Magnum Crank It Up Riddim – Upt 007 Records

Magnum Crank It Up arrived in 2011 from UPT 007 Records, the dancehall imprint tied to Supa Hype and Bobby Tukaz. By that point the label was already part of the uptown, sound-system-driven side of Jamaican dancehall, putting out sharp, club-ready rhythms with a clean, digital finish and a strong ear for voicings that could carry in a dance. This one sits comfortably in that lane, with a hard-moving groove, a bright synthetic edge, and enough space for each artist to bring a different attitude to the same bed.

The riddim’s pull comes from how it balances aggression and clarity. It has the kind of propulsive swing that suits street-tough talk, but it never gets muddy; the bassline stays tight and the mix leaves room for hooks and fast-paced singjay phrasing. Chozenn and Konshens sharpen that tension on “Judgement, ” a pairing that gives the cut extra weight. Munga brings his familiar badmind-deflecting energy on “No Reply, ” while Serani’s “How Comes” adds a smoother, more melodic turn. Nesbeth’s “Progress” and Press Fyah’s “Mi Nuh Gone” push the set into more reflective territory, and Tanto Blacks’ “Me Alone” keeps the mood rugged. Big Wayne, Ice Cold, Stein, Juggla, Blemz, Chedda, Hyah Slyce, Jr Daine, Tidal and Trilla all help flesh out a juggling that feels made for selectors who wanted variety without losing the pressure.

What makes Magnum Crank It Up work is that it doesn’t chase one mood. It moves between party flex, confrontation, and street commentary, and the rhythm gives each singer enough bite to leave a mark.