HIGHWAY 95 RIDDIM produced by MIXING LAB 2000
Highway 95 Overview
In the early 2000s, dancehall music in Jamaica was full of energy and excitement. The “yard beat,” as many call it, was the heartbeat of street parties and sound systems. Heavy basslines and catchy rhythms made people dance all night. In this lively scene, one compilation stood out for its deep sound and strong lineup of artists. At the center of this project was the producer known as MIXING LAB. MIXING LAB, led by Roy Francis, was respected in the industry for crafting clean, powerful rhythms. The studio, Mixing Lab Records, became famous in the late 1990s and early 2000s for its high-quality productions. Roy Francis and his team helped shape many hits, and their influence reached far outside Jamaica. The compilation brought together some of dancehall’s most exciting voices. Anthony B, known for his roots reggae style and big hits like “Raid Di Barn,” delivered the song “Big Time.” Black Rat, with his energetic flow, made a mark with “Slaughtering.” Bounty Killer, one of dancehall’s biggest stars, added his unmistakable voice to “Stush War.” Bounty Killer is famous for his album “My Xperience,” a classic in dancehall history. Other strong tracks came from Cutty Ranks with “Speech” and Determine with “Wash Me Looks.” Each artist brought their own style, but the heavy bass and unified riddim kept the compilation tight. Songs like Ghost’s “Touch Me” and Lexxus’ “Run Dem” added more flavor.
Highway 95 Tracklist:
- Anthony B – Big Time
- Black Rat – Slaughtering (Preview)
- Bounty Killer – Stush War
- Cutty Ranks – Speech (Preview)
- Determine – Wash Me Looks (Preview)
- Ghost – Touch Me
- Jah Moore & Sinbad – Herb Street (Re-E)
- Jigsy King – Have It Gal
- Lexxus – Run Dem
- Mixing Lab (Roy Francis) – Highway 95 Rhythm Version (Re-E)
- Faycal & Mad Killah – 6t De Ouf
- Raegan – Ragga Muffin
- Shaka John – It Affi Stop
- Sizzla – Roar (Preview)
- Various Artists – Highway 95 Aka Maffe Riddim MiX
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