SNAPPLE DAPPLE RIDDIM VOL.1 – SIZE 8 PRODUCTIONS 1998
Snapple Dapple Overview
The Snapple Dapple Riddim compilation brought together some of dancehall’s most energetic tracks, quickly becoming a yard favorite after its 1998 release. The riddim features a strong lineup: 8 Team with “Consular,” Bounty Killer on “Magnet,” Chico delivering both “Gallivant” and “River Mouth,” Cobra with “Mek Mi Si Di Gal Dem” and “Tek It Off,” and Crissy D on three tracks—“Here Comes The Rain,” “Strike Like Matches,” and “True Colors.” Degree also appears with “Dutch Pot.” Each song rides the bouncy, streetwise groove of the riddim, but the artists bring their own style. Bounty Killer, known for hits like “Look,” adds his signature commanding delivery to “Magnet.” Cobra, who scored a chart hit with “Flex” in the 1990s, brings high energy to both his tracks, keeping the dancefloor moving. Chico’s “Gallivant” and “River Mouth” show his playful side, while Crissy D, celebrated for her vocals on “Sweets For My Sweet” with Ace of Base, brings smooth melodies to her three songs. Behind the scenes, the bashment arranger crafted a sound that captured the spirit of late 1990s dancehall—raw, catchy, and perfect for the dance. The riddim’s arrangement helped each artist shine while keeping a unified vibe throughout the project. Even in 2021, dancehall selectors still rate Snapple Dapple Riddim as a classic. Its mix of top artists, catchy hooks, and solid production has kept it in rotation at dances and on radio, showing the lasting power of a well-made riddim.
Snapple Dapple Tracklist:
- 8 Team – Consular
- Bounty Killer – Magnet
- Chico – Gallivant
- Chico – River Mouth
- Cobra – Mek Mi Si Di Gal Dem
- Cobra – Tek It Off
- Crissy D – Here Comes The Rain
- Crissy D – Strike Like Matches
- Crissy D – True Colors
- Degree – Dutch Pot
- Degree – Murther
- Degree – My Kinda Gal
- Degree – Shock Out
- Hawk Eye – Bass Wine
- Hawk Eye – What’s New
- Lady G – Only One Man
- Lady Saw – Naw Mix Nah Mingle
- Mega Banton – Dem Fi Leggo
- Vegas – Nobody
- Red Rat – Gal Don’t Worry
- Richie Stephens – Gun A Nu Fun
- O.K. – All A Really Want
- Tak – God He Knows
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