DUTTY WINE RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2006
Dutty Wine Overview
The yard session tape featuring the Dutty Wine Riddim was a standout moment for dancehall in 2006. The tracks on the tape, including Daddy Merry — Dutty Wine and Merital — Dutty Wine, captured the energy and creativity of the genre at that time. Each cut brought something new, with hard-hitting percussion and a fresh blend of sounds that pushed dancehall forward. Daddy Merry’s track, Daddy Merry — Dutty Wine, was a highlight. Daddy Merry is best known for the hit song "Herbman Hustling" from the early 1990s, which remains a classic in reggae circles. On this riddim, Daddy Merry brought his signature style and experience, giving the tune extra weight. Merital also made a strong impression with Merital — Dutty Wine. Merital rose to wider attention as part of the group Merital Family, who were featured on Vybz Kartel’s hit "My Money Ha Ha" in 2010. On this riddim, Merital’s approach added another layer of excitement and flavor to the session. Behind it all was the producer known as VARIOUS ARTISTS. In the dancehall world, VARIOUS ARTISTS is a name often used for compilation projects, and these collections have helped bring many artists to wider attention. The percussion-driven style on this tape kept everything tight and unified. This yard session tape truly showed what yard music was about in 2006—raw, rhythmic, and ready for the dance.
Dutty Wine Tracklist:
- Daddy Merry – Dutty Wine
- Merital – Dutty Wine
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