Krazy

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 25, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Greensleeves
• ASIN: B00008RWXJ
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,538 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #25 in Music > World Music > Reggae > Dance Hall

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dancefloor Special. . ., September 13, 2006

By 

Achis (Kingston, JA/Philipsburg, SxM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Krazy (Audio CD)

The once mighty Krazy riddim from early 2003 had dancefloors all through Jamaica more crowded than usual at it's peak. The riddim also went about as far as any before it in establishing a then up and coming, now top-flight producer, Vendetta, as one to watch at the controls in dancehall music. It had some bonafide hits, and somet that even had a little mainstream appeal beyond the dancehalls of Jamaica.

With a whopping 22 tracks (still missing a clean version of the riddim) and no solo artist repeating on a track (with the exception of Ele doing a feature for Wayne Wonder) most of dancehall's elite voiced the Krazy with the most notable exception being Beenie Man. You get a few names that you've never heard of before (and you have never heard from since) a few then up and comers and a few that are still on their way 3 years later.

The best tune here is definitely the ultra clever Rhyme by Ward 21. The tune does everything but Rhyme and to this day is one of the finest efforts the Ward has ever put out. Also of course check the other 2 bigger hits from this riddim Ele's Krazy and one of the many nice combinations from Kartel and Wayne Marshall Why You Doing It?

Besides taht are the tunes that didn't really make it to stations with much success but are fine tunes still Wayne Wonder and Ele's Crazy Feeling and Assassin's fine Too Show Off. Also really check Lady Saw's ot Gyal.

There is such a wide variety of artist's recording here; Roots stalwarts Determine, Junior Kelly and Anthony B seemingly find themselves out of place (especially Kelly) but they all do fairly well on their respective tunes, particularly Determine on his Top Form (Determine was going through a period where he did some find dancehall work over not only the Krazy but also the Time Tracel and Knockout riddims).

4 out of the final tracks on the album turn to decidedly newer artists. Wicked Calico steps way forward on his awesome Monogamy and is only slightly topped by one of the most underappreciated young artists to ever emerge from JA, Reagan, his story tellinng style and ability to forever back it up makes him one of the best lyricists in dancehall right now and his Mi No Know is on the lite side, but still a fine example of his wonderful execution.

Overall, 22 tracks of this riddim which never deviates from its original form not even a little bit will tire even the most hardened dancehall head (myself included) but the riddim is top notch, so I would reccomend it to a fan. Newer heads, these tunes aren't all that old so the original 45's are still readily available if you search for them. Love the riddim love the way some of the artists and particularly the producer have improved over the years, but the Krazy riddim album is still a full pack of excellent vibes.