OLDIES SUNDAY: Serial Kid – Little Shatta (1999)

May is recognized as “Child’s Month“. During this time on “Oldies Sunday“, we highlight some of our former Child stars. Many of our favourites started out in their much younger day, and either found success then, or it helped to develop their careers later in life. Today, we go back into time to check out Teen Recording Artist Serial Kid, and her track, “Little Shatta“.

Produced by “Computer Paul” Henton on the “M-16 Riddim” and released through Bootcamp Records in 1999, Serial Kid shares for her affection for a Man who is running the streets in, “Little Shatta”. Infatuation is the name of the game here, and Kid highlights some of the things that she admires in him, even though he lives a life that’s not positive. This is an example of the good girl liking bad boys, which continues to be a reality in today’s world. “Little Shatta” gained some traction for Serial Kid, and was one of the popular entries on the “M-16 Riddim”.

After the release of “Little Shatta”, Serial Kid would release a few more singles. She even made appearances at events like Sting, and Reggae Sumfest. With a lack of support from the music industry despite having great potential and co-signs from a number of prominent Producers, she would leave the music industry shortly after. Her small collection of singles however are still loved by many. “Little Shatta” is still played by many today.