Busy Signal Everywhere (Fleetwood Mac Cover)

Plenty of discussion has ensued about dancehall in 2016, as the genre has been drawn upon by everyone from Justin Bieber to Drake to Rihanna and every non-Jamaican in between. Over the years, more than a few catchy tunes have arisen from the moments when dancehall meets pop—from Beyoncé’s 2003 “Baby Boy” to Sia’s 2016 “Cheap Thrills,” which both called upon Dutty king Sean Paul—and, for those keeping track, it’s never called tropical house. But when dancehall meets the smooth sound of late 1980s radio sweetness? It’s pretty special.
So far the big tune on the warm and poppy “Feel Good” riddim, produced by Cordel “Skatta” Burrell, is Harry Toddler’s infectious “Middle East.” The real gem, however, is Busy Signal’s interpretation of Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 classic “Everywhere.” If a Jamaican cover of a soft rock staple sounds a little anachronistic, take a listen to Michael Bolton and Air Supply covers performed by reggae artists. Here, Busy’s autotuned chorus sounds just right alongside the bouncy bass and sugary backing vocals. Skatta has made sure that the sparkle of the original remains—an early holiday surprise from Downsound Records.