I Can See Clearly Now Riddim – Roof International

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW RIDDIM produced by ROOF INTERNATIONAL 1993

I Can See Clearly Now Overview

In 1993, the “I Can See Clearly Now Riddim” helped shape dancehall’s direction. The beat, built on a strong street anthem style, also blended with other genres. You can hear this mix in tracks like Apache Scratchy & Super Morris — Test Me Nuh. Their energy brings the classic dancehall vibe, but the rhythm adds a catchy, almost pop-like hook. Chris Irie’s Flower Garden rides the riddim with smooth delivery. Delly Melody & Little Hero join forces on Pretty Looks, showing how the riddim can support both rough and melodic voices. Diplomat’s Badness keeps the street feel alive, while Garnet Silk & Yusus Afari’s I Can See Clearly stands out. Garnet Silk was known for his powerful roots reggae voice and hit songs like Hello Mama Africa, and here he teams up with dub poet Yasus Afari to add conscious lyrics over the dancehall beat. Beat maker ROOF INTERNATIONAL was crucial in bringing this sound to life. The label, started by producer Courtney Cole, became famous in the 1990s for launching many big rhythms and working with artists like Garnet Silk. Their production style on this riddim mixes hard drums with melodic hooks, making every track memorable. This release shows how dancehall in 1993 was bold, streetwise, and open to new influences. It’s a sound that still gets people moving.

I Can See Clearly Now Tracklist:

1. Apache Scratchy & Super Morris – Test Me Nuh
2. Chris Irie – Flower Garden
3. Delly Melody & Little Hero – Pretty Looks
4. Diplomat – Badness
5. Garnet Silk & Yusus Afari – I Can See Clearly
6. Jigsy King – Billy The Kid
7. Nicodemus – Dollar Bill
8. Prezident Brown – Music Box
9. Professor Frisky & Tony Curtis – Wine Up Your Line
10. Roof International – Version
11. Thriller U – Funny Familiar Feeling
12. Tony Rebel – Wagganis