Up Close and Personal Riddim [1998] (Penthouse)

Penthouse Records presents the “Up Close and Personal Riddim,” released in 1998

The “Up Close and Personal Riddim” is a various-artist Dancehall riddim produced by Donovan Germain for his own label, Penthouse Records.

It is a riddim that sounds particularly sweet yet it is not that cheesy at all. Its soft yet bouncy bass line is accompanied by a round lead synthesizer in the chorus. The softness of the chorus highly contrasts with the distorted edgy synthesizer of the verse. Subsequently, it adds dynamism to the rhythm and makes it stand out from the rest.

The compilation features well renowned artists such as Buju Banton, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Beenie Man, Hawkeye, Mr Vegas, Sean Paul and many more. If you like riddims of the late 90’s, make sure you’ve got this one in your collection. It is one of a kind. You may click here to view the track list.

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Up Close and Personal Riddim

• Artist(s):
  • Various Artists
• Genre: Dancehall
• Produced by:
  • Donovan Germain
• Label: Penthouse Records
• Release date: 1997

Track list

1. Alley Cat – Dirty Thoughts
2. Beenie Man – Do You Wanna Dis
3. Buju Banton – Up Close And Personal
4. General Degree – Sweet Cologne
5. Goofy – Spotlight
6. Hawkeye – A We
7. Little Kirk – I’ll Be Holding On
8. Mr Vegas – Wuk the Money
9. Pinchers – Yagga Yah
10. Richie Stephens – Weakness For Sweetness
11. Sean Paul – Nah Get No Bligh
12. Tanto Metro & Devonte – Everyone Falls in Love Sometimes
13. Donovan Germain – Up Close And Personal Riddim (Version)