Mercury (1998) Release Details
- Riddim year: 1998
- Style: Dancehall
- Total tracks: 11
- Unique artists on riddim: 11
- Production credits: 2 HARD
- Key artists on this riddim: Beenie Man, Hawkeye, Lukie D, Merciless, Mr Vegas, Red Rat
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 1998 Riddims List · 1998 Dancehall Riddims
Mercury Riddim, produced by 2 Hard in 1998, is a compact dancehall set with a strong mid-’90s-to-’98 crossover feel and a broad artist lineup that includes Beenie Man, Mr. Vegas, Red Rat, Sean Paul, Lukie D, Hawkeye, Merciless, and more. Beenie Man’s Sleep With Me and Mr. Vegas’ Bust Your Bubble are among the standout cuts, while Sean Paul’s Work With It and Hawkeye’s Say Yeah help round out the package with sharp, energetic deejay performances. The riddim is tied to Jeremy Harding, who was already building a busy run of productions around that period, and the 12-tune format gives Mercury a tight, versatile shape that still leaves room for a few memorable hooks and party-ready vocals.
Mercury Tracklist:
- Beenie Man – Sleep With Me
- Mr Vegas – Bust Your Bubble
- Arp – Mamma Makossa
- Red Rat – Girl With A Car
- Sean Paul – Work With It
- Dutty Cup – Happy Days
- Kurrup – Fish Mek Fi Sea
- Lukie D – Blow Your Mind
- Hawkeye – Say Yeah
- Italee – You Better Let Go
- Merciless – Where My Ladies At
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