Sean Paul’s “Get Busy” is arguably the most famous use of producer Steven “Lenky” Marsden’s Diwali Riddim, no small feat given that the dancehall beat inspired hundreds of tracks, including major pop hits by Rihanna (“Pon de Replay”), Lumidee (“Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)”), and Wayne Wonder (“No Letting Go”). It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and remains one of those anthems that serve as a clarion call to the dance floor. “It’s the ignition of those butterflies,” Paul told The New York Times in 2023 when describing how the handclap percussion makes listeners feel, readying them for the excitement of the moment when Paul beckons, “It’s all good girl, turn me on, let’s get it on to the early morn.” —M.R.
Source: Rolling Stone
