One of the hardcore deejays from the 1990s, Ricky General has still got game. He shows his timeless skills on “10 Million” and “Dolly Body”, his latest songs.
The veteran artist produced “10 Million” for his Orange Diamond Records, while “Dolly Body” is done for Konsequence Muzik.
“Is a good vibe for di youths an’ my longtime fans. Di key thing with dancehall is to stay fresh an’ dat’s what I always try an’ do,” said Ricky General.
In the 1990s, he ruled the dancehall with anthems like “Informer” and “Skettel Bomb”. Those songs were released after years of apprenticeship with producers such as Red Dragon and Jack Scorpio.
On “10 Million” and “Dolly Body”, Ricky General shows his willingness to reach out to new fans.
“Di youths dem listen to we, so we mus’ listen to dem. Wi have to change our style an’ give it to dem,” he stated.
Ricky General hails from the community of Waterford on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica. There, he developed his toasting skills on sound systems like King Larry; he also listened to his heroes who included dancehall heavyweights like Super Cat and Ninjaman.
His career flourished during the 1990s when he recorded songs for leading producers including Stone Love who released “Informer”. Like the self-produced “Skettel Bomb”, that song was a major hit in Jamaica, the Diaspora and throughout the Caribbean.
Written By Howard Campbell