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Back to Basics
Reggae / Dub · 2004 · 13 tracks · 57m

Back to Basics

High-octane Jamaican dancehall defined by sharp digital riddims and Beenie Man's unmatched rhythmic swagger. A polished, club-ready snapshot of 2004 Kingston.

July 13, 2004 · Virgin

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Unapologetic, high-energy confidence rooted in the heat of a Kingston dancefloor.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 57m
03
Love All Girls
4:04
04
Dr. Know
3:42
05
Grindacologist
4:17
06
Get on Bad
3:46
07
Good Woe
3:35
08
Doctor Mi Rate Yu
3:34
09
Set Away
3:43
10
Eloh
3:28
11
All Girls Party
3:43
12
Pu**y Language
2:59
13
D-O or G-O
3:43
14
If a Neva God
5:06
15
Back Against the Wall
3:57
Moments Worth Listening For
The relentless rhythmic bounce of 'King of the Dancehall' setting the pace for the entire record.
The sudden shift to a more reflective, spiritual tone on the closing track 'If a Neva God'.
The rapid-fire lyrical interplay and medical metaphors driving the infectious hook of 'Dr. Know'.
Reviews

How does Back to Basics sound next to the rest of Beenie Man's catalogue?

Party Celebration+1.2σ

The writing leans notably further into party celebration than the rest of the catalogue.

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