Maybach 365 Riddim – Hangmen 3 and Cry Baby

Bad Cat’s Maybach 365 Riddim lands in that early-2000s dancehall pocket where the arrangements are slick but still punchy enough for the dance. Raymond Scott and Winston Ashman handle the production, with Scott better known in the scene as Benzino and Ashman as Cry Baby. The rhythm rides a glossy, mid-tempo bounce with a hip-hop edge, sharp keyboard lines and enough low-end weight to keep the selectors moving.

The lineup is deeper than the title suggests. Buju Banton, via “Maybach” with Major Damage and Benzino, gives the riddim its biggest name pull. Vybz Kartel’s “Remedy” brings a colder, more streetwise tone, while Mad Cobra’s “Old Dog” works the groove with veteran authority. Danny English’s “Run Back A No Gal” keeps the energy raw and direct, and Red Rat’s “Who Yooo” adds a playful, shout-along angle that fits the riddim’s party side. Wayne Wonder and Zumjay’s “Hot Girl” softens the edges a little, and Yami Bolo’s “She Wanna Be My Love” brings a smoother melodic touch.

The instrumental cut, “Hangmen 3 and Cry Baby, ” matters here because it lets the rhythm breathe on its own. That backbone is what gives the compilation its shape: a club-ready dancehall riddim with enough crossover polish to sit comfortably beside the tougher deejay cuts and the more radio-friendly selections.