CHASE VAMPIRE RIDDIM produced by GREENSLEEVES RECORDS 1990
Chase Vampire Overview
When the Chase Vampire Riddim album collection came out in 1990, reggae fans were excited. They loved how the record brought together modern artists with a classic reggae sound. The collection became a favorite for both longtime reggae listeners and new fans. Each artist brought something special. Al Campbell’s "Old People Say" stood out for its smooth delivery. Al Campbell is well known in reggae for his long career, with hits like "Gee Baby" and his work with Studio One. Major Toyan delivered "Love Me Baby," showing off his unique deejay style. Thriller U’s "Missing Your Love" added a soft, emotional touch. Thriller U is famous for his hit "I'll Prove It to You," which made him popular in the lovers rock scene. Simpleton’s "Mr. Old Nail" gave the album a rougher edge, while Beres Hammond’s "Cry Cry Baby" showed why he is one of reggae’s most loved singers. Beres Hammond is known worldwide for songs like "Rockaway" and his Grammy-nominated album "One Love, One Life." Other tracks like Chilla Rinch’s "Black Revolution," Burro Banton’s "Bible Again," Wayne Wonder & Tony Rebel’s "Smaddy," Cobra’s "Dem A Bad Man," and Sweet Barry’s "One Dalla" kept the album lively and fresh. The collection was a roots selector’s dream and was released by GREENSLEEVES RECORDS, a label famous for bringing dancehall and reggae to the world.
Chase Vampire Tracklist:
- Al Campbell – Old People Say
- Major Toyan – Love Me Baby
- Thriller U – Missing Your Love
- Simpleton – Mr. Old Nail
- Beres Hammond – Cry Cry Baby
- Chilla Rinch – Black Revolution
- Burro Banton – Bible Again
- Wayne Wonder & Tony Rebel – Smaddy
- Cobra – Dem A Bad Man
- Sweet Barry – One Dalla
- Lloyde – Tender Touch
- Lloyde – Weh Dem A Do
- Jack P. – Chot Me A Lick
- Lukie D – Turn It Up
- Merciless – Mr. War War
- Sancho – Chase Vampire
- Sluggy Ranks – Lightning & Thunder