Diwali Riddim
A popular dancehall riddim popularized in 2002. This beat is characterized by syncopated clapping, and was givin its diwali name for it's influence from Bollywood dance music. It was credited to Jamaican deejay Steve "Lenky" Marsden [1], and appeared on several internatinal hit songs by Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Lumidee, Brick & Lace and Wayne Wonder. The riddim has been featured in U.S. television commercials via Sean Paul's song "get busy"[2]
| Artist | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Paul | Get Busy | Dutty Rock |
| Lumidee | Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh) | Almost Famous |
| Bounty Killer | Sufferer | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Wayne Wonder | No Letting Go | No Holding Back |
| Elephant Man | City Lock | Log On |
| T.O.K. | Galang Gal | Unknown Language |
| Brick & Lace | Love is Wicked | Love is Wicked |
External Links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otZDWHHmvdk
References
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