Diwali Riddim
From Wikipedia
| Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | May 21, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Dancehall, Reggae | |||
| Length | 64:20 min | |||
| Label | Greensleeves | |||
| Producer | Steven "Lenky" Marsden | |||
| Professional reviews | ||||
| Various artists chronology | ||||
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Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali, also known as the Diwali Riddim, is an album and popular dancehall riddim that came to prominence in 2002. The riddim is credited to Jamaican producer Steven "Lenky" Marsden [1], and appeared on several international hit songs by Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Lumidee, Brick & Lace (although their single, "Love Is Wicked" was not released until 2007), and Wayne Wonder.
The beat is characterized by syncopated clapping, and was given the name diwali for its Bollywood dance music influence. The riddim has been featured in U.S. television commercials via Sean Paul's song "Get Busy".[2]
List of songs using Diwali
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| Artist | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony B | Girls Buss | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Assassin | Ruffest & Tuffest | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Beenie Man | That's Right | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Beenie Man | War is over | |
| Bounty Killer feat. Wayne Marshall | Sufferer | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Bling Dawg | Alright for You | |
| Brick & Lace | Love is Wicked | Love Is Wicked |
| Buju Banton | Shala La | |
| Cecile | Respect yuh Wife | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Crissy D | Make it Real Good | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Danny English & Egg Nog | Party Time | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Diwali | XM24 Version | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Elephant Man | Elephant Message | Higher Level / Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| General Degree | Inna | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Hawkeye | Bubble & Wine | |
| Lumidee | Never Leave You | Almost Famous |
| Madd Anju | Dem ago Hard | |
| Mega Banton | It's OK | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Mr Reggaenarator | Art de rue police (police freak) | |
| Sean Paul | Get Busy | Dutty Rock |
| Spragga Benz | Da One | |
| Shakti | Ay Yo! | |
| Sheikh Terra & the Soul Salah Crew | Dirty Kuffar | |
| Tanya Stephens | Can't Touch Me No More | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| T.O.K. | Galang Gal | Unknown Language / Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Wayne Marshall | Overcome | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Wayne Wonder | No Letting Go | No Holding Back |
| Zumjay | Zumjay is my Name | Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27: Diwali |
| Spragga Benz | Gonna Fight |
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