Murda Riddim – Escape 2 Dancehall Records

Murda Riddim comes in as a compact 2007 dancehall juggling with a sharp little cast, the kind of one-riddim set that keeps the energy moving without overloading the ear. Bunji Garlin’s “Fire Now” is the obvious firestarter here, all clipped-up momentum and militant attitude, while Frisco Kid’s “Ha-Ya” and Harry Toddler’s “Gu-Weh” lean harder into the rude-boy side of the dance. Escape 2 Dancehall Records keeps the production tight and blunt, with Hemo and Moofire’s version cut sitting in the middle as the anchor. There’s also a bonus pull from I-Van, which gives the package a slightly loose, mixtape-like feel rather than a polished label compilation. Released in the middle of that mid-2000s dancehall run, it sounds very much of its moment: aggressive, fast-moving, and built for sound system play.

Murda Riddim Tracklist:

1. Bunji Garlin – Fire Now
2. Fire Links – None A Dem
3. Frisco Kid – Ha-Ya
4. Harry Toddler – Gu-Weh
5. Hemo & Moofire – Murda Riddim Version
6. I-Van – Dutty Shot-(Smash Riddim)-Bonus Track
7. Irokomanechi – Da-Me-Oh
8. Kadillac & Criss Cross – Kadillac Dance
9. M’lonie – Wine On You-(Ft Bassie)
10. Rankin Taxi – Gaki Reggae Jump 2007
11. Romie – Do It Do It
12. Romie – Move Your Body-(Smash Riddim)-Bonus Track
13. Sky Dance Crew – Sky Dance
14. Sultex 3000 – Wacky Jackson
15. Supa Hype – Liscenced Gun
16. Zumjay & Hotta Ball – Call All Dancers