Flag Riddim – Main Street

FLAG RIDDIM produced by MAIN STREET 1996

Flag Overview

In the mid-1990s, the yard beat was a big part of Jamaican dancehall culture. Dance floors across the island and beyond were filled with energy, as selectors played new riddims that made people move. One of these was the Flag Riddim, released in 1996. This riddim had a bold, catchy beat that fit perfectly with the dancehall style of the time. The producer behind Flag Riddim was MAIN STREET, a label well known in the dancehall scene. MAIN STREET, led by producer Danny Browne, was famous for creating some of the most popular riddims of the 1990s. The label helped shape the sound of dancehall and worked with many top artists during its peak years. Two artists who helped make the Flag Riddim stand out were Hammer Mouth and Mad Cobra. Hammer Mouth’s track on the riddim, "So So Love," brought a unique voice and flow. Mad Cobra, already a star with hits like "Flex," added his song "Body Ready" to the project. His powerful delivery and reputation for chart success gave the riddim extra attention. Even today, selectors still rate the Flag Riddim highly. Its strong beats and memorable tracks like "So So Love" and "Body Ready" keep it popular in dancehall circles. The combination of MAIN STREET’s production and the artists’ performances made it a standout release from 1996.

Flag Tracklist:

1. Hammer Mouth – So So Love
2. Mad Cobra – Body Ready