Gun Powder Riddim – Star Trail

GUN POWDER RIDDIM produced by STAR TRAIL 1999

Gun Powder Overview

The yard session tape from 1999 had the Gun Powder Riddim running strong. Selectors played tracks like Anthony B — Dem A Question, Derrick Lara — All About Life, and Ghost — Tora. These songs set the mood, making the party lively from the start. Harry Toddler — Believe In Me brought more energy, while Roundhead Feat Mega Plough, Snakie Trouble — Equal Rights gave the crowd something to talk about. Mega Plough also did his own version of Equal Rights. The tape finished with Star Trail Family — Cant Stop The Youths and Wickerman — Things Fi Get Easier, keeping the vibe going until the end. Anthony B, known for his hit song “Fire Pon Rome,” gave a powerful performance with Dem A Question. Derrick Lara, respected for his work with The Tamlins, sang All About Life, showing his smooth vocal style. Ghost, who had success with “Do You Believe,” brought his unique voice to Tora. Harry Toddler, part of the Scare Dem Crew, gave fans Believe In Me, a track that fit right in with the party mood. Roundhead, also from Scare Dem Crew, teamed up with Mega Plough and Snakie Trouble for Equal Rights. The producer behind this riddim was STAR TRAIL, a label run by Richard “Bello” Bell. STAR TRAIL helped shape 1990s reggae and dancehall, working with artists like Capleton and Anthony B. The Gun Powder Riddim gave selectors fresh tunes for every session, making 1999 a standout year in dancehall.

Gun Powder Tracklist:

1. Anthony B – Dem A Question
2. Derrick Lara – All About Life
3. Ghost – Tora
4. Harry Toddler – Believe In Me
5. Roundhead Feat Mega Plough, Snakie Trouble – Equal Rights
6. Star Trail Family – Cant Stop The Youths
7. Wickerman – Things Fi Get Easier