VACUUM SWEEPER RIDDIM produced by LIFE MUSIC? 1999
Vacuum Sweeper Overview
Admiral Bailey, Chaka Demus, Ed Robinson, Glen Washington, and Ian Sweetness all brought their voices to the Vacuum Sweeper Riddim in 1999. Admiral Bailey, known for his hit “Big Belly Man,” gave fans “Ruff Neck Chicken” on this project. Chaka Demus, who later found international fame with Pliers on “Murder She Wrote,” delivered the song “Ambitious.” Ed Robinson, respected for his reggae version of “Knocking on Heaven’s Door,” added “Kill Fus.” Glen Washington, famous for his soulful singing, performed “Don’t Baby.” Ian Sweetness joined in with “Vacuum.” Other artists on the riddim included D. Smoothe with “It’s Not Right But It’s OK,” Little Twitch with “Talking Twitch,” Live Wire with “Bye Bye,” Major One with “Who Say Di Major,” and Major Worries with “Short A Breath.” Each track brought its own style, showing the riddim’s flexibility. The riddim was produced by LIFE MUSIC?, a name known for blending romance and energy in dancehall. LIFE MUSIC? worked with different artists and helped shape the sound of late 1990s reggae. Their productions often reached dancefloors and sound systems across Jamaica. Vacuum Sweeper Riddim captured the lively street energy of dancehall in 1999. It became a favorite at parties and bashments, bringing together singers and deejays for a true celebration of the genre.
Vacuum Sweeper Tracklist:
- Admiral Bailey – Ruff Neck Chicken
- Chaka Demus – Ambitious
- Ed Robinson – Kill Fus
- Glen Washington – Don’t Baby
- Ian Sweetness – Vacuum
- D. Smoothe – It’s Not Right But It’s OK
- Little Twitch – Talking Twitch
- Live Wire – Bye Bye
- Major One – Who Say Di Major
- Major Worries – Short A Breath
- Mikey Jarret – Wah Dat 41 Shot
- Nardo Ranks – Why Why Why Why
- Pad Anthony – A Murder
- Screechie Dan – Ole A Wash Off
- Tuffest – Tek It Outside
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