Playground Riddim – 2 Hard

Playground Riddim is a 1997 Dancehall release from 2 Hard that brings together a strong late-’90s lineup led by Mr Vegas, Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Spragga Benz, Mad Cobra, and Merciless. The cut that pushed it into heavy rotation was Beenie Man’s Sim Sima, while Mr Vegas’ Nike Air gave the rhythm an early spark and Sean Paul’s Infiltrate added another sharp moment to the set. Produced by Jeremy Harding under 2 Hard Records, the riddim became one of the label’s signature crossover dancehall sounds, with a lean, hard-driving groove that helped launch several careers and keep the version stack memorable.

Playground Riddim Tracklist:

1. Mr Vegas – Nike Air
2. Beenie Man – Sim Sima
3. Don Yute – Living In A Dream
4. General B – Scream
5. Glamma Kid – Big Ting
6. Lexxus – Fade Away
7. Mad Cobra – Big Gun
8. Merciless – Playground Riddim
9. Sean Paul – Infiltrate
10. Spragga Benz – Strong Performer
11. Swade – Through Your Fingers
12. Kid Kurrupt
13. Admiral T – Rapid
14. Dutty Cup Crew – Stick It
15. Monster Shack Crew – Instrumental
16. Destiny’s Child – No No No (Remix)
17. Mad Cobra – Pet & Pamper (Playground Riddim)
18. Merciless – Work Dem Raw