Hardcore Riddim – Fractal Entertainment

Hardcore Riddim comes in heavy and pointed, with Fractal Entertainment lining up a cut that sits closer to tough 2000s dancehall than anything soft-edged. Bushman’s “In My World” and Luciano’s “This Place” give the rhythm a rootsy pull, while Cutty Ranks brings the sharper deejay bite and Gyptian’s “Warn You” lightens the mood without losing the tension. The set also stretches to Courtney Melody, Ras Shiloh and Wappolus, so there’s enough vocal variety to keep the riddim moving without breaking its stern face. Issued in 2007, the compilation feels like a snapshot of a period when one rhythm could still carry singers, chanters and straight-up warning tunes in the same circle. Bushman’s “In My World” is the one that lingers longest, setting the tone with enough calm authority to anchor the whole side.

Hardcore Riddim Tracklist:

1. Bushman – In My World
2. Courtney Melody – Never Born A Killer
3. Cutty Ranks – No Heart
4. Gyptian – Warn You
5. Luciano – This Place
6. Many More – It A Go Red
7. Nico – Never Talk About It
8. Prince Theo – Stress Free
9. Raly Bop – Stickiest Grade
10. Ras Shiloh – The System
11. Version – Hardcore Riddim
12. Wappolus – Dem No Like Me