MUSIC
A NEW ERA BEGINS !
After the B.U Riddim (2019) and the Love Like That Riddim (2021), Stargate Productions opens a new chapter with VORTEX RIDDIM, its third one-riddim project and the beginning of a new stage in the Stargate universe.
Created and produced by David Attal, VORTEX delivers a heavy, dynamic and contemporary Reggae/Dancehall sound built 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. A powerful and conscious opening chapter addressing violence, human coldness and the need for peace and unity through one essential question: Where is the love?
Vanzo – “Spotlight” follows on 30 October, bringing confidence and contemporary Dancehall energy, before the worldwide release of VORTEX RIDDIM on 13 November 2026, distributed by VPAL Music. The journey continues with Darrio – “Surviva” on 27 November and Denham Smith – “Certain” on 11 December, revealing four different identities within one shared musical universe.
Different voices. Different identities. One riddim.
Enter the Vortex. 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
Musician for over 25 years, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and Riddim Maker David Attal founded Stargate Productions in 2018 with one clear ambition: to build a creative bridge between Europe and Jamaica through original one-riddim productions and a strong artistic identity. Stargate Productions is a deeply personal project: David composes, performs and records the riddims himself, while also creating their visual identity through his work as independent graphic designer Visuals Maker. Music, imagery and storytelling are conceived as different parts of the same creative universe.
The first major chapter came 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 reflects authenticity, independence and artistic freedom. The project 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 helped establish Stargate's musical and visual signature on the international reggae scene.
The Love Like That Riddim followed in 2021, revealing a warmer, more roots and one-drop side of Stargate with artists including Pressure Busspipe, Turbulence and Luciano “The Messenjah”. Built around a warm one-drop groove and a distinctive guitar arpeggio, the riddim combined conscious roots reggae with a contemporary production approach. Blaze by Pressure Busspipe became one of the project's defining tracks and later appeared on the album Heights of Greatness. Prince Levy's Vows, released as both an official music video and an intimate acoustic piano-vocal session, further developed the connection between music and visual storytelling that has become central to Stargate's identity.
After these first two chapters, VORTEX RIDDIM marks a decisive new stage for Stargate Productions. More than a third one-riddim project, VORTEX represents the beginning of the musical and visual identity David Attal has been developing for years: a heavy, dynamic and contemporary reggae/dancehall sound, deeply rooted in Jamaican culture and supported by a distinctive cinematic universe.
Friday, 16 October 2026 opens this new chapter with the worldwide release of “Where Is The Love” by Nigy Boy, the first official single from the VORTEX RIDDIM. The track is accompanied by an official music video directed by Romain “Sherkhan” Chiffre, translating the song's powerful message into the striking vision of a cold, snow-covered Jamaica.
The journey continues on Friday, 30 October 2026 with “Spotlight” by Vanzo, before the complete VORTEX RIDDIM opens worldwide on Friday, 13 November 2026. Dedicated releases for “Surviva” by Darrio on Friday, 27 November 2026 and “Certain” by Denham Smith on Friday, 11 December 2026 will reveal four different artistic identities within one shared musical universe.
Distributed worldwide by VPAL Music, with promotional support and media outreach provided by Ralston Barrett and Run It Agency, VORTEX marks the true beginning of a new era for Stargate Productions — opening the door to new productions, new collaborations and the next chapter of its musical universe.
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