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‘Top Tier’- Guyanese producer Ridwaan Razak matched Jada Kingdom’s silky vocals in producing latest hit
Kaieteur News – Since its release ten days ago, ‘Top Tier’ a catchy hit with buttery lyrics by fast-rising Jamaican dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom, has pulled-in almost 500,000 views.
Guyanese music producer Ridwaan Razak
But while Jada’s fans are gravitating to the hit, Guyanese producer Ridwaan Razak is smiling in content, having worked on the production of the track by employing “creative freedom with the tone and direction,” he wanted to explore.
Diplomat’s Records, Slingerz Records and Razaak collaborated on the production of the single.
Razaak, who has worked with multiple dancehall artistes over the years, pointed out that ‘Top Tier’ already had a draft done with vocals from Jada. “So I had creative freedom with the tone and direction I wanted to go. I wanted a slow melody vibes with smooth dancehall drums mixed with my own style to match her silky vocals.”
Fast-rising dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom
He pointed out that ‘Top Tier’ isn’t the first song he worked on with Jada ; he produced a song for her and Jahvillani called “Dangerous” a few years back.
As regards working with Slingerz Records, Razaak said he has a close relationship with Kevin and Troy of the local records company. “We collaborate frequently because we believe in each other and share a common goal. We recently did a song on Popcaans album “Best Mood”, the song is called “Always Welcomed” and in the lyrics he shouts out and praises Berbice and Georgetown girls,” Razaak said.
Looking ahead, the US-based producer said he is “very optimistic about” music he has planned for 2024. “I’m collaborating with many new artists and producers,” he said.
On February 2, heavy-hitting Jamaican dancehall star Tee Jay will drop his album “I AM CHIPPY. Razaak produced Track 9 on the album.
The producer said he also has music in the works with artistes such as Malie Donn, Valiant, Byron Messiah and more.
He is adamant that he has lots of music in store to bring to the dancehall genre this year. “I look forward to keep doing bigger and bigger projects in 2024,” he said.
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