Heart Breaker Riddim – Xterminator

HEART BREAKER RIDDIM produced by XTERMINATOR 1997

Heart Breaker Tracklist:

1. Beres Hammond – Heart Breaker
2. Mikey General – King David’s Offspring
3. Pinchers – Why
4. Ras Shiloh – Asking Thee To Spare
5. Version – Heart Breaker Riddim

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Heart Breaker Overview

In 1997, the Heart Breaker Riddim brought a fresh sound to reggae. The dub cut from this riddim was played at many reggae events that year. It showed the classic roots style of the time, with deep bass and echo effects. This dub cut stood out because it kept the music’s natural energy alive, while still sounding modern for the late 1990s. Compared to other dub releases from that era, the Heart Breaker Riddim dub was smoother and more soulful. Many dubs in the 1990s used heavy digital sounds, but this one stayed close to roots reggae. The producer, XTERMINATOR, was known for keeping reggae’s roots strong. XTERMINATOR, led by Philip “Fatis” Burrell, worked with many top reggae artists and helped shape the roots revival sound. On this riddim, Beres Hammond sang “Heart Breaker.” Hammond is famous for his hit “Tempted to Touch” and is known as one of reggae’s great vocalists. Mikey General performed “King David’s Offspring,” showing his conscious lyrics. Pinchers brought his smooth voice to “Why,” while Ras Shiloh sang “Asking Thee To Spare.” The “Version — Heart Breaker Riddim” dub let selectors mix and play with the music live. Roots selectors played an important role, choosing the right dub cut to keep the crowd moving. The Heart Breaker Riddim dub was a favorite, linking the roots tradition with the sound of 1997.