Affection Riddim (2017) – Fire Royal Records

Affection Riddim from Fire Royal Records sits in that lean 2017 dancehall space where the beat does most of the talking: three cuts, all tight and direct, with Champagnie’s “Krucial” leading off in a sharp radio-friendly version and raw take, followed by Niney Vennam’s cheeky “Cock It Up” and Syrahdo’s “Gold” closing things out. The whole thing runs just 20 minutes, which keeps the focus on the juggling rather than any filler, and Fire Royal keeps the arrangement spare enough for each voice to cut through. It’s a small but neatly assembled set, and “Gold” leaves the riddim on a clean, confident note.