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Back to Basics

Beenie Man · 2004

57 min · 15 tracks · reggae

A vibrant blend of dancehall rhythms and infectious melodies that captures the party spirit of Jamaican culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for dancing
  • party anthems for celebrations
  • infectious melodies that uplift
  • mid-tempo vibe for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek introspective listening

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2004, Beenie Man had already established himself as a prominent figure in dancehall music, with this album marking his twelfth studio release. Following his breakout success in the late '90s, 'Back to Basics' served as a reaffirmation of his dominance in the genre after several years of fluctuating popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
Bounty Killer· Vybz Kartel· Sean Paul

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dude 4:15
  • 2 King of the Dancehall 3:37
  • 3 Love All Girls 4:04
  • 4 Dr. Know 3:41
  • 5 Grindacologist 4:17
  • 6 Get on Bad 3:45
  • 7 Good Woe 3:34
  • 8 Doctor Mi Rate Yu 3:34
  • 9 Set Away 3:43
  • 10 Eloh 3:28
  • 11 All Girls Party 3:43
  • 12 Pu**y Language 2:58
  • 13 D-O or G-O 3:42
  • 14 If a Neva God 5:05
  • 15 Back Against the Wall 3:57

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