Ivory Tower Riddim – Flash Records

IVORY TOWER RIDDIM produced by FLASH RECORDS 1998

Ivory Tower Overview

In the late 1990s, reggae music was growing with new sounds and classic roots energy. In 1998, the Ivory Tower Riddim was released during this exciting time. The project came from FLASH RECORDS, a label known for keeping roots reggae alive. FLASH RECORDS had a reputation for warm, rich production and worked with many strong voices in reggae. The riddim featured three artists: Frankie Paul, Ivory Tower, and Paul Elliott. Frankie Paul was already famous in reggae circles. He was known for his smooth voice and big hits. His song on this project, "I Can Love You," showed his powerful style. Frankie Paul had earlier found success with songs like "Sara" and was often called the "Jamaican Stevie Wonder" because of his talent and blindness from birth. Ivory Tower delivered the track "Version," adding a pure roots instrumental to the mix. Their contribution gave the riddim a classic reggae feel, keeping the tradition of strong instrumentals alive. Paul Elliott brought his song "What We Need Is Love" to the project. He is known for his uplifting lyrics and clear message of unity. Paul Elliott has worked with many respected reggae artists and is recognized for his commitment to conscious music. Looking back, the Ivory Tower Riddim released in 1998 stands out as a favorite for roots reggae fans. It carried the true message of reggae, blending conscious lyrics with timeless rhythms, and remains a respected project from that era.

Ivory Tower Tracklist:

1. Frankie Paul – I Can Love You
2. Ivory Tower – Version
3. Paul Elliott – What We Need Is Love