Author: Various Artists

Format: Compilation

Release Date: 04-28-2008

Details: Some of the best tracks that use producer Arif Cooper's Celebration riddim are collected on Riddim Driven: Celebration. Vybz Kartel's melodic "Every Now and Then" is an excellent cut, massive Jamaican hit, and probably the reason why the riddim is often described as a hip-hop or R&B riddim. That comparison seems misplaced since Celebration features squeaky keyboards and thin handclaps, rather than the fat bass often associated with urban genres. What is true is that R&B-styled crooners are the only ones able to do much with the mediocre riddim since Wayne Marshall, Sean Paul, and Wee-Kenz provide the collection's best tracks. The only other interesting cut is Elephant Man's because it's odd to hear the usually hyper and cocky DJ with so little to say. Fantastic highlights but drop-dead dull filler. ~David Jeffries, Rovi

UPC: 054645224529

EAN: 0054645224529

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: New