CHAMPAGNE RIDDIM produced by TANTRUM PRODUCTION
Champagne Overview
The Champagne Riddim from 1998 is a classic bashment sound that still gets dancehall fans moving today. The riddim’s style is energetic and full of life, with a bouncy beat and melodic layers that make it perfect for sound system sessions. The mood is upbeat and confident, inviting everyone to the dancefloor. Alley Cat shines on this riddim with two standout tracks: "Love To Wuk Yuh" and "Work With It." His delivery matches the riddim’s lively energy. Delly Ranks also brings his unique flow with "Ready To Party." Delly Ranks is well known for his song "Pon Di Corner," a big hit in the early 2000s, but here he shows his earlier style on this riddim. Determine’s "Half Key Flex" adds a sharp and passionate touch, showing why he is respected in the dancehall scene. Elephant Man, who later became famous worldwide with songs like "Pon De River, Pon De Bank," appears here with "Dainty Body," giving fans a taste of his early style. Future Trouble’s "What You Gona Do" keeps the energy high, while the instrumental version lets selectors and DJs get creative. TANTRUM PRODUCTION, the producer behind the Champagne Riddim, is known for building strong, melodic dancehall beats. The riddim was released on the Tantrum label, which put out several influential tracks in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Years later, selectors still reach for the Champagne Riddim when they want to bring back the true sound of late-90s dancehall. This release helped shape the music of its time and continues to inspire new generations.
Champagne Tracklist:
- Alley Cat – Love To Wuk Yuh
- Alley Cat – Work With It
- Delly Ranks – Ready To Party
- Determine – Half Key Flex
- Elephant Man – Dainty Body
- Future Trouble – What You Gona Do
- Harry Toddler – Run We Down
- Hawkeye – Nasty Bwoy
- Insturmental – Instrumental
- More Gal We Get – Captain Barkey
- Powerman – All Who She Want
- Powerman – Run Come War