SUMMER HIT RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2010
Summer Hit Overview
Back in 2010, the Summer Hit Riddim brought a real parade feeling to soca music. This sound was everywhere during the big masquerade parades that year. The parade flow in this riddim mixed well with other genres like dancehall and reggae. You could hear the fast soca drums, but also the playful dancehall style and reggae’s easy groove. Doctor Bird Ft Harry Toddler made “Dance In Style” stand out with lively lyrics and a fun back-and-forth. Harry Toddler, known for his earlier hit “Don’t Run In” with Elephant Man, brought his strong dancehall voice to “Dance In Style” too. Tiny Ft Chi Ching Ching kept the energy up on “Jus Dance.” Chi Ching Ching, who later worked with Sean Paul on “Crick Neck,” gave “Jus Dance” his own creative touch. Tony Matterhorn, famous for his massive dancehall anthem “Dutty Wine,” gave us “Dem Jus Cant Touch Me,” adding his signature style to the mix. The island arranger behind this riddim helped blend all these sounds, making sure the parade energy stayed strong but fresh. The producer VARIOUS ARTISTS, known for many Caribbean collaborations and creative projects, shaped the riddim’s direction and mood. Even today, people remember this soca drop from the 2010 parades. It’s a great example of how soca, dancehall, and reggae can come together and keep the party going.
Summer Hit Tracklist:
- Doctor Bird Ft Harry Toddler – Dance In Style
- Tiny Ft Chi Ching Ching – Jus Dance
- Tony Matterhorn – Dem Jus Cant Touch Me
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