Agogo Riddim – Recordjet

Teacha Dee leads the way on Agogo Riddim, and his “Poor People” cut with Don Tippa sets the tone for a project that stays close to hard-edged dancehall and conscious themes rather than chasing club gloss. Produced by Recordjet and issued in 2017, the riddim lines up voices like Fireblack, Fitta Warri, Mr Joseph with Marlon B, Manda Bala, Sheik General and Mishkah, so the set keeps moving between straight talk, uplift and a bit of rebellion without losing its spine. Melanie Mulenga and Jahgun widen the palette near the back end, but it’s Teacha Dee’s opening statement that gives the whole thing its center of gravity, with “Poor People” landing as the cut that frames the riddim’s pressure and purpose.