Hot Wax Riddim – Lexxus International

HOT WAX RIDDIM produced by LEXXUS INTERNATIONAL 1995

Hot Wax Overview

When the Hot Wax Riddim dropped in 1995, dancehall fans quickly took to its raw and energetic sound. The riddim’s street anthem base gave it a powerful edge, and the response in the dancehalls was immediate. Partygoers loved the driving beats and the energy that filled every track. A big part of the riddim’s success came from the artists who voiced it. Lady P stood out with her song "Area Bad Boy," showing her commanding style that fans had already enjoyed on other dancehall releases. Mc Nail brought heat with two tracks: "Gun Phone" and "We Nuh In A No Joiking." His delivery matched the riddim’s intensity, and his reputation in the 1990s dancehall scene was strong. Patrick Irie added to the lineup with "Gun Fool," a performance that fit the riddim’s rough energy. The instrumental version, "Hot Wax - Lexxus Int." by Version, gave DJs and selectors a chance to let the riddim shine on its own. The riddim was produced by LEXXUS INTERNATIONAL, a name known for working with several influential dancehall projects in the 1990s. The label built a reputation for street anthems and raw dancehall productions that captured the sound of the era. Hot Wax Riddim stands as a classic example of the street anthem style that defined much of dancehall in 1995.

Hot Wax Tracklist:

1. Lady P – Area Bad Boy
2. Mc Nail – Gun Phone
3. Mc Nail – We Nuh In A No Joiking
4. Patrick Irie – Gun Fool
5. Version – Hot Wax – Lexxus Int