Technically, Bobby Konders and Jabba premiered the dumb-heavy new riddim from the leaders of dancehall’s new school last week on their Hot97 show. But since I’ve established my credentials by supporting the Daseca sound and the whole Alliance phenom early, early in the game, I got the greenlight to officially debut it on the web—or as I like to think of it, the blagga-blagga-blogosphere. So without further ado, may I present the Genesis riddim…get familiar.
GP93 Genesis riddim blend:
Serani, “When I’m Away”
Assassin, “The Fadda We Say”
Tnez, “Deh Same Way”
Aidonia, “We Nuh Bawl”
Mavado, “Squeeze the Trigger”
Bugle, “Not Guilty”
Raine Seville, “Go Hard”
Stream:Ghetto Palms Genesis Blend
A note on the tracklisting: these joints are so new that they don’t have titles other than “01 RAINE NEW MIX,” for instance. The title info above is not official, just my paraphrases of the chorus on each track. A note on the riddim: this shit is sick. I assume Genesis refers to the bible, as in Book Of, because it has that otherworldy, gangster-gospel feel to it that makes it a natural Mavado vehicle. But I have to say, and this is not necessarily a surprise for a Daseca beat, so far my personal joints are the Serani and Bugle tunes respectively. Mavado does kill it though.
It could also be Genesis as in: dawn of a new era, because Daseca seem to be attempting nothing less than that with their promotion strategy, working some reverse psychology shit on the over-saturated dancehall market by being hyper-selective about who they leak the tracks to (Me, Bobby Konders; you know, the big dogs). It seems to be having the desired effect because no sooner did they blast out the press release than UK veteran sound man and all-around classy dude David Rodigan shot back with the following:
“This is David Rodigan and I am delighted to have read your press release regarding a ‘new beginning.’ This is a heartfelt cry from me and thousands of other ‘reggae’ fans in Europe who have become utterly disillusioned by the state of the Jamaican music industry and the lack of thought behind its promotion.”
The real test of course will be whether YOU, music-head, go and lay out some hard-earned paypal for these tunes when they drop on iTunes one week from today on March 23rd.
Wow, incredibly mediocre riddim considering the hype. Huge letdown. Maybe try this kind of thing with strong product next time.
I (obviously) disagree…the version does not particularly grab your attention with exotic tempo or time signature but it’s extremely musical in a way that shines all the light on the vocalists…it’s actually very easy to blend because the build ups and break downs kinda draw the artists to follow in the same key, even the deejays…it’s truly like an instrumental song or a film score rather than just a rhythm section
it’s an okay riddim, but nuthing to stats ur jeans over
Eddie, good defense. I see those points. I’m more disappointed in the tunes than the riddim.
That sounds real good. the songs are well produced – the Asassin is mad. Ima support the music when it drops
If this is how “Big Dawgs” do it, I’ll stick with no pets at all. If they would have heard your doubles, they wouldnt have sent it to you.
Sounds like J. Timberlake should be singing on it
Riddim is alright. But promotion doesnt blow up the riddim, the Riddim does.
Sure I will get it for free soon enuff.
Big up Daseca still. Bugle mi artist!
sure you’re right. but in future please keep my doubles out your mouth.
not feeling it
this riddim is the shit you people don’t know good music if it smack you in the face big up aidonia and mavado for blazing up this riddim