PAYBACK RIDDIM produced by DANGER ZONE RECORDS 2007
Payback Overview
In 2007, DANGER ZONE RECORDS released the Payback Riddim, a dancehall beat that quickly became a favorite in street dances and clubs. The riddim stands out because it mixes dancehall with touches of hip-hop and R&B, giving it a modern sound that connects with many listeners. DANGER ZONE RECORDS, known for supporting fresh dancehall talent and pushing the genre forward, built the Payback Riddim to be both hard-hitting and catchy. The label has worked with many top artists and helped shape the dancehall scene in the 2000s. The riddim brings together strong performances from some of dancehall’s best voices. Banton’s “Ready Fi Di Rumble” brings raw energy, while Beenie Man, known for his international hit “Who Am I (Sim Simma),” adds his playful style with “Buddy.” Buju Banton, who won a Grammy for his album “Before the Dawn,” shows his versatility on “Fi Gyal.” Capleton, famous for the classic “Cyaan Dead,” delivers three songs: “Cyaan Dead,” “Deal,” and “Snitch,” each with his signature fire and conscious lyrics. Cecile, a respected female voice in dancehall, adds a smooth touch with “Soft.” Other artists like Cutty Corn (“Call Me”), Frisco Kid (“Trouble”), and Hitlist (“Different Approach”) also bring their own flavor, making Payback Riddim a true snapshot of Jamaican music at the time.
Payback Tracklist:
- Banton – Ready Fi Di Rumble
- Beenie Man – Buddy
- Buju Banton – Fi Gyal
- Capleton – Cyaan Dead
- Capleton – Deal
- Capleton – Snitch
- Cecile – Soft
- Cutty Corn – Call Me
- Frisco Kid – Trouble
- Hitlist – Different Approach
- I Octane – Last Days
- Jigsy King – Nutten Nah Gwaan
- Lukie D – Bruk It Off
- Easy – Place Ah Run
- Peppa And G Mafia – We Nuh Rate Dat
- New Kidz – You I Like
- Rass Frazer – Take Dem
- Sizzla – Must Mek It
- Version – Payback Riddim
- Vybz Kartel – Good
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