Riddimology 101: Essential Cuts of the “Billie Jean” Riddim

Text: Jeremy Freeman, Artwork: Irie Design The Billie Jean riddim first came to attention with the release of Shinehead’s 1984 cover of Michael Jackson’s smash hit “Billie Jean” on New York’s African Love label. Interestingly, the flip side of the original 12” was another cover (of UK R&B singer Junior’s “Mama Used To Say”) and […]

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