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Gangalee Media Vibes

Track List

Christopher Ellis - Still Go A Dance
Randy Valentine - Bring Back the Love
Liam Bailey - Cold & Clear
Kirk Diamond - Too Ruff
Kumar - Never Fail
Lord Echo featuring Lisa Tomlins - Low to The Street
Chronixx - Queen Majesty
Courtney John - Lucky Man
The Paragons - Worried Man
Bitty McLean - Walk Away From Love
Kelly Makeda - Easy
Lady Lex - Breaking Up
Alton Ellis - Rocksteady
Major Lazer + Ezra Koenig - Jessica
Carl Dawkins - Satisfaction
Doreen Shaeffer - Ain't Gonna Change My Mind
Alton Ellis - Can I Change My Mind

Nice Up The Dance

Back in November, cookie queen (you ordered cookies and rum punch right?) and Caribbean good vibration-ist Nandie Myers hosted a chilled out Scarborough backyard hang for a multi-ethnic group of mostly forty-somethings…calling us her “backyardigans”, against a backdrop of beautiful autumn weather, we ate doubles, phoulourie and patties; shared adult beverages; and lit up the neighbourhood with laughter. Naturally, there was music…lots of dancehall and soca. At one point in the evening, as the soundtrack shifted to the classic sounds of 90s dancehall, our gracious host lamented that “they don’t make riddims like this anymore”. Ever the dancehall evangelist, I mentioned that they actually still do; it’s just that dancehall has also evolved to incorporate other sounds and textures that don’t necessarily appeal to folks of our *ahem* vintage…and in fact, my music library is full of contemporary dancehall riddims featuring the primal drum heavy thump characteristic of that classic 90s dancehall sound. To prove it, I told Nandie I would create a mix for her….so here we are…

…this mix, Backyardigans Volume 1, is the first in a series of mixes featuring contemporary-ish (think 2010s and onward) dancehall riddims and chunes that very much evoke that undefeated 90s dancehall sound. I hope you enjoy.

TRACKLIST 

RETRO TENG RIDDIM
Million Stylez - Watch and Pray
Been Man - Go Fi Mi Money
Burro Banton - Can’t Blame No Man
Anthony B - My Sound A Murdah
T Small - My Crown
Danjah - Ram Up Session

Busy Signal - What If
Agent Sasco - Be Careful
Agent Sasco - Mosquito Destroyer
Konshens - A So Mi Tan
Vybz Kartel - Gal A Get More
Vybz Kartel - Yardman Style
Vybz Kartel - Come Home
Vybz Kartel - In Stock
Spice - Bake A Man

DANCEHALL NIGHT RIDDIM
Kranium - Section
Cham - Jamaican Lolli
Miss O - Real Dolly
Ding Dong - New
Moyann - Real Boyfriend
Zagga - Love and Affection
Beenie Man - So Mi Stay
Mavado - Location
Jahshii - Dem Nuh Bad

BRILLIANT CUT RIDDIM
Agent Sasco - Star Buss
Queen Ifrica - Mi Love Yuh

Backyardigans Mix - Volume 1

Embodied Language - Segment 1

Jadyn “machiinegunfunkk” Hardie-Bardy is a queer Mohawk and Jamaican poet and beader living in Tkaronto. Her work explores culture and land reconnection, destigmatizing monoliths, and overcoming adversity. In January 2021 Jadyn released her first earring collection featuring statement and everyday pieces. Following her debut collection, in December 2021 Jadyn dropped a holiday collection featuring fall and winter style earrings.

 

In the fall of 2020, Jadyn virtually took over the Roots Lounge stage in participation with Josh Watkis’ Filter Through Skin, officially making her debut spoken-word performance. Additionally, Jadyn’s poetry was featured in Poetry inPrint’s In The Streets Project, reflecting on public safety. In 2021, Jadyn was featured at La Raza’s open mic courtesy of Spin El Poeta and Central Neighbourhood Housing’s National Day of Rememberance & Action to Stop Violence Against Women at the Amplifying Voices and Experiences event as a spoken-word artist. You can find Jadyn as a guest feature in Council Fire’s We Are Strong podcast discussing human trafficking, safety, and setting boundaries in a January 2022 episode.

