TRAFALGA RIDDIM produced by RATTLER/VP RECORDS 2002
Trafalga Overview
The Trafalga Riddim, released in 2002, brought together some of dancehall’s most exciting voices. Bounty Killer & Angel Doolas delivered the hard-hitting track “Bounty,” while Danny English & Egg Nog,Tuf kept the energy high with “Gwaan Good.” The riddim also featured Cobra’s catchy “Mi Food,” and Buju Banton’s “Worable,” both adding their own style to the mix. Vybz Kartel’s “Gunz Like Mine” stood out with sharp lyrics, and Bling Dawg & Mr.Phang gave the party vibe on “Girls Like We.” Other memorable songs include Buccaneer’s “Dance Gal,” Galaxy P’s “Gunz We Have,” Round Head’s “My Crew,” and Vegas’s “Gal Feel Like.” Selectors quickly noticed the bashment-ready tracks on this release. The riddim’s upbeat tempo and melodic hooks made it a favorite in dancehall sessions. DJs loved how easily the songs blended together, giving the crowd a non-stop party feeling. Behind the scenes, RATTLER/VP RECORDS produced the Trafalga Riddim. VP Records is known worldwide for promoting reggae and dancehall, helping many Jamaican artists reach global audiences. RATTLER, working with VP, focused on keeping the riddim fresh with a strong melodic line and tight production. This approach helped the Trafalga Riddim stand out among other releases at the time. Today, this selector’s choice is remembered as an important moment in dancehall history. With its mix of top artists and energetic tracks, the Trafalga Riddim continues to get respect from fans and DJs alike.
Trafalga Tracklist:
- Bounty Killer & Angel Doolas – Bounty
- Danny English & Egg Nog,Tuf – Gwaan Good
- Cobra – Mi Food
- Buju Banton – Worable
- Vybz Kartel – Gunz Like Mine
- Bling Dawg & Mr.Phang – Girls Like We
- Buccaneer – Dance Gal
- Galaxy P – Gunz We Have
- Round Head – My Crew
- Vegas – Gal Feel Like
- Capleton – Nuh Back And Front
- Elephant Man – Di Anaconda
- Alozade – Girls Galore
- Determine – Bad Mine
- Kiprich – Mack 11
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