Tropical And Istanbul Release Details
- Riddim year: 2005
- Style: Reggae
- Total tracks: 19
- Unique artists on riddim: 18
- Production credits: PURPLE SKUNK RECORDS
- Key artists on this riddim: Alaine, Anthony B, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Devonte, I-Octane
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 2005 Riddims List · 2005 Reggae Riddims
Purple Skunk Records takes a more melodic turn here, pairing a 2005 rootsy juggling with a title that points to both the warm, laid-back feel of “Tropical” and the tougher edge of “Istanbul. ” Anthony B’s “Don’t Worry, ” Jah Cure’s “What Will It Take, ” and Capleton’s “Loving You” give the riddim its emotional centre, while Bounty Killer’s “Gangster Love” and T. O. K’s bonus cut “Marijuana” push a sharper, more street-level energy through the same groove. The set moves with a light, percussive bounce and a clean bassline that leaves room for the singers to stretch out, which suits the mix of conscious lyrics, love songs, and a few harder dancehall moments. The tracklist runs through 19 cuts in all, including a version side, with Wayne Marshall, Alaine, and Wayne Wonder also in the mix.
Tropical And Istanbul Tracklist:
- Anthony B – Don’t Worry
- Bounty Killa – Gangster Love
- Capleton – Loving You
- Chappa Jan – My Pain
- Devonte – Let Them Grow
- I Octane – No Love
- Jah Cure – What Will It Take
- Natural Black – Life Be The Same Way
- Perfect – Dirty Shame
- Ras Murdak – Im In Love
- Stevie Face – Only The Poor
- T.O.K – Marijuana (Bonus)
- Teflon – Get Up And Strive
- Version – Istanbul Riddim
- Vybz Kartel – Never Love Another
- Vybz Kartel – Society
- Wayne Marshall – I’d Truly Die
- Wayne Marshall And Alaine – Dying For A Cure
- Wayne Wonder – Love And Affection
