Diwali

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 21, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Greensleeves
• ASIN: B000067FVZ
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,738 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Version Album I've Ever Heard. . ., October 12, 2002

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Achis (Kingston, JA/Philipsburg, SxM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diwali (Audio CD)

Before I heard the Diwali, the best one rhythm or 'version' album that I'd heard was the Juice from VP's Riddim Driven seies, but the Diwali blows the Juice away. The vibe that it pulls is just so strong and it flat out ruled Jamaican and likewise worldwide dancehalls. As far as the album, it is absolutely devoid of bad tunes (which for me, is saying a lot because i am not a fan at all of some of the artists on i.e. Wyane Marshall, Dany English, Bling Dawg amd Zumjay (even Hawkeye) and their tunes are at least standable I even like Marshall's Overcome which is a good tune devoid of his signature annoying "CHOO CHOO CHOO") you can just play the album and walk away. Oddly enough my absolute favorite tune might be the final track which is just the riddim itself playing with a unique mix, close your eyes and listen and it conjures up all kinda fantastic imagery (an amazing vibe). The thing that sets this album apart from alll of the other one rhythm sets that I've purchased (i.e. the Juice, Bad Kalic, Liquid, Ghetto Slam etc.)is the producer's, Steven "Lenky" Marsden's, attention to detail. There is a base riddim and nearly every tune has a mix off of it, which certainly makes for an easier listen for non-dancehall fans that are not accustomed to artists voicing on the same backing track. Lenky's mixes makes nearly every tune unique in itself. My favorite lyrics on the riddim are nearly them all, however, standouts, the best of the best, include Bounty Killer's ultra tight Sufferah, Tanya Stephen's Can't Touch Me No More, perhaps my favorite Elephant Man tune ever- Elephant Message, CeiCile's Respect Yuh Wife, the Dr.'s That's Right, Spragga's Gonna Fight, TOK's Galang Gal, and Anthony B's Girls Buss. However, my absolute favorite has to be No Letting Go by Wayne Wonder, that is the best tune bar none that I have heard in '02, and it, at the time of my writing this is on top of many dancehall & reggae charts around the world (as was BK's Sufferah at one point). I also like Ruffest and Tuffest by the upcoming Assassin. Overall, I say definitely pick this one up. Several of my friends who I know don't listen to dancehall music regularly have purchased this one and they enjoy it thoroughly. It is rather hardcore patois, so you might want to consider that before you buy it, if you don't really understand the dialect, then don't make this your first venture in to reggae music. But besides this, there is nothing keeping me from recommending this one. This riddim just has a fantastic vibe. If music is playing when I die, I hope its the Diwali.
AMAZING!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 3, 2003

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shhaggy "shhaggy" (Jamaica, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diwali (Audio CD)

I haven't always been a big fan of these single riddim CDs, but this is one of the few that is very, very good. I think most will agree that "No Letting Go" by Wayne Wonder gave this CD popularity, but I think "Party Time" by Egg Nog is actually the best song. It's getting a TON of play time in clubs, expecially the Caribbean clubs around NYC. A great song.
P.S.- If you like this CD, check out Riddim Driven: Liquid. It's a little old, but still an excellent riddim with some strong songs in it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ULTIMATE DANCEHALL RIDDIM!!!, May 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Diwali (Audio CD)

This riddim by far outdoes any dancehall riddim eva made. It came out couple years ago but is still one of the only dancehall riddim you can play in a club, whether it's hip hop or reggao and still gets the dancefloor jammin'. It's a must have for any dancehall fan. Top 3 tracks on the cd is da Killa's 'sufferra', ele's 'elephant message' and for some reason Wayne Marshall's 'overcome' made the list..but all the tracks on the riddim is tight regardless...again, this has got to be the best riddim eva made...can't be beat. Bless