This compilation is a cross-section of the subtle textures within Jamaican dancehall.  From electrifying hardcore dancehall to sexy lovers' rhythms to Rastafarian roots-conscious reggae, Dancehall Dynamite features some of the pioneers as well as rising talents in the scene.  The emphasis is on a balanced diet of the modern Jamaican sound.  The raunchy, legendary DJ Cutty Ranks' "DJ Riding West" is tempered by the virtues of Rasta DJ Sizzla on "Good Ways," while the sultry bedroom anthem "Physical Attraction" by Richie Stephens and Crissy D is followed shortly thereafter by Merciless' ode to motherhood, "Mama Cooking."  Dancehall Dynamite contains equal dosages for purists and for club lovers: the hardcore sounds of Frisco Kid, Scare Dem Crew and veteran Yellowman are matched by the crossover appeal of mega-DJs Shaggy and Beenie Man, and the humorous "Big Man/Little Youth" by rising star Red Rat and Goofy, appears along with the call for peace, "Put Down Your Weapon" by Yami Bolo and Capleton.  The pulsating rhythms are provided by such masters as Sly Dunbar, Steelie and Clevie, Danny Browne, and Bobby Digital.  The album is a danceable mélange of the various subgenres of Jamaican dancehall.

 ~ M.F. DiBella, All Music Guide

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