Bad Cologne Riddim – Aicon / Crash Dummy Productions

Bad Cologne comes in sharp and stripped-back, with Aicon and Crash Dummy Productions leaning into a tense, modern dancehall swing that gives the big-voice cuts room to snap. I-Octane’s “Plutocrat” sets the tone with that moneyed, hard-edged energy, while ZJ Liquid’s “Gyalis Ting” and Vershon’s “Star Baller” keep the project moving with the kind of catchy, streetwise phrasing that has long been part of Aicon’s lane. The presence of raw versions for several cuts points to a producer who likes to let the riddim breathe on its own terms, not just hide behind the vocal. Released in June 2019, the set sits neatly alongside Aicon’s other dancehall work: lean, hook-driven, and built for the selectors who want something that cuts through loud.

Bad Cologne Riddim Tracklist:

1. I-Octane – Plutocrat
2. ZJ Liquid – Gyalis Ting
3. ZJ Liquid – Gyalis Ting (raw)
4. Vershon – Star Baller
5. Vershon – Star Baller (raw)
6. I Waata – Trouble Mekka
7. I Waata – Trouble Mekka (raw)
8. Banxx Di Artiste – 10×10 Carrots
9. Banxx Di Artiste – 10×10 Carrots (raw)
10. Nutty O – Prove Dem Wrong