRISE. This producer became active in the late 1990s and is known for blending singjay styles with modern bashment beats. ELEMENT OF SURPRISE helped shape the sound by creating a rhythm that let each artist bring their own flavor while still keeping everything connected. In 2000, bashment rhythms like this were a big part of the dancehall scene. The 1-2 Riddim stood out for its lively energy and variety, showing how producers and artists could work together to make music that was both fresh and true to the dancehall spirit.
1-2 Tracklist:
- Alozade – My Dog
- Delly Ranks – Sim Mu Say
- Harry Toddler – The Prayer
- Immortal – 1-2
- Problem Child (En Nig Ma) – Juvenile Life
- Spragga Benz – Freak
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