Lallabella/Ghetto People Song Despite so so talents when it comes to songwriting (eeh...maybe that is a little to rude?) Everton Blender has assured himself a place in the history of reggae music with his cut to Tony Rebel produced Lallabella riddim. The song was hugely popular and the riddim seems to be a favourite of especially the internatinal crowd. I've really been surprised that the riddim is so favoured by jamaican livebands, it's surprisingly common to hear it being played live. Anyway, nice riddim and nice song in a classic style. After being so rude to Mr Blender I feel somewhat guilty so I'd like to take the opportunity to big him up a little. Even though his style is a little to leightwieght for my taste it must be said that he is really improving. His latest CD Rootsman Credential is quite nice. I've never been a big fan of Star Trails riddims and with this CD Blender has left Star Trail, instead working with a number of different producers which I think is a good moove. The riddims on "Rootsman Credential" may be minimalistic (some call it digital blipblop) but I prefer that to Star Trails super slick recuts of S#1 material. Selecta/June -99