Jadyn Hardy-Bardie - Bloody Hands

Todd Simmons is a multi-faceted artist of West Indian and Black American ADOS heritage. As a Black child with ADHD from an ‘underserved’ neighbourhood, Todd used art to escape the various traumas related to his circumstances and eventually the neighbourhood itself. His mother used her limited means to foster his creativity at a time when the school system offered little to no real resources to ensure the success of kids like him.

 

Todd's current project is focused on mapping and creating prototypes and creative protocols for 'Selective Memory' -- in order to bring it to larger, varied audiences through research and collaborations with writers, authors, poets, musicians and content producers from all over Canada.

 

'Obeah for the Un...' premiered at the Black Visual Arts Exhibition in London Ontario, April 3 - May 30, 2022.

 

poem read by: Adrian Neblett; Ataya Dixon-Noble McRae; Azuka Kamdibe; Sumter/April Sumter Lois -Freitag; Tanika Charles; Todd Simmons; Krystle Dos Santos; Xan Willoughby

Todd Simmons - SOUND FILE FOR LONDON SHOW- OBEAH FOR THE THE UN

"And when it comes to the sound of contemporary Caribbean music, for my
money, very few figures in the Caribbean's Diasporas are more influential than Ricky Blaze..."

...Born Ricardo Lloyd Johnson Jr. in 1988, to Jamaican parents in Flatbush, New York, singer, songwriter and producer Ricky Blaze’s music performs the trick of sounding recognizable and familiar while defying simple categorization. Blaze’s catalogue is one of alchemy; he combines sonic indicators from myriad popular and underground musical traditions and genres, transforming them into a unified whole that is compelling, sometimes cinematic, but always dance floor worthy."

--excerpts from 'His Name is Ricky Blaze c/o Gangalee.ca
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ABOUT THIS MIX:
This mix features tracks written, produced and/or performed by Ricky Blaze.

TRACKLIST
Ricky Blaze - Centerfold
Ricky Blaze ft. Alexus Rose - Apart
Kranium - Stamina
Ricky Blaze - Aye Yah
Konshens + Davido - Boom Bang
Gyptian - Deh Ya
RIcky Blaze ft. Kranium - This Moment
Ricky Blaze - Feel the Vibes (Party Vibe Riddim)
Shaggy - Wave (Party Vibe Riddim)
Notch - My Life (Party Vibe Riddim)
Mr. Easy - Dynamite (Party Vibe Riddim)
Ricky Blaze - Explosions
Ding Dong - Badman Forward, Badman Pullup
Ricky Blaze ft. Jim Jones - Feel Free
Ricky Blaze - Cut Dem Off
Ricky Blaze - Just You And I
Gyptian - Hold Yuh
Ricky  Blaze - Slam
Ricky Blaze - Give I
Mr. Easy - One Man (Boom Riddim)
Cecile - Indie Gyal (Boom Riddim)
Mr. Lexx - More Than You (Boom Riddim)
RIcky Blaze - Jolly My Baby
Kes - Endless Summer (Uptown Julie Riddim)
Ricky Blaze - All I Need (Uptown Julie Riddim)
Zoelah - Sell Off (Uptown Julie Riddim)
Gyptian - Stunta (Uptown Julie Riddim)
Ricky Blaze - Soft Strokes
Ricky Blaze ft. Alexus Rose - Vibes

His Name is Ricky Blaze

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A selection of tracks made for lovers.

