Book and Pen Release Details
- Riddim year: 2016
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 14
- Unique artists on riddim: 14
- Production credits: INFINITY STUDIO
- Key artists on this riddim: Glen Washington, Gyptian
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2016 Riddims List · 2016 Reggae Riddims
“Book and Pen” feels like one of those rootsy 2016 juggling sides that doesn’t need to shout to get attention. Infinity Studio keeps the rhythm warm and steady, with that easy mid-tempo sway giving space for voices like Gyptian on “Over Again” and Glen Washington on “Forever In Love” to lean into the melody instead of fighting the cut. The pairing of Gyptian’s smooth, contemporary tone with Washington’s older-school tenderness gives the riddim its best contrast, while names like Sammy Dread, Chukki Starr and Messenjah Selah help keep the line-up grounded in classic consciousness. It’s a 14-track set in all, and the title track from Kabasi sets the tone right at the top, with a few later turns that keep the mood locked in.
Book and Pen Tracklist:
- Kabasi – Book & Pen
- Sammy Dread – Yute Man
- Andrew Bees – Don’T Want To Be Loved
- Natural – Warriors
- Gyptian – Over Again
- Aborijah – Love You Girl
- Chukki Starr – Good Woman
- Glen Washington – Forever In Love
- I-Taweh – In This Game Of Life
- Messenjah Selah – Present To Me
- Stevie Culture – Check Yourself
- King Hopeton – Keep Us
- Jayedge – Can’T Take It
- Otis O. Campbell – Morning Star
