Toppa Top ’16: 16 Caribbean-Inspired Pop Songs That Were Everywhere in 2016

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December 19, 2016


13. Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul and Anne Marie, “Rockabye”

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In yet another example of Caribbean sounds and artists adding some much-needed layers to EDM, British group Clean Bandit sprung for steel pan rhythms and Sean Paul adlibs to tie their single “Rockabye” together. While the song is without a doubt heavy on the synths, you can’t deny the islands grooves deep in the cut.