Twice My Age Riddim (Remaster) – Gussie Clarke’s

Gussie Clarke’s Twice My Age Riddim gets another lap here, and the remaster puts fresh shine on one of late-’80s dancehall’s most recognizable crossover moments. Clarke, the Kingston producer behind Music Works and Anchor, was already one of reggae’s most polished hitmakers by the time he cut this rhythm, pairing crisp digital-era programming with the kind of melodic pull that could carry both lovers’ rock sweetness and harder-edged chat. The original title tune with Shabba Ranks and Krystal is still the anchor, and it is easy to hear why: her smooth, plaintive hook softens Shabba’s swagger, giving the cut real radio lift without losing its dancehall bite.

The lineup here keeps that balance intact. Cocoa Tea’s “Exactly My Age” brings his clean tenor and easy confidence to the rhythm, while Admiral Tibet’s “Black Skin Darkeyed Girl” pushes the riddim into more conscious territory, with his disciplined chant style sitting neatly over the groove. The remaster also folds in the “Brawta Mini Mix, ” pairing Shabba, Krystal, Cocoa Tea, and Admiral Tibet in a way that underlines how well Clarke’s production could hold different voices without crowding them.

What still makes Twice My Age matter is the feel: bright, springy, and sturdy enough for juggling, but smooth enough to cross outside the hardcore dancehall lane. This is classic Music Works craft, and the remaster lets that detail come through cleanly.