Artistry Riddim – Young Vibez Production

Young Vibez Production lined up Artistry Riddim in late 2016 with a cast that leans hard into the sharper end of modern dancehall: Popcaan, Govana, Ikaya, Jafrass, Nesbeth, Dre Island and Deep Jahi all get a turn over it, with radio edits tucked in for the singles the producer clearly wanted pushed. The project runs 13 tracks and was issued December 2, 2016, through Young Vibez Production and 21st Hapilos Digital. That date matters because it places the riddim right in that stretch when the scene was tightening its focus on melody, menace and catchy one-drop hooks. Popcaan’s “Mi Unruly” and Jafrass’ “New Ting Fi Badmind” feel like the clear anchors here, while Ikaya’s “Service” and Nesbeth’s “Undying Love” pull a more conscious line through the set. The sequencing leans into radio cut, full cut, then the next voice, which gives the compilation a neat promotional rhythm.