lick over
v.— «Countless Jamaican hits have been achieved by “licking over” or rerecording Studio One rhythm tracks, or riddims, as these instrumentals are known in reggae parlance.» —“Rock Through the Ages” by Rob Kenner New York Times May 23, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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