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A NEW ERA BEGINS THIS AUTUMN: VORTEX RIDDIM !
After years of creation, experimentation, and development, “Stargate Backing Band” is proud to unveil “VORTEX RIDDIM”, its most ambitious project to date.
Designed as a truly immersive experience blending “Reggae”, “Dancehall”, and contemporary sounds, “VORTEX RIDDIM” opens a new chapter in the Stargate universe. More than just a production, it represents a bold artistic identity built around a modern vision of Jamaican culture, where every track is part of a single, cohesive journey.
Scheduled for “Autumn 2026” and distributed worldwide by “VPAL Music”, the project will feature a lineup of top-tier artists including “Nigy Boy”, “Vanzo”, “Darrio”, and “Denham Smith”, alongside an “exclusive remix by Mavado”.
The journey kicks off with “Nigy Boy”; his single, produced by “Stargate Productions”, is accompanied by an official music video directed by Romain “Sherkhan” Chiffre.
But this is just the beginning.
Over the coming weeks, new visuals, exclusive previews, and various announcements will expand the world of “VORTEX RIDDIM” leading up to its official launch.
The portal is opening… It’s up to you to step through !
“VORTEX RIDDIM” – coming Autumn 2026
mixing by Denis “Rastyron” Thery – Studio K ☆ MASTERing by Olivier Planchard – Middle Side Mastering
#PressureBusspipe #Turbulence #LucianoMessenjah #RCRighteousChild #ExcoLevi #Treesha #KingMas #PrinceLevy #KennySmyth #ChineyKiki.
mixing by Denis “Rastyron” Thery – Studio K ☆ MASTERing by Olivier Planchard – Middle Side Mastering
#LucianoMessenjah #jahmason #ExcoLevi #DenhamSmith #darrio #kennysmyth #jahlanimuziq #jahtorius #deliman #makkanj #kinglorenzo #fittawarri #lannetty #faianatur #jerryjulian #sunsooley #marcusdavidson
BIOGRAPHY
Founded in 2018 by drummer, producer and Riddim Maker David Attal, Stargate Productions was created with one clear ambition: to build a creative bridge between Europe and Jamaica through original one riddim productions, distinctive artistic direction and a strong visual identity. Today, Stargate Backing Band has evolved into an independent reggae & dancehall production platform where music, imagery and storytelling come together to create a unique artistic universe.
The journey began in 2019 with the B.U Riddim, bringing together 17 international reggae artists including Luciano “The Messenjah”, Jah Mason and Exco Levi. Pronounced "Be You", the title embodies authenticity, independence and artistic freedom. The release was supported by the official video for True To The Music, performed by Luciano and directed by Romain "Sherkhan" Chiffre. Featuring internationally renowned choreographer Orville "Xpressionz" Hall, artistic director of Xpressionz Theatre and judge on Dancin' Dynamites, the video attracted international attention and established Stargate's signature as an emerging European reggae production.
Building on this success, the Love Like That Riddim followed in 2021, bringing together artists including Pressure Busspipe, Turbulence and Luciano The Messenjah. Built around a warm one-drop groove and a distinctive guitar arpeggio, the riddim blends conscious reggae roots with contemporary production. The single Blaze by Pressure Busspipe became one of the project's defining moments, later appearing on the album Heights of Greatness. Another highlight, Prince Levy's Vows, is available both as an official music video and as an intimate acoustic piano-vocal session, further reinforcing Stargate's commitment to combining musical authenticity with visual storytelling.
More than a record label, Stargate has become a creative platform where reggae, dancehall and visual storytelling converge into one artistic vision, continuously connecting European creativity with Jamaican culture.
Autumn 2026 will mark the opening of a bold new chapter with the release of the VORTEX RIDDIM. More modern, more powerful and firmly rooted in dancehall, this new production represents Stargate's most ambitious work to date. Its universe will unfold progressively through exclusive announcements, cinematic visuals and carefully revealed international collaborations, building anticipation before the official release.
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