Above A Dem Riddim – Brimstone And Fire

Above A Dem Riddim lands as a tight little 2013 dancehall set from Brimstone and Fire, carried entirely by Saba Tooth across four cuts and less than a quarter-hour of music. The title tune, “Above A Dem, ” sets the tone with a clipped, militant chant, while “Full Up A Di Stamina” pushes the same pattern in a more playful direction and “The Art Of War” comes in both raw and radio versions. It’s a bare-bones production, all steady drum programming, lean synth accents and a bass line that stays low and insistent rather than flashy. With only one voice on the riddim, the focus stays on Saba Tooth’s rough-edged delivery and the way he rides the pocket, giving the project a stripped, archival feel that sits squarely in early-2010s modern dancehall.