African Rock Riddim – Massive B

African Rock Riddim – Massive B 1997

Bobby Konders’ Massive B put out African Rock Riddim in 1997, a dancehall juggling that runs six cuts deep and lines up Shabba Ranks, Ninjaman, Beenie Man, Alley Cat, Burro Banton, and Frisco Kid. Shabba Ranks’ One Man and Ninjaman’s Set Speed are the best-known selections here, with Beenie Man on Brand and Alley Cat on Woman Fi Have Batty adding more of the same rugged mid-90s energy. Massive B, founded by Bobby Konders and Jabba in New York, was behind the riddim, and African Rock went on to become one of the label’s better-used patterns, with the tune also associated with Yankee B’s Nah Bow.

African Rock Riddim Tracklist:

1. Alley Cat – Woman Fi Have Batty
2. Beenie Man – Brand
3. Burro Banton – Charming
4. Frisco Kid – A No Your Fault
5. Ninjaman – Set Speed
6. Shabba Ranks – One Man