OVACAST RIDDIM produced by SUH FAR & DARKER SHADES RECORDS 2014
Ovacast Overview
In 2014, reggae music saw a return to the classic rocksteady flow. This style, known for its smooth rhythms and soulful basslines, stood out against other roots projects of the same year. While many producers were experimenting with digital sounds and faster tempos, the rocksteady flow brought a calm, organic feel to the scene. The Ovacast Riddim is a good example of this trend. Artists like Andidre, with the song “Speak Mi Mind,” and Dan Marcus, with “Oh Gosh,” used the riddim’s gentle groove to deliver strong, conscious lyrics. Danish X Recruit added their own touch with “Nuff Gyal,” while Eklypse’s “They Don’t Know” and Eska X Breakege’s “This Year” showed the riddim’s versatility. Montari also joined in with “Lock Road.” Andidre is known for his thoughtful songwriting, and Dan Marcus has built a reputation for energetic performances. These artists helped make the riddim memorable in 2014. Behind the scenes, the producer SUH FAR and DARKER SHADES RECORDS played important roles. DARKER SHADES RECORDS has a history of supporting conscious reggae and roots releases, helping artists reach wider audiences. The culture arranger’s job was to keep the sound authentic, making sure the music stayed true to its roots. The rocksteady flow of 2014 is now seen as an important part of reggae’s legacy, reminding fans of the power of simple, heartfelt rhythms.
Ovacast Tracklist:
- Andidre – Speak Mi Mind
- Dan Marcus – Oh Gosh
- Danish X Recruit – Nuff Gyal
- Eklypse – They Don’t Know
- Eska X Breakege – This Year
- G-Blunt – Run Dem Down
- Montari – Lock Road