MAD MAD RIDDIM produced by KING JAMMYS & JOHN JOHN RECORDS 1992
Mad Mad Overview
In 1992, a new dancehall riddim began echoing through Jamaican clubs, quickly catching the attention of sound systems and selectors. This recording, produced by the legendary KING JAMMYS and released on JOHN JOHN RECORDS, brought a fresh energy to the dancehall scene. KING JAMMYS, known for his groundbreaking work in digital reggae, had already made history in the 1980s with the Sleng Teng riddim, which changed the sound of dancehall forever. JOHN JOHN RECORDS, run by Jammy’s son Lloyd James Jr., continued the family legacy with strong releases throughout the 1990s. The riddim featured a lineup of respected artists. Grinds man delivered “m249,” a track that fit perfectly with the upbeat, driving rhythm. Captain barkley’s “wicked” kept dancehall fans moving with its catchy flow. Derrick irie, who had found success earlier with songs like “Hot Up” in the 1980s, contributed “nice to be good,” showing his smooth delivery and veteran presence. Penny irie added “him soft,” bringing his signature style to the project, while Sugar minott, a true reggae legend known for hits like “Good Thing Going” and his role in founding Youth Promotion sound system, sang “wake up.” Each artist brought their own flavor, giving the riddim a well-rounded sound. The mixing and production quality stood out, thanks to KING JAMMYS' expert touch at the board. His experience and attention to detail helped ensure every track sounded crisp and powerful.
Mad Mad Tracklist:
- Grinds man – m249
- Captain barkley – wicked
- Derrick irie – nice to be good
- Penny irie – him soft
- Sugar minott – wake up
- Power man – stone
- Papa san – crutch
- Risto benji – gun john crow
- Apache scratchy – drought
- Tony tuff – cant keep away from yourself
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