1999 was the year of Tony CD Kelly Production’s Kiki Riddim. The riddim had a host of top deejays who all made a significant impact. The riddim has a unique melody with an infectious computerised beeping that keeps you interested. The beat was even able to handle a Backstreet Boys sample of their catchy I Want It That Way chorus on Xtatik, Lexxus & Ci Smooth’s track with the same title.ÂÂ
Buju Banton left his mark on the riddim with Opportunity. At the peak of his powers then, Buju Banton enjoyed success on the conscious reggae tip with tracks like Pull It Up as well as Tribal War. Opportunity stood out once again, as Buju dropped some poignant lines about inequality and social injustices.ÂÂ
However, the track that sticks out for me presently, in line with the worlds’ current situation, is T.O.K.’s Lockdown. The track seems to have been tailor-made for the current COVID-19 Coronavirus quarantine. In the infancy of their illustrious career, T.O.K. put together a memorable track that has an uncanny relevance today. The lockdown was not necessitated by a health pandemic, however, the outcome remained the same.ÂÂ
