PASSPORT BUDDY RIDDIM produced by FATHER & SON RECORDS 1992
Passport Buddy Overview
In the early 1990s, dancehall was changing fast, with new riddims and fresh voices. One standout from this era is the Passport Buddy Riddim, released in 1992. The producer behind this was FATHER and SON RECORDS, a label known for pushing energetic dancehall sounds. Over the years, FATHER and SON RECORDS became respected for working with top Jamaican artists and creating music that selectors love to play in dances. This compilation brought together several artists, each with their unique style. Admiral Bailey, a well-known name in dancehall, is featured with "Mek We Dance And Gungu." Admiral Bailey is famous for hits like "Big Belly Man" and helped shape dancehall in the late 1980s and 1990s. General T.K. adds his touch with "Original Gun Ark." General Degree, who later scored big with the song "Traffic Blocking," brings humor and energy on "Something Funny." Wicker Man’s "Gun Smith" shows his gritty vocal style, while Derrick Irie, known for his deep voice, delivers "A Nuh You Shape." Each artist brings something different, making the riddim lively and fun. Other artists on the riddim include Major Bones with "Ready Body," Reggie Stepper with "Child Molesting," Grindsman with "Action Pack," Risto Benjie with "Passport Buddy," and Beenie Man with "Green Card Buddy." Beenie Man, of course, went on to become one of dancehall’s biggest stars worldwide. Even today, selectors still pull for this 1992 compilation when they want to get a bashment started. The Passport Buddy Riddim stays strong in dancehall culture.
Passport Buddy Tracklist:
- Admiral Bailey – Mek We Dance And Gungu (Skip)
- General T.K. – Original Gun Ark
- General Degree – Something Funny
- Wicker Man – Gun Smith
- Derrick Irie – A Nuh You Shape
- Major Bones – Ready Body
- Reggie Stepper – Child Molesting
- Grindsman – Action Pack
- Risto Benjie – Passport Buddy
- Beenie Man – Green Card Buddy
- Screechy Dan – Lonesome Blues
- Johnny Osbourne – Never Ending Love
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