Playground (1997) Release Details
- Riddim year: 1997
- Style: Dancehall
- Total tracks: 18
- Unique artists on riddim: 16
- Production credits: 2 HARD
- Key artists on this riddim: Beenie Man, Don Yute, General B, Glamma Kid, Mad Cobra, Merciless
- Browse this riddim in year & database lists: 1997 Riddims List · 1997 Dancehall Riddims
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 Tracklist:
- Mr Vegas – Nike Air
- Beenie Man – Sim Sima
- Don Yute – Living In A Dream
- General B – Scream
- Glamma Kid – Big Ting
- Lexxus – Fade Away
- Mad Cobra – Big Gun
- Merciless – Playground Riddim
- Sean Paul – Infiltrate
- Spragga Benz – Strong Performer
- Swade – Through Your Fingers
- Kid Kurrupt
- Admiral T – Rapid
- Dutty Cup Crew – Stick It
- Monster Shack Crew – Instrumental
- Destiny’s Child – No No No (Remix)
- Mad Cobra – Pet & Pamper (Playground Riddim)
- Merciless – Work Dem Raw
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