Dark Lake Riddim – Machete Records

Machete Records’ Dark Lake Riddim from 2015 pulls together a heavyweight Dancehall lineup with Assassin, Beenie Man, Bling Dawg, Elephant Man, Junior Reid, Munga and Vybz Kartel among the standout names. Tracks like Mek We Show Dem, Defend It, Money Ova War and Smaddy Dead give the juggling a sharp, aggressive edge, while the mix also leaves room for tougher cuts like False Pretender and Special 9. The set has that mid-2010s street-ready sound Machete Records was pushing at the time, with big-voice performances and plenty of clash energy across the rhythm.

Dark Lake Riddim Tracklist:

1. Assassin – Mek We Show Dem
2. Beenie Man – Defend It
3. Bling Dawg – Draw We Out
4. City Kulture – 500 Years (Remix) Feat. Chuck Nubian
5. Craig Scott – Govern U Realms
6. Earthworm – Trust Faces
7. Elephant Man – Money Ova War
8. Junior Reid – My Place
9. Machete Records – Dark Lake Riddim
10. Munga – Special 9
11. Sarjeant D – False Pretender
12. Vybz Kartel – Smaddy Dead
13. Wada Blood – Fish Nor Affiliate
14. Wada Blood – Heat Is On