LIGHTNING RIDDIM produced by 2 HARD PRODUCTIONS (GREENSLEEVES RHYTHM ALBUM #7) 2000
Lightning Overview
The Lightning Riddim brought together some of dancehall’s top names in 2000. Bounty Killer, known for international hits like “Look” and his Grammy-winning work with No Doubt, leads the charge with “High Grade Forever.” Buccaneer, famous for his unique pirate style and songs like “Bruk Out,” delivers “Oh My God.” Delly Ranks teams up with Christopher on “Dem Vex Now,” while Elephant Man and Wayne Marshall, both stars in their own right, join forces for “Hot Girls.” Frisco Kid, recognized for his energetic voice, adds “Thumbs Down” to the mix. The riddim was created by 2 HARD PRODUCTIONS, a team known for shaping dancehall’s sound through the GREENSLEEVES RHYTHM ALBUM series. Greensleeves Records has been a major label in reggae and dancehall since the 1970s, helping to bring Jamaican music to the world. The Lightning Riddim stands out with its sharp, punchy groove and strong horn melodies. The songs feel both classic and fresh, mixing roots dancehall with a modern edge. Each artist brings their own style, but the riddim ties everything together. The bashment rhythm set the tone for dancehall in 2000, showing how powerful production and strong lyrics can come together to make a lasting mark.
Lightning Tracklist:
- Bounty Killer – High Grade Forever
- Buccaneer – Oh My God
- Delly Ranks & Christopher – Dem Vex Now
- Elephant Man & Wayne Marshall – Hot Girls (The Club)
- Frisco Kid – Thumbs Down
- Gabriel – The Powers
- General B – The Girls We’ve Got
- General Degree – Yeah Man
- Hawkeye – La, La, La
- Kurup, Mr Vegas & Sean Paul – Eye For Eye
- Looga Man – Vision
- Lukie D – Goody Bang Bang
- Mr Vegas – Five W
- Nadine Sutherland – Sumthin’ More Than You
- Natty Chris & Greg Hinds – Lemme See The Hands
- Pacemakers – Bad Man
- Sean Paul – Shake It
- Spragga Benz & Sugar Slick – Clear To Me
- O.K – Bun Friend Enemy
- Ward 21 – Don’t Push It
- Zumjay – Hot Gal
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