Zoom Dancehall – Steel Wheel Riddim produced by Sly Dunbar for Taxi Records and One Pop Music 2024
Steel Wheel Overview
The Steel Wheel Riddim brought together a powerful group of dancehall voices in 2024. Ambelique, known for his smooth lovers rock style and hits like “Cruising,” adds a soulful touch with “I’m The One.” Anthony Red Rose, famous for his classic track “Tempo,” delivers “Silence,” bringing his signature energy to the riddim. Bryan Art, a respected reggae singer and songwriter, joins with “A Just Life,” offering thoughtful lyrics and a melodic flow. Chico brings his dancehall edge with “Nuh Come Easy,” while David Prosper’s “Nothing Yet” adds fresh vibes to the lineup. The riddim was produced by Sly Dunbar, a legendary Jamaican drummer and producer, for Taxi Records and One Pop Music. Sly Dunbar, best known as one half of Sly & Robbie, has worked with artists like Black Uhuru and Grace Jones, helping to shape the sound of reggae and dancehall. Taxi Records has long been a home for innovative riddims, and with this project, the label continues its tradition of pushing boundaries. Other standout tracks include El Jamiquino’s “Estoy Afuera,” Hawkeye’s “Hand Up Deh” and “The Thing Set,” Hopeton Lindo’s “Mi Selecta,” and Seprano Silver’s “Lets Party.” Each artist brings their unique style, but the heavy basslines and gritty production tie the project together. For dancehall fans, 2024 will be remembered for the Steel Wheel Riddim. The tape’s energy and creativity lit up the dancehall, making it a must-play for selectors and a favorite for partygoers across the island and beyond.
Steel Wheel Tracklist:
- Ambelique – I’m The One
- Anthony Red Rose – Silence
- Bryan Art – A Just Life
- Chico – Nuh Come Easy
- David Prosper – Nothing Yet
- El Jamiquino – Estoy Afuera
- Hawkeye – Hand Up Deh
- Hawkeye – The Thing Set
- Hopeton Lindo – Mi Selecta
- Seprano Silver – Lets Party
- Shayy Soprano – Hot Gal
- Tanto Metro & Devonte – Lord Lead The Way
- Sly And Robbie – Steel Wheel Riddim
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