Skateland Killer Riddim – Maximum Sound

Maximum Sound’s Skateland Killer Riddim sits neatly in the label’s 2011 roots-reggae run, and it keeps the focus on a tight six-track set rather than trying to stretch the concept any further. Alborosie’s “Jahnhoy, ” Luciano’s “By Jah Will, ” and Tarrus Riley’s “Rebel” give the riddim its strongest pull, while Captain Sibad’s “World Wide Rebellion” and Dean Fraser’s “Skateland Sax” add a sharper edge with deejay energy and live horn phrasing. The production leans on a warm, militant one-drop feel with enough bass weight to keep it rooted in soundsystem territory, and the inclusion of a dub cut under the Maximum Sound Crew name ties the whole thing back to the producer’s hand. Released in 2011, the project runs six versions deep, with each cut clocking in at around 3: 38.