IF LOVING WAS A CRIME RIDDIM produced by PENTHOUSE RECORDS 1994
If Loving Was A Crime Overview
In 1994, some of reggae’s most talented voices came together on the If Loving Was A Crime riddim. The lineup is impressive: Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Garnet Silk, Tony Rebel and Jack Radics, and Wayne Wonder. Each artist brought their own style to the project. Beres Hammond, known for his classic “Tempted To Touch,” delivers the soulful “Is It A Sign.” Buju Banton, who later won a Grammy for his album “Before the Dawn,” gives us the title track “If Loving Was A Crime.” Garnet Silk, famous for his uplifting roots reggae, sings “Fussing And Fighting.” Tony Rebel teams up with Jack Radics on “Rise To Your Goal,” while Wayne Wonder, who found international success with “No Letting Go,” performs “Do You Love Me.” This roots riddim was crafted by PENTHOUSE RECORDS, a label founded by Donovan Germain in 1987. Penthouse is known for shaping the reggae sound of the 1990s and has worked with many top Jamaican artists. Their productions often feature tight rhythms and rich harmonies, which are clear on this riddim. The If Loving Was A Crime riddim captures the roots spirit of 1994. The songs flow together with smooth melodies and conscious lyrics. Even today, this riddim stands as a strong example of classic reggae music from that era.
If Loving Was A Crime Tracklist:
- Beres Hammond – Is It A Sign
- Buju Banton – If Loving Was A Crime
- Garnet Silk – Fussing And Fighting
- Tony Rebel & Jack Radics – Rise To Your Goal
- Wayne Wonder – Do You Love Me
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