Chronic Riddim – Shocking Vibes

Chronic Riddim was produced by Shocking Vibes and first issued in 1995 as a dancehall set with 14 cuts from 13 different artists. Beenie Man leads the lineup with Defend Apache, Gun Finger, and the title collaboration Chronic with Silver Cat, while Alley Cat, Frisco Kid, Future Troubles, Junior Tucker, Lady G, Little Kirk, Lt Stitchie, Powerman, Richie Stephens, and Terry Ganzie help round out the session. The riddim leans into the sharp, gun-talk energy of mid-90s dancehall, but it also leaves room for sweeter moments like Junior Tucker’s Properly Ride and Little Kirk’s Love Tonight. Shocking Vibes was one of the defining labels of the era, and this release captures that crowded, high-energy sound in compact form.

Chronic Riddim Tracklist:

1. Alley Cat – Nuh Fi War
2. Beenie Man – Defend Apache
3. Beenie Man – Gun Finger
4. Beenie Man And Silver Cat – Chronic
5. Frisco Kid – More Is Open
6. Future Troubles – Cant Bun In Peace
7. Junior Tucker – Properly Ride
8. Lady G – Pretty Brown Eyes
9. Lady Mackerel – Sadom And Gomarrow
10. Little Kirk – Love Tonight
11. Lt Stitchie – Gal A Come
12. Powerman – Ratings
13. Richie Stephens – Hold On
14. Terry Ganzie – Nyabinghi Rise