Outer Space Riddim (1997) – Must Bust Records

Must Bust Records’ Outer Space Riddim from 1997 is a rare dancehall set anchored by Mad Cobra’s Mr Hardcore, the standout cut listed on the release. The riddim sits in that late-’90s ragga pocket, with Must Bust handling the production and keeping the focus tight on one of Cobra’s harder-sided performances. Mad Cobra was already a familiar name in dancehall by then, and Mr Hardcore fits neatly into the tougher sound that helped define the era.