COLLEGE ROCK RIDDIM produced by PENTHOUSE RECORDS 1999
College Rock Overview
The College Rock Riddim release from 1999 brought together a strong set of reggae tracks, each with its own flavor. The songs included Buju Banton — Buju Movin, Garnet Silk — Commitment, Jackie Mittoo — Freak Out, Leroy Sibbles — You Turn Me On, Sanchez — One In A Million, Terry Ganzie — Signal The Warning, and Thriller U — Starting All Over. Each track used the same riddim but showed a new side of reggae. Buju Banton’s Buju Movin added his powerful voice to the mix. Buju Banton is known for his classic album "Til Shiloh," which made a big mark in reggae. Garnet Silk’s Commitment brought his smooth, soulful style. Garnet Silk is remembered for hits like "Hello Mama Africa." Jackie Mittoo, with Freak Out, gave a nod to his roots as a legendary keyboardist and founding member of The Skatalites. Leroy Sibbles, singing You Turn Me On, is famous for his work with The Heptones. Sanchez, with One In A Million, is known for his lovers rock hits and smooth vocals. The riddim was arranged and produced by PENTHOUSE RECORDS, a label started by Donovan Germain in the late 1980s. Penthouse is respected for shaping the sound of modern reggae and dancehall, working with many top Jamaican artists. In 1999, College Rock Riddim was a favorite in reggae playlists, showing the label’s lasting influence.
College Rock Tracklist:
- Buju Banton – Buju Movin
- Garnet Silk – Commitment
- Jackie Mittoo – Freak Out
- Leroy Sibbles – You Turn Me On
- Sanchez – One In A Million
- Terry Ganzie – Signal The Warning
- Thriller U – Starting All Over
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