Phare Gunshot Riddim – Various Artists

PHARE GUNSHOT RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2005

Phare Gunshot Riddim lands like a snapshot of mid-2000s dancehall out of the Caribbean-French circuit, with a loose, rowdy energy that suits the title well. The cut that jumps out first is Tiwony and Féfé Tipical’s “Rastaman Attack, ” which gives the compilation a sharper edge than some of the more playful singjay turns around it, while Mighty Ki La and Daddy Killa keep the riddim moving with their own rough-housed takes. With 20 tracks and 25 artists, this 2005 set from Various Artists feels less like a neatly packaged concept and more like a working yard session captured in full flow. There’s even a version at the end, tucked away almost casually, like the real point was hearing how far the rhythm could travel.

Phare Gunshot Riddim Tracklist:

1. Apach’ – Yo Ka Di Ke Yo Roff
2. Ayrton – Copiclatt
3. Daddy Killa – San Kombine
4. Dj Srossy – Intro Megamix
5. Doctor Ly – Hum
6. Edalam – Pissanites
7. K – Ru – I Tini
8. Liberty King – Ki Moun Ki Diw
9. Little Espion – Fo Yo Sav
10. Lx & Ponchao – Baimbo Dead
11. Mighty Ki La – Top O Top
12. Rasanka – Dj Underground
13. Sadik & L’n’so – Pren Y Cool
14. Saik & Ocsen – Respe
15. Samx – Rouve Zie A Zot
16. Sista Chab’ly – Ready
17. Straika & Fly T – Bad A Bad
18. Supa Man – Nou Pa En Met
19. Tiwony & Fefe Tipical – Rastaman Attack
20. Version – Phare Riddim