Above The Lines Riddim – ZJ Chrome

ZJ Chrome has long been one of the sharper connector figures in Jamaican music, and Above The Lines Riddim lands squarely in that lane. Released on February 23, 2024 through CR203 Productions, the six-track set sits between reggae and modern dancehall, with a clean, digital pulse and enough room for each singer to shape the groove in a different direction.

Christopher Martin opens with The Hate Song, and his smooth, ringing tenor gives the riddim a polished edge. Konshens follows on Villian Story with a tougher, more confrontational tone, while Ce’Cile’s Can’t Change brings a more pointed, female-led stance that suits her long run in dancehall and reggae-pop. D Major’s Emergency keeps the momentum moving with a straighter vocal approach, and Alaine’s Be There softens the mood with her familiar warm, melodic delivery. Klyve closes the project on Always on Time, adding a newer voice to a set dominated by established names.

The riddim itself feels streamlined and modern rather than roots-heavy: crisp drums, a tidy bassline, and a production style that leaves the vocals front and center. It is the kind of cut where the song meanings matter as much as the bounce, with themes running through pressure, resilience, and relationship tension. ZJ Chrome and CR203 keep the package compact, but the mix of veteran voices and fresh energy gives Above The Lines Riddim real replay value.