Diana Riddim – Shocking Vibes

Diana Riddim dates back to 1977 and is credited to Lee Scratch Perry and Patrick Roberts for Shocking Vibes, with George Faith’s Diana as the original cut and a later 1990 combination by Little Lenny and Little Kirk. The set is brief, with just two tracks, but it brings together a roots-era vocal and a later dancehall rework on the same foundation, which gives the riddim a nice cross-era feel. George Faith’s performance anchors the release, while the Little Lenny and Little Kirk pairing adds a more upbeat, late-80s Shocking Vibes touch to the package.