Kopa Riddim
Encyclopedia
Riddim Driven: Kopa, also known as Kopa Riddim, is an album
produced by Black Chiney
that was released on May 10, 2005, as part of VP Records
' Riddim Driven
series.
The sound system Black Chiney evolved from founding member Supa Dups
' reggae/hip-hop mix-CD project, and was established after Supa Dups teamed up with Bobby Chin, who was a selector
in Tampa, Florida
's Poison Dart sound system in 1999. In 2001, with the advice of Bounty Killer
they quit Poison Dart to start their own sound Black Chiney
. After several years of touring all over the world, Supa Dups
decided to produce his own riddim
.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
produced by Black Chiney
Black Chiney
Black Chiney is a Jamaican sound system based in Miami, Florida. It consists of four Chinese Jamaicans mixed with African descent: Supa Dups, Bobby Chin, Willy Chin and Walshy Killa. The Caribbean slang "Black Chiney" refers to this racial mix....
that was released on May 10, 2005, as part of VP Records
VP Records
VP Records is an independent reggae record label, located in Queens, New York. It is best known for producing Caribbean singers.-The foundation:...
' Riddim Driven
Riddim Driven
Riddim Driven is a series of various artists compilation albums released by VP Records. Each volume of the series features tracks from multiple artists recorded over one or two reggae or dancehall riddims produced by various producers. The series began in January 2001 with the release of the...
series.
The sound system Black Chiney evolved from founding member Supa Dups
Supa Dups
-Biography:Dwayne Chin-Quee , better known as Supa Dups, is a Jamaican record producer, a drummer, and DJ/selector based in Miami, Florida. He is a member of the Black Chiney sound system and part of the duo D.A. & the Supa Dups with Chester French lead vocalist D.A. Wallach...
' reggae/hip-hop mix-CD project, and was established after Supa Dups teamed up with Bobby Chin, who was a selector
Selector (disc jockey)
Selector is the term originally used for a reggae/dancehall disc jockey ....
in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
's Poison Dart sound system in 1999. In 2001, with the advice of Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer
Bounty Killer is a Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective known as The Alliance.-Early life and career:...
they quit Poison Dart to start their own sound Black Chiney
Black Chiney
Black Chiney is a Jamaican sound system based in Miami, Florida. It consists of four Chinese Jamaicans mixed with African descent: Supa Dups, Bobby Chin, Willy Chin and Walshy Killa. The Caribbean slang "Black Chiney" refers to this racial mix....
. After several years of touring all over the world, Supa Dups
Supa Dups
-Biography:Dwayne Chin-Quee , better known as Supa Dups, is a Jamaican record producer, a drummer, and DJ/selector based in Miami, Florida. He is a member of the Black Chiney sound system and part of the duo D.A. & the Supa Dups with Chester French lead vocalist D.A. Wallach...
decided to produce his own riddim
Riddim
Riddim is the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of the English word "rhythm," but in dancehall/reggae parlance it refers to the instrumental accompaniment to a song. Thus, a dancehall song consists of the riddim plus the "voicing" sung by the deejay. The resulting song structure may be taken for...
.
Track listing
- "Straight Up!" – Sean PaulSean PaulSean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques , who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican pop rap and reggae singer.-1973–1996: Early life:...
(3:02) - "V.I.P" (Get Back!) – NotchNotch (artist)Norman Howell , better known as Notch is a R&B, reggae, dancehall and reggaeton artist. He was the former lead vocalist and one of the creative force behind the hip hop-reggae act, Born Jamericans....
(3:18) - "Kill The Dance" – Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
featuring AkonAkonAliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
(2:54) - "Hot!!!" – Tami ChynnTami Chynn-Early years:Tami Chynn was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Her father, Richard Chin, is of Chinese descent with Cherokee ancestry and her mother, Christine Chin is Afro-Jamaican and British...
(3:06) - "Father Elephant" – Elephant Man (3:39)
- "How Much Gyal" – Macka Diamond (3:04)
- "Wuk Gyal (Pharmacy)" – Busy SignalBusy Signal (artist)Reanno Gordon, better known by his stage name, Busy Signal, is an artist from St Ann, Jamaica. He has also lived in Tivoli Gardens, Papine, Spanish Town and other areas in West and East Kingston Jamaica and is a past student of Brown's Town Comprehensive High School...
(3:05) - "Hot Like Fire" – SizzlaSizzlaSizzla Kalonji, or simply Sizzla in are de reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is well-known for his above-average prolificacy...
(2:50) - "Turnin' Me On" (Black Chiney Remix) – Nina SkyNina SkyNina Sky is an American musical duo composed of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino .-Early life and career:Albino's parents moved to New York from Puerto Rico and were divorced when the girls were younger...
featuring ChamCham (singer)Cham is a Grammy Award-nominated Jamaican recording artist, most well known for his 2006 single "Ghetto Story" from his major label debut album of the same name, a song which led to multiple "story" songs by other artists in a similar vein. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records, and was...
(3:54) - "If You Wanna Ride" – Nicky B (3:23)
- "Love How You" – Delly Ranks (2:56)
- "Who Yuh Callin' – CapletonCapletonCapleton is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is also referred to as King Shango, King David, The Fireman and The Prophet. His record label is called David House Productions...
(3:20) - "Four Seasons" – Vybz KartelVybz KartelAdidja Palmer , better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall artist, songwriter and businessman. He has many nicknames, including Addi Teacher and Gaza Emperor.-Biography:...
(2:48) - "Ele Melody" – Elephant Man (2:49)
- "Kopa Riddim Version" – Supa DupsSupa Dups-Biography:Dwayne Chin-Quee , better known as Supa Dups, is a Jamaican record producer, a drummer, and DJ/selector based in Miami, Florida. He is a member of the Black Chiney sound system and part of the duo D.A. & the Supa Dups with Chester French lead vocalist D.A. Wallach...
(3:20) - "Shake That Booty" (Krumpa Remix) – Elephant Man featuring David BannerDavid BannerLavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...
(3:07)
Production credits
- Producer: Supa DupsSupa Dups-Biography:Dwayne Chin-Quee , better known as Supa Dups, is a Jamaican record producer, a drummer, and DJ/selector based in Miami, Florida. He is a member of the Black Chiney sound system and part of the duo D.A. & the Supa Dups with Chester French lead vocalist D.A. Wallach...
- Engineer: Sean Wedderburn
- Mastering: Paul Shields
- Project A&R: Bobby Chin, Willy Chin
- Production Manager: Mr. Morgan
- Art Direction: ZUZUKU a.k.a Blanquito Man