NICE LITTLE BABY RIDDIM produced by ANNEX 1997
Nice Little Baby Overview
When the Nice Little Baby Riddim dropped in 1997, sound system selectors across Jamaica grabbed it fast. The riddim’s heavy bass and catchy groove made it perfect for dancehall parties and street dances. This was the kind of yard beat that kept crowds moving, with each tune built for big speaker boxes and late-night sessions. The arranger behind the bashment vibe played a key role, making sure every voice and instrument fit together. ANNEX, the producer, is known for shaping dancehall’s sound in the late 90s. ANNEX worked with several labels and is recognized for bringing out the energy in each artist. Their productions have earned respect in the dancehall community, with tracks getting steady play on radio and sound systems. The riddim features top names. Elephant Man Ft. Harry Toddler come strong with “Jail House.” Elephant Man, famous for his high-energy hits like “Pon De River Pon De Bank,” teams up with Harry Toddler, another standout from the Scare Dem Crew days. Tanya Stephens delivers “Big Ninja Bike.” She is well known for her sharp lyrics and later success with songs like “It’s a Pity.” Merciless Ft. Lady Saw light up the riddim with “Baby Bwoy.” Lady Saw, the “Queen of Dancehall,” also appears solo with “Baby Bwoy.” She made history as the first female DJ to win a Grammy Award (for her work on No Doubt’s “Underneath It All”). Other artists on the riddim include Queen Paula Ft. Lady Mackeral with “Money First,” General B with “Do Weh We Nuh Do,” Wicky Wacky with “Mama & Daughta Bruk Out,” and Powerman with “Look Up Mi Number.” Even now, this yard beat brings back the true 1997 dancehall energy.
Nice Little Baby Tracklist:
- Elephant Man Ft. Harry Toddler – Jail House
- Tanya Stephens – Big Ninja Bike
- Merciless Ft. Lady Saw – Baby Bwoy
- Queen Paula Ft. Lady Mackeral – Money First
- General B – Do Weh We Nuh Do
- Wicky Wacky – Mama & Daughta Bruk Out
- Powerman – Look Up Mi Number
- Elephant N.kutchie N H.toddler – Jailhouse
- Future Troubles – Serve
- Hotta Flex – Little Hero
- Version – Nice Little Baby
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