Crucifixion Riddim (1997) – Black Scorpio

1997 dancehall gets a sharp Black Scorpio showcase on Crucifixion Riddim, a three-track set featuring Bounty Killer’s Bedroom Crucifixtion, Elephant Man’s War Start, and Harry Toddler’s Morrow A Go Blow. The short lineup keeps the focus tight, with Bounty Killer leading a heavyweight cast that already includes Elephant Man and Harry Toddler in their rising-era dancehall mode. Produced under the Black Scorpio banner, the riddim reflects the label’s long-running reputation for hard-edged, sound-system-ready productions from Maurice “Jack Scorpio” Johnson’s camp. It’s a compact release, but the combination of three distinct voices and the fierce title theme gives it plenty of pressure for the year.