![]() ![]() ![]() The riddim features, Sir Ford, Fanton Mojah, Anthony B, Lutan Fyah, Duane Stevenson, Devano, Luciano, Turbulence, Zamunda, Dameon Gayle and Lymie Murray. With at least 8 stand out singles the riddim also boasts a star studded cast who do justice to the Think Twice song originally by Canadian Celine Dion and also sampled by RnB’s Brandy in ‘Another Day in Paradise’. Released in November 2011, and produced by Warriors Music Production, ‘Think Twice Riddim’ stands out as a timeless rhythm. Without getting too much into Diwali, the reason I am talking of timeless is to pay homage to one of, if not the greatest modern dancehall riddim in the last 10 years. The riddim also features, Elephant Man, Lumidee, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Spragga, Brick and Lace and Wayne Wonder. Probably the reason the riddim gained such prominence. The riddim was credited to Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden and it features, Sean Paul with ‘Get Busy’, who was the stand out artist on the riddim. Such an example of a timeless riddim is Greensleeves Rhythm Album #27 popularly known as Diwali Riddim released in 2002. Only a few stick with you and are timeless so to speak. Over the years there have been riddims which get  traction but over months the buzz dies down. Robert Christgau said that "Banton's never released such a headlong album".Time and time again you get a riddim that is well subscribed gaining global attention and recognition. Critical reception Professional ratings Review scoresĭavid Jeffires of AllMusic commented its musical direction saying that "So much dancehall will probably alienate the massive fanbase Banton earned with the versatile efforts 'Til Shiloh or Unchained Spirit, but longtime fans who miss the fire of his early work are going to go ape for this one". ![]() But that's not to say he's got a bunch of crossover smashes here - fact is, he doesn't even have one". ![]() According to Robert Christgau Banton on the album "skillfully skirts the crude sexism and gangsta-influenced posturing that are today's ragga norm. He's dealt with the controversy for years, but the 2005 cancellations of some European shows seem to have been the " casus belli" for him, sparking in him the inspiration for Too Bad. Critics defined the musical choice as "provocative" and a "screw you world" move following the controversy around his 1992 homophobic track "Boom Bye Bye" rearing its head again. Musically the album marks a comeback to straight hardcore dancehall music for Banton, that follows his departure to a more roots reggae direction. ![]()
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