EARTH STRONG RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2012
Earth Strong Overview
The Earth Strong Riddim was released by a label known for picking some of the best sounds in dancehall. Their selector’s choice for this compilation brought together a strong lineup of artists, each adding their own flavor to the project. The riddim quickly became known for its heavy basslines and club energy, lighting up dance floors across the scene in 2012. Miami Don features on the standout track "Break My Heart Feat. Shady," a song that showcases both artists’ chemistry. Shady, who also appears with "Beauty And The Beast," is recognized in the dancehall community for his smooth delivery and catchy hooks. Bigs brings a spiritual touch with "Call Upon The Lord," a song that highlights his ability to blend conscious lyrics with dancehall rhythms. J Sly’s "Caribbean Love" adds a romantic vibe to the compilation, while Brissy teams up with J - Ellis on "Dreaming Feat. J - Ellis," bringing a melodic and heartfelt sound. Behind the scenes, the producer VARIOUS ARTISTS played a key role in shaping the riddim’s identity. Known for working across different labels and genres, VARIOUS ARTISTS has built a reputation for bringing together diverse talents and creating memorable dancehall moments. Their work on this compilation helped set a standard for collaborative projects in the genre. Looking back, the selector’s choice for Earth Strong Riddim captured the spirit of 2012. It was a year when dancehall thrived on unity, creativity, and the energy of artists coming together to create something truly special.
Earth Strong Tracklist:
- Miami Don – Break My Heart Feat. Shady
- Shady – Beauty And The Beast
- Bigs – Call Upon The Lord
- J Sly – Caribbean Love
- Brissy – Dreaming Feat. J – Ellis
- Verge – Flower
- Dark Vyrus – Hands For Change
- Sibongile – I Dont Want To Leave You
- Dymez – Sometimes
- Dj Veo – The Way You Move Feat. Kaviedes
- Kaviedes – You Got To Be Careful
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