Latino Riddim – Kings Of Kings 1999
Latino Overview
The 1999 yard session tape featuring the Latino Riddim remains a favorite for selectors. This release stands out because it mixes dancehall with sounds from other genres, giving the riddim a wider appeal. The bashment arranger played a key role in shaping this blend, bringing in new energy and guiding the session’s flow. Beenie Man’s “Ring Pon Finger” adds his signature style. By 1999, Beenie Man was already a major dancehall star, known for hits like “Who Am I (Sim Simma)” and his MOBO Award win in 1998. Ber Tus delivers “Assert,” using a strong voice to push the riddim forward. Buju Banton, with “Be My Love Tonight,” brings his unique tone. Buju Banton had released the Grammy-winning album “Til Shiloh” in 1995, showing his skill in both roots reggae and dancehall. Capleton Ft Moses join with “Crazy Look,” sharing the riddim with Moses - Crazy Look’s “Crazy Look.” Both tracks show how different artists can use the same beat in their own ways. Ce’cile’s “If U Have My Love” brings a smooth, melodic touch. Chrisinti & Jah Mason’s “False Hype” and Cutty Ranks’ “Looney” add more energy and lyrics. Danny English Egg Nog’s “Wah Dis God” and Danny English & Egg Nog’s “A Wah Dis God” close out the tape with humor and catchy hooks. Selectors still rate this session highly for its fresh mix of voices and genres.
Latino Tracklist:
- Beenie Man – Ring Pon Finger
- Ber Tus – Assert
- Buju Banton – Be My Love Tonight
- Capleton Ft Moses – Crazy Look
- Ce’cile- If U Have My Love
- Chrisinti & Jah Mason – False Hype
- Cutty Ranks – Looney
- Danny English Egg Nog – Wah Dis God
- Danny English & Egg Nog – A Wah Dis God
- Delly Ranks & Zumjay – Ready Fi Kill
- Elephant Man & Beenie Man – Mama
- Genius – Conscience
- Heather Cummings – Hanky Panky
- Heather Cummings Ft Round Head – Hanky Panky 2
- Illey Dread – Hot
- Jennifer Lopez – If You Had My Love (Clean)
- Jennifer Lopez – If You Had My Love
- Kings Of Kings – Instrumental
- Lady Saw – No Need
- Norris Man & Anthony B – Royal Empress
- Professor Nuts – Wow Yea
- Problem Child & Skeleton – Makin’ Money
- Professor Nuts – Nuttin Ah Gwaan Fada
- Red Rat – One More Girl
- Saba And Cecile – Girls Fi Get Love
- Spider Kat – Save Your Soul
- Zebra – How U Fi Dis
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