Shank I Sheck Riddim (1997) – Let Loose Records

Let Loose Records’ Shank I Sheck Riddim from 1997 keeps the classic dancehall format tight with just two cuts on the line, Lady P’s Lam Man and P Morrison’s Version. The riddim takes its name from the well-known Shank I Sheck foundation, a ska-era rhythm that was often revisited in later Jamaican music, and this release slots neatly into that tradition with a lean, no-frills presentation. Lady P brings the main vocal point here, while the Version cut gives the rhythm room to breathe and carry the arrangement on its own.