THE TAKE OVER RIDDIM – NOTNICE RECORDS 2011
The Take Over Overview
When the Take Over Riddim dropped in 2011, dancehall fans and DJs knew they had something special. This riddim brought together some of the biggest names in the scene. Aidonia came with "Miss Yuh Fuck," showing off his raw energy. Beenie Man delivered "Young Bud," adding his legendary style to the mix. Blak Ryno’s "Sick" stood out with its sharp lyrics and flow. Charly Black made people move with "Gyal A Bruck Out," while D'Angel kept it hot with "Hot Fi Dem." Each artist brought their own flavor, making the riddim exciting from start to finish. The selector’s choice for this release was easy. DJs loved the heavy bass and driving rhythm, and they quickly started playing these tracks in the dance. The songs fit perfectly together, so selectors could move from one to the next and keep the crowd on their feet. The riddim also featured other strong tracks like Dosa Medicine’s "Nuh Fear," Dotta Coppa’s "Talk," G Whizz’s "Come," Jah Vinci’s "Caah Kill Me," and Khago’s "Trouble." Each tune added something different, keeping the vibe fresh all night. Produced by ZJ Chrome, who is known for his work in dancehall, the Take Over Riddim became a favorite in parties and clubs across Jamaica and beyond. The way these songs came together made this riddim stand out. Years later, the Take Over Riddim is still remembered as a classic, showing how powerful a great selector’s choice can be in dancehall history.
The Take Over Tracklist:
- Aidonia – Miss Yuh Fuck (Clean)
- Aidonia – Miss Yuh Fuck (Raw)
- Beenie Man – Young Bud
- Blak Ryno – Sick
- Charly Black – Gyal A Bruck Out
- D’Angel – Hot Fi Dem
- Dosa Medicine – Nuh Fear (Clean)
- Dosa Medicine – Nuh Fear (Raw)
- Dotta Coppa – Talk
- G Whizz – Come
- Jah Vinci – Caah Kill Me
- Khago – Trouble
- Lisa Hyper – Stick A Pin
- Merital Family – Life Nuh Pretty
- Vegas – Right Yeah
- Navino – Touch Up Yuhself
- Nine Mill – Badmind People
- Pamputtae – A Mi Run Things
- Spice – Put It Pan Mi (Clean)
- Spice – Put It Pan Mi (Raw)
- Tony Matterhorn – Dancehall Duppy 2
- Ward 21 & Deewunn – Nuh Sleep
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