Various Artists Bass Odyssey: Ragga Party Mash Up

• Words: Daniel Siwek
• Label: N20
• XLR8R Rating: /10

Peeps speak of the Jamaica/London connection, or the Jamaica/New York connection, but rarely do they hype the Jamaica/L.A. link. Well, N20, which operates out of Melrose Avenue, is out to change that with this continuous set. Released on a label that holds jungle and dancehall in equal regard, this CD is a hardcore pum pum mix that plays like one long track with cuts and mash-ups from Elephant Man, Beenie Man, Sizzla, and DJ Starscream from Slipknot (!). Assembled by Bass Odyssey, a crew well versed in the soundclash, the energy level stays on overdrive for the disc's entirety.