SKETTEL RIDDIM produced by STEELIE AND CLEVIE 1995
Skettel Overview
In the mid-1990s, dancehall music was bursting with energy in Jamaica. Clubs and street parties were packed, and the sound of bashment was everywhere. Bashment flow, with its lively rhythms and bold lyrics, became the heartbeat of dancehall culture. DJs and selectors played these tracks at every dance, and the crowd responded with excitement. A key figure in shaping this sound was the production duo STEELIE AND CLEVIE. Known for their sharp ear and innovative style, they helped bring the bashment flow to life. STEELIE AND CLEVIE had already made a name for themselves with hits in the 1980s and 1990s, working with top artists and creating riddims that defined an era. Their label, Steely & Clevie Records, was respected for pushing dancehall forward. On this riddim, a group of talented artists added their own flavor. Buccaneer’s “Teddy” stands out with its catchy hooks and confident delivery. Bushman’s “Call The Hearse” brings a dramatic edge, while Daddy Screw’s “Looks And Shape” adds playful lyrics and style. Delly Ranx delivers “Sentinel,” a track with a strong presence on the dancefloor. General B’s “Bad Inna New Clothes” brings attitude and swagger, and General Degree’s “When I Hold You Tonight” offers a smooth, romantic touch. Powerman’s “Slim And Trim” and Spragga Benz’s “She Wrong” each add unique voices to the mix. Together, these songs show the power of collaboration and the skills of STEELIE AND CLEVIE as producers. The bashment flow from this era remains a key part of dancehall history, still loved by fans today.
Skettel Tracklist:
- Buccaneer – Teddy
- Bushman – Call The Hearse
- Daddy Screw – Looks And Shape
- Delly Ranx – Sentinel
- General B – Bad Inna New Clothes
- General Degree – When I Hold You Tonight
- Powerman – Slim And Trim
- Spragga Benz – She Wrong
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