The Nightmare Riddim – Wuh Word Records

In the 2009 dancehall run, The Nightmare Riddim from Wuh Word Records pulls together seven cuts with a sharper, grittier edge than its title suggests, and the set keeps the focus on the artists rather than any big-name guest spots. King Youth’s “Nuh Come Near” and Invisible J’s “The Bride” set the tone, while Infamuss Regilata gets two passes at “Hardcore, ” one raw and one edited, which makes the sequencing feel a little like a producer testing the same idea in different frames. Kako, Gnius, and the pairing of Yoda And Little Speel fill out the roster, giving the riddim a compact, seven-track shape. Wuh Word Records handled the production, and the release is listed with seven unique artists on seven tracks.