Track Listing:

Cherine Anderson - Don't Take Me For A Fool
Chelley - Love Sick
Kali Uchis - I Know What I Want
Sevana - Too Shy
Khalia feat. I-Octane - One Dance
Estelle - Lights Out
Estelle ft. Taurrus Riley - Love Like Ours
Hollie Cook - Cry
Hollie Cook - Shadow Kissing
Naomi Cowan - Paradise Plum
Sevana - Love The Way
Kelissa - Best Kept Secret
Shanique Marie - Suga Dumpling
Kelissa - Take Your Time
Khalia - Badda
Estelle - Better
Jane MacGizmo - One Away
Santigold feat. Shensea - Don't Blame Me
Santigold - Goldfire
Jane MacGizmo - Too Late
Sevana - Sometime Love

Ladies Choice

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Gratitude is a must!


Track Listing

LION PAW RIDDIM
Bugle - Appreciation
Alexx-A-Game - Go Harder
Tanya Stephens - Set A Place
Agent Sasco - Winning Right Now

HIGH RISE RIDDIM
Bugle - Born A Winner
Jah Thunder - Joy
Fanton Mojah - Rat Race
Denise Belfon - Black Woman

THANKS FOR LIFE
Randy Valentine - Rubble Rebel (Champion)
Promise - Can’t Run Away
Blessed - Money Don’t Grow 

Koffee - Toast
Meleku - Fallen Love

RICE GRAIN RIDDIM
Alkaline - Pick Unuh Side
Jahmiel - Level Up
Chi Ching Ching - Rice & Peas
Shenseea - Shen Yeng Anthem

SHOCK VALUE RIDDIM
Dane Ray - Easily
Zagga - We Run Tings

OSAKA RIDDIM
Kerwin DuBois - Right For Somebody
Preedy - Warm Up
Voice - Alive and Well

DO THIS RIDDIM
Sekon Sta + Trinidad Ghost - Boom
Nessa Preppy - Issa Snack
Salty - Work

Gyptian - Perfectly With You

TOCO LOCO RIDDIM
Konshens - Sexin’
Demarco - Shaku Wine
Patrice Roberts - Touch Me
Kes - Nah Let Go
FOLI RIDDIM
Fay-Ann - Feel Good
Bunji Garlin - See Meh

Gratitude Is A Must Redux

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Track List:

Busy Signal - Expensive Order
Ding Dong - Lebeh Lebeh
Edem f. Stonebwoy - Power
Alaine f. Stonebwoy - Monday to Sunday
Kemar Highcon - So Saucy
Hoodcelebrity - Inside
Machel Montano f. Ding Dong - So Good
Kes f. Shenseea - So Close
Ricky Blaze - Explosions
Busy Signal - Got to Tell You
Demarco - Slow Wine

10X OVER RIDDIM
Kimba Sorzano -Daytime Party
Problem Child - Whole Heart
Patrice Roberts - Into You

WANT RIDDIM
Patrice Roberts - Work 4 It
Olatunji - Kaya
Mical Teja - Want

OLE TING RIDDIM
Machel Montano f. Jacob (Kassav) - Dance
Patrice Roberts - Good
Skinny Fabulous - Happy

PURPLE HEART RIDDIM
Farmer Nappy - Hookin' Meh
Nadia Batson - So Long

MONEY SEASON RIDDIM
Konshens - Don't Give Up
Khalia - Run This
Mr. G - Deal
Shaggy f. Noah Powa - Money Up

Spice - Romantic Mood

PEPPA MINT RIDDIM
Busy Signal - Know You Good
Konshens - Set it Up
Chris Martin - Ketch Up An Peppa

Renee Sixthirty - Haffi Share
RDX - Set Good

YAAD JAM RIDDIM
Machel Montano - Gym Trainer
Machel Montano - Good Vibes Only
Munga f. Fay-Ann Lyons - You Got It
Bunji Garlin - Do Road

Ricky Blaze - Slam
Walsh Fire f. Ice Prince + Demarco - Round of Applause
RDX - Gyallis
Agent Sasco - Star Buss
Stefflon Don - Senseless
Chi Chi Ching f. Stonebwoy - No Weakness
Walsh Fire f. Alkaline + Runtown - No Negative Vibes

