OLDIES SUNDAY: Innocent Kru – Impossible Train (1998)

It’s another “Oldies Sunday” moment! We appreciate everyone who has been tuning in for our various selections. Today’s entry takes us back to the late 90s/early 2000s. We check out “Impossible Train” by Innocent Kru.

Produced by Sly & Robbie for Taxi Records and released in 1998, it was a display of lyrics and styles on “Impossible Train” by Innocent Kru. Comprised of cousins Benzly Hype, Dapsy Daps, Copper Kid, and Macka Head, this was the crew’s official debut single, and they kicked off things in a big way. The production sampled the theme music from the hit TV/Film franchise “Mission: Impossible“, and was given the real Dancehall treatment as each member delivered verses that had listeners rewinding. The creation of the track came by accident as it was originally a freestyle on the Riddim. Under the direction of Sly & Robbie, it was suggested to be recorded, and made an official track. “Impossible Train” was an instant hit for Innocent Kru, and crossed over to the International market shortly after its release. The track was featured on the group’s 2001 debut album, “Innocent“, and was a mainstay on many mixes.

Since the release of “Impossible Train”, the Innocent Kru went on to release more music. Members of the group would later venture into solo efforts, but their future successes together and apart never surpassed what “Impossible Train” gave them. Benzly Hype went on to release music, dabbled into TV/Film and released a series called “Me & Mi Kru” that quickly became a hit and featured guest appearances by members of the group, and worked with a number of Artists over the years as a Producer. Dapsy Daps a.k.a. “Clumsy Daps” released music over the years, but passed away in the 2010s. “Impossible Train” remains the group’s biggest hit.