A mix dedicated to one of the most distinctive voices to come out of Brooklyn’s reggae-hip hop era. Mad Lion brought together dancehall attitude, boom-bap beats, and Caribbean influence during the mid-90s, creating a sound that stood out in New York clubs, radio, and underground tapes.
This mix runs through some of his most recognizable records along with collaborations and freestyles, including classics like “Shoot To Kill,” “Take It Easy,” “Real Lover,” and “Big Box Of Blunts.” You’ll also hear appearances from KRS-One, Funkmaster Flex, Rayvon, Ricksta, and Rey Pirin, showing the connection between dancehall, hip-hop, and Caribbean sounds that defined that era.
Tracklist:
01. Shoot To Kill (1993)
02. Take It Easy (1994)
03. Safe Sex, No Freaks (DJ El Niño Blend) Feat. Funkmaster Flex & The Ghetto Celebs with Rayvon & Ricksta (1995)
04. Big Box Of Blunts (1994)
05. Take Your Time (1997)
06. Brooklyn Massacre (1997)
07. Guerrero Borincano Feat. Rey Pirin (1997)
08. Rap City Freestyle (1996)
09. Own Destiny (1995)
10. Double Trouble (Third World Mix) Feat. KRS-One (1996)
11. Wannabemceez Feat. KRS-One (1995)
12. New York (1997)
13. Carpenter (1997)
14. Real Lover (1993)
15. Love Woman So (1994)
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