International music producer Fitzroy Francis has began the 2015 musical year with the release of his reggae-dancehall oriented beat, 'Rhythm Acceleration'.

Reigning New York Producer of the Year, Francis teamed up with Daniel 'Axe Man' Thompson to conceptualise the project, which was released on October 7.

The rhythm features Chyna Nicole's Masquerade Of The Heart, voiced at Anchor Recording studio in Kingston, and Zanadu's AlwaysWant to Be With You, recorded and mixed in New York.

Other artistes set to feature on the rhythm are international cultural singer Chrisinti and two-time Grammy-winning deejay, Shabba Ranks. An instrumental by 'Axe Man' is also on the horizon.

The songs are getting good airplay in the US and Europe. Both songs were made available digitally, worldwide, by VP Records' Vpal Distribution.

Francis, a Jamaican who resides in Queens, New York, spoke optimistically about the potential success of his latest studio effort.

"The rhythm has already become a favourite in the public domain. Chyna Nicole and Zanadu's songs are enjoying heavy rotation on radio throughout Europe and America. I am not surprised because of the quality work invested in the project," he said.

Chrisinti, who is expected to voice Need You Now/Take Me Back in the coming days, said he is particularly impressed with the melodic flow the rhythm offers.

"The rhythm has a different vibes to it. It has this harmonic tone, which is always an attraction," Chrisinti said.