Nice It Up Release Details
- Riddim year: 2008
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 15
- Unique artists on riddim: 15
- Production credits: NO DOUBT RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton, Duane Stephenson
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2008 Riddims List · 2008 Reggae Riddims
Barrington Levy’s “Murderer” is the one that jumps out first here, and it sets the tone for a 2008 rootsy juggling that leans on heavyweight voices rather than studio trickery. No Doubt Records lines up Levy with Beres Hammond, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, Capleton, Etana, Luciano and Morgan Heritage, so the riddim has that familiar cross-section of foundation singers and tougher dancehall names rubbing shoulders on the same groove. Levy’s sharp edge sits nicely against Beres Hammond’s smoother “I Surrender, ” while Capleton and Fantan Mojah keep the energy fiery and conscious in the middle of it all. It’s a clean, vocal-driven set with 15 cuts in total, and Sugar Minott’s “Real Thing Going” feels like a little extra jewel tucked in near the end.
Nice It Up Tracklist:
- Barrington Levy – Murderer
- Beres Hammond – I Surrender
- Bounty Killer – Roy
- Buju Banton – Lipstick Stain
- Capleton – Inna De Fire
- Duane Stephenson – Nature Boy
- Etana – I Am Strong
- Fantan Mojah – Chalice
- Gyptian – My Head
- Luciano – What A Heat
- Meditation – Woman Is Like A Shadow
- Morgan Heritage – People Hungry
- Sizzla – Give Thanks To Jah
- Sugar Minott – Real Thing Going
- Ziggi – Babylon System
