Controversy (2012) Release Details
- Riddim year: 2012
- Style: Dancehall
- Total tracks: 16
- Unique artists on riddim: 19
- Production credits: CASH GLOBAL RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Johnny P, Karamanti, Kiprich, Macka Diamond
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2012 Riddims List · 2012 Dancehall Riddims
Cash Global Records keeps this one mean and compact, with the kind of bare-knuckle 2012 dancehall pressure that leaves room for the voices to do the talking. O. D’s “Rapper Set” and Blacker’s “Left Right” set the tone early, while Karamanti’s “Real Story” and Kiprich and Naro’s “No Other Way” push the cut deeper into clash-ready territory. Donna Makeda and King Ujah bring a darker militant edge on “Badmind, ” and Macka Diamond’s team-up with Rich Kid on “What Must I Do” adds a sharper, streetwise twist. The production leans on a taut, minimal groove that keeps the energy clenched rather than flashy, so each chant lands hard. By the time it closes out with the instrumental version, the riddim feels like it’s been designed for selectors as much as singers.
Controversy Tracklist:
- O.D – Rapper Set
- Blacker – Left Right
- Controversy Riddim – Version
- Donna Makeda Ft. King Ujah – Badmind
- Element – Money Role In
- Fancy Face – Heartbreaker
- Johnny Profit – Sellasie I
- Karamanti – Real Story
- Kiprich & Naro – No Other Way
- Macka Diamond & Rich Kid – What Must I Do
- Mr Charge – Jail House
- Lex – Image
- Newton Walker – Can You Hangle This
- Shacka Pow – Pon Yuh Head
- Shelly J – I Wish
- Thugz Malone – Nuh Fren Dem
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