EARLY WARM RIDDIM 2022 VOL 2
RELEASE DATE: 14TH JANUARY 2022
After the release of the Early Warm Riddim compilation in August 2021 there was a huge demand from fans of the riddim from different regions for a volume 2.
The riddim was in rotation in the UK, USA and in countries in Africa so the producer (ZigeDub Productions) heeded to the pressure and here is volume 2 with a set of talented voices.
The 8 track compilation opens up with with Trinidad's Jamelody with "Moving It On" a song he had in the locker for a while and found the right riddim to unleash it on.
Arguably one of the best reggae vocalists to come out of Trinidad. He burst onto the scene in 2008 with his debut album " Be Prepared" which had tracks like " Love Crazy" "Give Thanks" "Moving Away" and many more.
Ray Darwin popularly known for his hit track "Peoples Choice" released back in 2007, comes up next with "Always There For You" a song delivered in Falsetto which is not his normal singing style but decided to do something different.
UK based Tenna Star delivers a heart felt song entitled "Heaven", in many circles Tenna is compared to Jamaican singer Sanchez D due to his vocal style and similarity to the Jamaican singer. Always recording and reamining relevant in the UK reggae scene, this is just another quality song added to his list of quality songs.
USA born but UK based Rafeelya turns up with a fun song titled "The Early Earm" playing off the vibe and riddim name,describing what actually goes down during the Early Warm segment in a dance.
Rafeelya won Britains Got Reggae 2017 talent show and since then she has been going from strength to strength.
Slashe formely known as "Iceman" is a Jamaican based singer who is heavily associated with Donovan Germain at Penthouse Records comes with "Your Friend". This song can only be decribed as a "drama song", you just have to listen to the lyrics and you will get my drift. Not sure if Slashe is talking from expirience I guess you will just have to ask him....well delivered song.
Jamaican based Jah Lil comes in with "My Room", popularly known for his well received "One Wrong One Right" in 2017 which was featured on Strictly The Best Vol. 50 (VP Records).
Jah Lil has a number of singles doing the rounds, songs like "Outside" "Human Race" and hopefully "My Room" will add to that list.
Harmony aka Derrick Campbell is next up with "I'm Never Gonna Break Your Heart" a smooth song delivered to perfection, the younger brother to one of UKs leading lovers rock artist Don Campbell. defintely following in the footsteps watch out for him.
To round off the compilation its Bryan Art with a reality song,the song has undertones of what a lot of people went through during the pandemic lockdown, loss of earnings and employement and basically a lot of economic strife.
Bryan is based in Jamaica and is very down to earth when it comes to song writing,showcased a lot in his previous works like "Knowledge is Power" and "Cant Cut Wi Vibes"
The Early Warm Riddim Vol 2 will be released in all digital stores on 14th January 2022
Credits:
Instrumentation: Peter Hunningale
Mixing: Nereus Joseph
Mastering: ZigeDub
EARLY WARM RIDDIM 2021
Release Date: 6/08/2021
The Inspiration behind the Early Warm Riddim is taken from the early music segments in Jamaican dancehalls where selectors would entice patrons to come into the dance with some sweet selections, whether it be revival songs, Studio One or just some good Lovers Rock it basically set the mood for the rest of the night.
The compilation showcases talented vocalists from different backgrounds and different regions with their own intepretation of how the mood of the "Early Warm" should feel and sound like.
The compilation kicks off with Nigerian based Daddy West with a well delivered track entitled "Queen Of Glam". Known for crafting melodies he did not disappoint .
The second entry on the compilation by upcoming gospel sensation Ebiere (also based in Nigeria) can be taken as an answer track to Daddy West by listeners because of their similar singing styles. Ebiere puts down the gospel for a second and delivers a beautiful love song called " Super Hero".
Isha Blender the daughter of veteran Jamaican artist Everton Blender delivers a RnB influenced track with pulsalating vocals on "Kryptonite Love" definetly a song to watch out for.
Jah Device comes in with what can only be described as a coming out of pandemic
kinda vibe zoning in on the perilous times we find ourselves but always putting a positive spin. "Trying To Survive" comes in as the fourth track
Oge Kimono the daughter of Nigerian reggae legend Ras Kimono delivers a very personal song dedictated to her daughter, mothers around the world can relate to this song as the bond between mother and child is so real.
The first entry out of Jamaica comes from Publik Report with a well penned song entitled "Judge Me In Reality" unpackaging an aspect of relationships that is rarely spoken about.The insecure partner!!
When you come across a soulful voice you can only sit up and pay attention, Sabrina Diva who shuttles between Jamaica and United Kingdon delivers top of the range vocals on "Key To Your Heart"
if you ever needed a Love guide on how to treat your woman just listen to Santana's "Good Good Lovin". Santana who is Jamaican born but based in the United Kingdom is an artist who has been around the block and defintely an artist people need to check out more.
The compilation rounds up with tuff tracks from Shamir " Dive In", Taffari " I Love You" and WZDOM formely known as Jah Wiz " No Point Holding On
The Early Warm Riddim brings talented voices to new ears, the project is exciting and different so check it out.
Credits:
Instrumentation: Peter Hunningale
Mixing: Nereus Joseph
Mastering: ZigeDub