Talk:Sleng Teng

'First fully computerised riddim'
While true in a strict sense, this statement could be misleading. For one thing, I have read (in "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by Brewster and Broughton) that Horace Ferguson's "Sensi Addict" (among others) preceded "Sleng Teng" as a digital riddim. Apparently "Sensi Addict" is based on earlier sources, so it's not 'fully computerised' in that sense. But I would nominate the term 'digital' instead of 'computerised' to describe the type of riddims that emerged in the mid-80s. "Sleng Teng" in particular could have been produced with as few as three pieces of electronic gear: the Casio keyboard, a drum machine and a sequencer. And given the resourcefulness of many Jamaican studios, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that they somehow produced this one without the aid of a sequencer. To me, the term 'computerised' implies a more sophisticated production method. (And by 'sophisticated' I mean more high-tech. Obviously only a very few producers can be considered in the same league as Jammys when it comes to overall aesthetic and achievement.)  The term 'computerised' does have currency and a certain meaning in Jamaican English/patois, indicating exactly this type of recording. But as far as I know 'digital' is synonymous, and it seems more clear to an international audience. I'll make appropriate changes in a few weeks, unless anyone objects.R0m23 (talk) 20:40, 29 June 2010 (UTC)

Have just read you comment and have seen although you observation hasen't been challenged you haven't made the change. I will go in to more detail as to why I think the change should not be made if this talk is still live.

In addition where is the release history details (vinyl only) of this landmark piece of music? I gonna do some research and add my findings. Unless asked not to. Tnasch (talk) 22:21, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

Untitled
http://rubadub.info/archives/1-The-Reggae-Vault-1-Sleng-Teng-Riddim.html - maybe this article can enhance the site.

May this also enhance the site. Sry to write in here, I don't know how to open a new section.

Info to "clear" out where the rock preset comes from

http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/04/casio-and-the-sleng-teng-riddim/

Though the Casio [rock] preset does share some elements with both of those tracks, Casio's Product Development and Music Engineer Hiroko Okuda tells Engadget it's categorically not inspired by either. How does Okuda know for sure? Because she created that preset.[]Okuda, the mother of the sleng teng, has one final twist to make sure the story of her famous riddim maintains an air of mystery. Despite revealing to Engadget that the Eddie Cochran and Sex Pistol rumors are false, she did admit the preset was based on a rock track. A British rock record from the 70s is all she would confirm. "You would immediately notice it once you hear the song."

Article heavily copied by Guardian
Notice the similarity between this Guardian article Reggae goes digital with the release of Under Mi Sleng Teng an the Wikipedia article. We should get royalties.--Salix (talk): 05:58, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Barrington Levy's "Under Mi Sensi"
The statement "Barrington Levy and Rebel MC re-used the chorus from the track in their 1992 rave track 'Under Me Sensi'," is misleading. Barrington Levy's original hit song "Under Mi Sensi," came out in 1984 and featured a repetitive chorus that was copied nearly word for word for "Under Me Sleng Teng" a year later. The Rebel MC track mentioned in the article is a 1990s revival track referencing Barrington Levy's 1984 original. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.23.161.108 (talk) 03:17, 19 March 2012 (UTC)

Removed citation request
After going through several sources to get the story straight I've added many more citations and organized the article to better reflect the complicated story of the riddim's creation.(talk) 05:54, 2 February 2022 (UTC)Georgelazenby