Shakespeare, who died yesterday at the age of 68, played on hundreds of recordings.
His playing was so deeply grounded, its pulse felt biological, and so irresistible he became not just the go-to man for reggae musicians, but for anyone interested in seismic grooves, from Dylan and Mick Jagger to No Doubt and Simply Red. Retrieved 10 June 2019.There were great reggae bassists before him, and after, but more than any other instrumentalist, Robbie Shakespeare, in tandem with his drum partner and co-producer Sly Dunbar, defined the bass-centric approach of the genre’s modern era, from the roots-rocker sound of the Seventies to the digi-dub dancehall of the Eighties, Nineties, and beyond. ^ "British single certifications – Chaka Demus & Pliers – Tease Me".^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1993" (in Dutch).^ "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1993" (in Dutch).^ "1993 Year-End Sales Charts: Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF).^ "Chaka Demus & Pliers: Artist Chart History".^ " Chaka Demus & Pliers – Tease Me" (in Dutch).^ " Chaka Demus & Pliers – Tease Me" (in German).^ " Chaka Demus & Pliers – Tease Me" (in French).^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF).^ "Chaka Demus & Pliers - Tease Me (Official Music Video)".Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). In between, there is footage of different people and scenes of the daily life in the city. Other scenes show them driving around in a red car or performing on the beach. It depicts the duo performing prancing around in a busy African city. Music video Ī music video was produced to promote the single. Its sparse rhythm and chugging chorus will make it irresistible on the floor." Another editor, James Hamilton described it as "deceptively fast mid-Sixties ska sample based crooning and toasting bouncy light cool reggae breeze". From the Shabba Ranks school of mellow laidback dancehall it makes a startling debut." Brad Beatnik from Music Week's RM Dance Update commented, "The waves caused by Shaggy and this duo's previous hit ' Murder She Wrote' should make this a surefire crossover hit. In its original form, this bright and sunny tune will breathe fresh air into any station it graces." Music writer James Masterton noted in his weekly UK chart commentary, "Latest ragga hit to come out of nowhere is this one. Hip-shaking staccato beats are prominent in an arrangement of loopy horns and playful vocals. Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Leave it to this savvy duo to find a different route for its pop-drenched reggae attitude.
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