MUSIC
A NEW ERA BEGINS !
After years of creation and development, Stargate Productions presents VORTEX RIDDIM, its third one-riddim project following B.U Riddim (2019) and Love Like That Riddim (2021).
Conceived and produced by David Attal, VORTEX blends Reggae, Dancehall and contemporary sounds around one riddim and four distinctive voices: Nigy Boy, Vanzo, Darrio and Denham Smith.
The campaign begins on Friday, 16 October 2026 with Nigy Boy – “Where Is The Love”, accompanied by an official music video directed by Romain “Sherkhan” Chiffre. The song addresses violence, loss and division through one essential question: where has the love gone?
Vanzo – “Spotlight” follows on 30 October, before the worldwide release of VORTEX RIDDIM on 13 November 2026, distributed by VPAL Music. The campaign continues with Darrio – “Surviva” on 27 November and Denham Smith – “Certain” on 11 December.
Different voices. Different identities. One riddim.
The Stargate portal is opening…
The Stargate portal is opening… It’s up to you to step through!
☆ mixing by Denis “Rastyron” Thery at Studio K ☆ MASTERing by Olivier Planchard at Middle Side Mastering ☆
☆ Worldwide distribution by VPAL Music ☆ Promotion and media relations by Ralston Anthony Barrett The Reggae PR Agency and Run It Agency ☆
☆ mixing by Denis “Rastyron” Thery at Studio K ☆ MASTERing by Olivier Planchard at Middle Side Mastering> ☆ Worldwide distribution by VPAL Music ☆
☆ mixing by Denis “Rastyron” Thery at Studio K ☆ MASTERing by Olivier Planchard at Middle Side Mastering> ☆ Worldwide distribution by VPAL Music ☆
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 and 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 and later appeared 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.
Friday, 16 October 2026 will mark the official opening of a bold new chapter with the worldwide release of “Where Is The Love” by Nigy Boy, the first official single from the forthcoming VORTEX RIDDIM. The single will be accompanied by an official music video directed by Romain “Sherkhan” Chiffre, introducing the project’s modern, powerful and cinematic dancehall direction.
The journey will continue on Friday, 30 October 2026 with the release of “Spotlight” by Vanzo, before the complete VORTEX RIDDIM opens worldwide on Friday, 13 November 2026. The release campaign will then continue with “Surviva” by Darrio on Friday, 27 November 2026, followed by “Certain” by Denham Smith on Friday, 11 December 2026.
Distributed worldwide by VPAL Music, with promotional support and media outreach provided by Ralston Barrett and Run It Agency, VORTEX RIDDIM represents Stargate Productions’ most ambitious project to date.
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