Brazilian Wax Riddim – Chimney Records

2007 was a busy year for dancehall, and Brazilian Wax landed right in that era when producers were chasing slick, club-ready rhythms with sharp drums and a big, glossy bounce. Chimney Records kept the cut lean with six tracks, but the pairings do a lot of the heavy lifting: Elephant Man’s “Way Down” comes in with his usual full-throttle energy, while Vybz Kartel’s “Wife Material” gives the riddim a slyer, more flirtatious edge. Chico’s “You Don’t Scare Me” and Delly Ranks’ “Wine Pon A Gal” add extra movement without crowding the mix, and the version itself shows off how tidy the production is. It’s the kind of riddim that sat comfortably between dancefloor pressure and radio polish, which made perfect sense for Chimney in 2007.

Brazilian Wax Riddim Tracklist:

1. Chico – You Don’t Scare Me
2. Delly Ranks – Wine Pon A Gal
3. Elephant Man – Way Down
4. Version – Brazilian Wax
5. Vital – Up In Da Club
6. Vybz Kartel – Wife Material