Ghetto Whisky Riddim – Pure Music Records

By 2006, dancehall was deep in its gritty, streetwise phase, and Ghetto Whisky fits right into that moment with a tough, mid-tempo pulse that leaves room for chant-style hooks and confrontational talk. Pure Music Records’ production has that raw, percussive feel Delly Ranx was known for, and the strongest cuts lean into the beat’s dark swagger rather than trying to dress it up. Aidonia’s “War Munga, ” Chino’s “Formula, ” and Delly Ranx with Chino on the title cut give the riddim its sharpest moments, while Anthony B, Mega Banton, and Norris Man pull it in different directions without softening the edge. The last stretch matters too, with “Protect Our Souls” closing things on a more conscious note and leaving the instrumental’s cold-skinned bounce hanging in the air.

Ghetto Whisky Riddim Tracklist:

1. Aidonia – War Munga
2. Anthony B – Rise Dem
3. Boysie And Not Nice – Bung Bang
4. Brahma – Cant Stop Me
5. Chino – Formula
6. Craig Dennis – All Day
7. Delly Ranx – Shotta Fi Life
8. Delly Ranx And Chino – Ghetto Whisky
9. Khari Jess – Badness
10. Mega Banton – I’m Dangerous
11. Monster Twins – No Eating
12. Norris Man – Protect Our Souls
13. Rdx – Radaam
14. Round Head – High Grade
15. Sizzla – Ragga Muffin
16. Tok – Freeze
17. Tyrical – Bere Sitten
18. Vybz Kartel – Bruck Buddy Tactic
19. Vybz Kartel And Mavado – How You Gun Rise
20. Wayne Marshall – Who We Are