Mr. Politician Riddim – Cylton Records

Mr. Politician Riddim – Cylton Records 1997

Cylton Records’ Mr. Politician Riddim surfaced in 1997 as a straight reggae set with eight cuts, led by Hopeton Lindo and Lady Saw on the title tune and backed by Anthony Red Rose, Determine, Jigsy King, Singing Melody, Sugar Black and Leh’ Banchulah, and Tristan Palmer. The tracklist also includes a rare instrumental version, plus tunes like Why, Zion Hill (Dance Mix), Belinda, Rise, and Blessed Is He. The combination of conscious lyrics and lovers rock touches gives the riddim a broad reach, with Hopeton Lindo and Lady Saw’s Mr. Politician serving as the key centerpiece.

Mr. Politician Riddim Tracklist:

1. Anthony Red Rose – Why
2. Determine – Zion Hill (Dance Mix)
3. Hopeton Lindo & Lady Saw – Mr. Politician
4. Jigsy King – Belinda
5. Mr Politician – Instrumental
6. Singing Melody – When I Think About Love
7. Sugar Black & Leh’ Banchulah – Rise
8. Tristan Palmer – Blessed Is He