The Girl Is Mine Riddim – Sun Set

Half Pint’s “Winsome” is the tune that anchors The Girl Is Mine riddim, and it’s the kind of silky, late-dancehall cut that helps explain why this Sun Set set still gets talked about. The lineup is a smart cross-section of the era: Anthony Red Rose’s “Champion Bubbler, ” Little John’s “Spin You Roll, ” Lone Ranger’s “Tom Drunk, ” and the Yellowman and Peter Metro pairing on the title cut all keep the energy moving, while King Everald gets two spins on “Walk and Skip, ” which feels like a nod to how strongly that voice fit the rhythm. Sun Set had already worked this sound in the early ’80s, and by 1986 the riddim had tightened into a cleaner, more conversational groove without losing its bounce. In the label’s catalogue, this sits right in that sweet spot where singjay style, deejay patter, and crossover-ready melodies all meet.

The Girl Is Mine Riddim Tracklist:

1. Half Pint – Winsome
2. Anthony Red Rose – Champion Bubbler
3. Early B – Hot Up Bout Ya
4. King Everald – Walk & Skip Version
5. King Everald – Walk & Skip
6. Little John – Spin You Roll
7. Lone Ranger – Love Affair Problem
8. Lone Ranger – Tom Drunk
9. Papa San – Pick Your Choice
10. Yellowman & Peter Metro – The Girl Is Mine