Lignum Vitae Aka Baddis Riddim – Tri Yard Records

Produced by Tri Yard Records in 1999, Lignum Vitae aka Baddis Riddim is a tight three-track dancehall set that features Crossbreed’s Gal Inna Mi Divan, Elephant Man’s We Don’t Give A Fuck, and Lexus’ Gal Ina Di Night Ya. The rhythm is also known as Baddis, and it sits in that late-’90s run of hard-edged digital dancehall that Tri Yard was pushing at the time. Elephant Man is the most familiar name here, but the full lineup keeps the energy focused and aggressive rather than overcrowded. With just three cuts, the release feels like a compact showcase for the riddim itself, anchored by the raw delivery and street-level style that defined Tri Yard’s 1999 dancehall output.