Andy Griffith Riddim – Strong One

ANDY GRIFFITH RIDDIM produced by STRONG ONE 1995

Andy Griffith Overview

In the mid-1990s, roots reggae and dancehall music were alive in Jamaica’s streets and dancehalls. The Andy Griffith Riddim, released in 1995, became a standout instrumental during this time. Its deep bass and classic reggae feel echoed through sound system nights, bringing people together. The riddim was produced by STRONG ONE, a name respected in the reggae community for creative and quality productions. STRONG ONE helped shape the sound of 1990s reggae, with works that are still played today. Many well-known artists voiced their tracks on the Andy Griffith Riddim. Beenie Man, who later won a Grammy Award for his album "Art and Life," recorded "Dis Me" on this riddim. Captain Barkey, known for his energetic style, contributed the song "God A Knock." Future Troubles, famous for his hit "Shellings," added "Bawl Blood." Little Hero, who gained attention with "God Alone," voiced "Simma." Lt Stitchie, a veteran in the industry and one of the few dancehall artists to sign with Atlantic Records, delivered two songs: "Veteran" and "Woman Me Want." Other artists also made their mark on the riddim. Lukie D voiced "Whip," Merciless recorded "Wrong Button," and Wickerman delivered "Ghetto Youths." Each artist brought their own style, making the riddim a true collection of 1995 reggae talent. Today, the Andy Griffith Riddim album stands as an important piece of reggae history, showing the strength and creativity of the genre in the mid-90s.

Andy Griffith Tracklist:

1. Beenie Man – Dis Me
2. Captain Barkey – God A Knock
3. Future Troubles – Bawl Blood
4. Little Hero – Simma
5. Lt Stitchie – Veteran
6. Lt Stitchie – Woman Me Want
7. Lukie D – Whip
8. Merciless – Wrong Button
9. Wickerman – Ghetto Youths