Spragga Benz - The Test

Review by Becky George

Album Review: The Test by Spragga Benz (1995) Alright, let’s talk about The Test by Spragga Benz. If you’re into Reggae, Dancehall, or Ragga, this one’s a trip back to the mid-90s vibes straight outta Jamaica. Released in 1995 on Xtra Large Productions and Yaga Yaga Productions, it’s got that raw energy only Stranger (the producer) knows how to cook up. It’s not perfect, but it’s got character—and honestly, that’s what makes it stick. First off, the title track, The Test, is a banger. It’s one of those tunes that grabs you with its beat and doesn’t let go. The rhythm is hypnotic, like you’re floating but still nodding your head real hard. Spragga’s flow on this? Razor sharp. He’s spitting bars with this confident swagger that just screams “I’m here to prove something.” And yeah, maybe he was—1995 was a big year for Dancehall, so standing out wasn’t easy. But Spragga did it. This track sticks with me because it feels like a challenge, not just to other artists but to yourself as a listener. Can you keep up? Do you get it? That kind of vibe. Then there’s Version Murderer Remix. Man, this one flips the script completely. If The Test is all about intensity, this remix brings the chaos. It’s darker, grittier, and the bassline hits different. Like, WAY different. You can tell Stranger went wild in the studio with this one, layering sounds that feel almost experimental. What I love most is how unpredictable it is—you think you know where it’s going, and then BAM, it switches up again. It’s the type of track that makes you rewind just to figure out what exactly happened in the middle. Honestly, it’s kinda genius. Now, I gotta mention The Test (Version) too, even though it’s more of an instrumental take. For some people, versions might seem repetitive, but nah, this one adds depth. It strips things down and lets the production shine. It’s like hearing the skeleton of the song, and dang, does it slap. Looking back at The Test, it’s wild how much personality comes through in just three tracks. Sure, it’s short, but it packs a punch. Listening to it now feels like stepping into a time machine set to ‘95 Jamaica—a place buzzing with creativity and fire. And honestly? I kinda wish more albums today had this kind of fearless spirit instead of trying too hard to be polished. Here’s the random thought to leave you with: If Spragga Benz dropped this album today, would TikTok explode with dances to Version Murderer Remix? Probably. Just saying.

Artist: Spragga Benz
Album: The Test

Jamaica

Reggae

1995

Rating: 4.33

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Filename: spragga-benz-the-test.zip

MP3 size: 11.7 mb
FLAC size: 146.4 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Version Murderer Remix
The Test (Version)
The Test

Video

Spraga Benz - The Test - DANCEHALL OLE SKOOL - 1.2

spragga benz test

Images

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Catalog Numbers

YYPD1002-3

Labels

Xtra Large Productions
Yaga Yaga Productions

Listen online

ascolta in linea
ouvir online
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
online luisteren

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Repress

Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	Platinum Distribution

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Stranger

Notes

Hot Milk Rhythm
Originally released by Yaga Yaga Productions in 1995
Dist by Penthouse.

About Spragga Benz

Jamaican reggae deejay and musician (born 30 May 1969, Kingston, Jamaica).

Real Name

Carlton Grant

Name Vars

C. Grant
Carleton Grant
S. Benz
Spagga Benz
Spraga Benz
Spraga Benze
Spragga
Spragga B
Spragga B.
Spragga Ben
Spragga Bennz
Spragga Benze
Spragge Benz

Aliases

Carlton Grant

spraggabenz.com

Interesting fact about Album

Here's something cool: The album *The Test* by Spragga Benz is a hidden gem from 1995 Jamaica. It blends Reggae, Dancehall, and Ragga seamlessly. What makes it unique? The producer, Stranger, brought his magic touch to the project. And check this—the album includes a track called *Version Murderer Remix*. Back in the '90s, remixes like that were a big deal in the dancehall scene. It’s wild how music can transport you to another time and place.

Comments

jorgeoblitasrio

2025-03-15

Pulll Uppppp!!!!
Thanks for posting a clean version of this mjs, the others come off a record and you can hear the needle popping.

quinorbb

2025-03-15

2022

beccafrank14

2025-03-15

dammmmm! nice

goranmido

2025-03-14

2022...and still

alexandranisulescu10

2025-03-13

Mad !

thietkewebmyzozo

2025-03-13

How it's the lyrics, I don't understand thats singing him, I don't speak patwa, I searching the lyrics in Google but don't find it, How is the full lyrics of this song ???