Shy Guy Riddim – Work

Shy Guy Riddim – Work is a 1994 dancehall release built around Diana King’s crossover hit Shy Guy and her Mercy cut, with the instrumental version rounding out the small tracklist. Produced by Work, the riddim ties to one of Diana King’s most recognizable early songs, which later carried her name well beyond the dancehall lane. It’s a compact set, but the hook and melody of Shy Guy give the production its main pull, and the inclusion of Mercy adds a second Diana King feature that keeps the selection tight and memorable.