Rum Punch

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TRACK LISTING:

Samory-I -- Black Gold
Samory-I - Is It Because I'm Black

MILE HIGH RIDDIM
Mortimer - Nice Up Di Scene
Morgan Heritage - Selah

Marlon Asher - Mama Say
Buju Banton - Steppa
Yaadcore - Ready Now
Jesse Royal - Lion Order
Meleku - How Great
Buju Banton - Country For Sale
Chase & Status ft. Kabaka Pyramid - Murder Music
Spragga Benz + General Levy - If Yuh Ready
DJ Khaled ft. Buju, Mavado, Sizzla, 070 Shake - Holy Mountain
Q Major + Freetown - Good Swimma
Izak King - Good Vibez

BREAD AND BUTTER RIDDIM
Jerry Star - Come and See
Taru - If You Were

Samory-I - Feeling
The Frightnrs - Gonna Make
The Frightnrs - Till Then
The Frightnrs - Gotta Find
Izac King - Nefertiti
Pressure BussPipe - Lonely Tonight
Sizzla - You Need Love
Emmy + D'France - Love Yourself First
Mortimer - Lightning

Black Gold / Love Is All I Bring

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TRACK LISTING
Marvin Gaye - After The Dance
Teddy Pendergrass - Come Go With Me
Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
Marvin Gaye - You Sure Love to Ball
Al Green - Simply Beautiful
Al Green - Glad You're Mine
Eric B. & Rakim - Mahogany
Mary J. Blige - No One Else
Mary J. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long)
Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator
A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum
A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
D'Angelo feat. Redman + Method Man - Left & Right
Notorious B.I.G. feat. Faith Evans - One More Chance / Stay With Me (Remix)
L.L. Cool J. - Doin' It
Grace Jones - My Jamaican Guy
Grace Jones - Nightclubbing
Sheila Hylton - Bed's Too Big
Dennis Brown - Gimme Sweet Loving
Horace Andy - Natty Dread A Weh She Want
I-Roy - Welding
Little Lenny - Bum Flick
Terror Fabulous - Position
Vegas - Di Position
Buju Banton - Haffi Get You
Buju Banton - Only Man
Powerman - Stone
Spice Romantic - Mood
Vybz Kartel - Pu$$y Mi Seh
Konshens - Big People Ting
Konshens - Don Dadda
Shabba Ranks - Big Time Greatest
Shabba Ranks - Ting-A-Ling
Mad Cobra - Gal Splurt
Tanto Metro - Unda Mi Guinness
Sean Paul - Infiltrate
Spragga Benz - Long Performer
Spragga Benz + Lady Saw - Backshot
Lady Saw - It's Raining
Angie Angel - Agony
Gully Bop - Pu$$y Specialist
Bounty Killer feat. Cecile - Ride
Baby Cham feat. O - Back Way
Konshens - Bruck Off Mi Cock
Vybz Kartel - Fever
Rihanna + Mavado - Work (The Heatwave Refix)
Ishawna - Equal Rights

Bedroom Bully

Short and sweet mix of classic tunes on the Pressure and Slide riddim.

Pressure and Slide - 2020-12-18, 6.42 PM

If drums and bass are Reggae and Dancehall’s key components, the riddim is the organizing principle. Riddim drives the action; it is the screenplay, the prime directive dictating whether the song(s) in question is for the feet and knees (skankin’) or the hips and waistline (winin’). 

Which category does the Pressure and Slide fall into? Like many (most?) of my favourite riddims the answer is resounding and resonant—it is both. 



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Riddimental - Pressure And Slide

Writer. First man standing. Last man sitting. Rum enthusiast. Loves Mangoes. Arsenal supporter. @lingualivity book peddler @basskultcha selectah! Suffers from Reggaemylitis. The beat goes on.

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