PARTY RIDE RIDDIM produced by Richie Stephens for GOLD POT 1998
Party Ride Overview
In 1998, a group of top dancehall artists and producers came together in the studio to create a new sound. The energy was high, and everyone wanted to make something fresh. The result was the Party Ride Riddim, a yard beat that captured the rebellious spirit of its time. The creative direction came from Richie Stephens, who produced the riddim for his label GOLD POT. Richie Stephens is well known in reggae and dancehall, with a long career as both a singer and producer. He has worked with legends like Beres Hammond and has scored hits on his own, such as "Winner." His vision for the Party Ride Riddim was to keep the music rooted in Jamaican culture while making it exciting for dance floors everywhere. The riddim brought together some of the biggest names in dancehall. Bounty Killer & Richie Stephens teamed up for "Big Life," a track that matched Bounty Killer's commanding voice with Richie Stephens' smooth style. Bounty Killer is famous for hits like "Look" and is known as one of the genre’s most influential voices. Buccaneer delivered "Yuh No Fraid," bringing his unique pirate-inspired persona, which made him stand out with songs like "Boom Bye Bye." Copper Cat's "Stay In School" gave a positive message over the driving beat. U.S.T added "Time For Lust," while Mad Cobra, known for the international hit "Flex," gave fans "Sweet Emotion." Each artist brought their own flavor, making the Party Ride Riddim a touchstone of dancehall culture in 1998.
Party Ride Tracklist:
- Bounty Killer & Richie Stephens – Big Life
- Buccaneer – Yuh No Fraid
- Copper Cat – Stay In School
- U.S.T – Time For Lust
- Mad Cobra – Sweet Emotion
- Merciless – Can’t Play Me
- Mr Vegas – Jump Around
- Richie Stephens & Hawkeye – Gal Shotta
- Richie Stephens – Party Ride
- Scare Dem Crew – Scare Dem Flava
- O.K. & General Degree – Tears
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