At Work Riddim – Various Artists

Tight, clipped dancehall energy runs through At Work Riddim, a four-cut set from 2010 that keeps the focus on the songs rather than any sprawling cast. Lodja’s “Fénoménal” opens the sequence, with Madniss and Zicko pairing up on “Monté” and “Back It Up, ” while Ta? J closes it out with “Lové Fèsé. ” The lineup is lean, but the dual appearances from Zicko give the riddim a bit of continuity as it moves through each vocal take. No dub or instrumental version is listed here, so the emphasis stays on the straight song versions and the quick, workmanlike pacing. Four tracks, five unique artists, and a production credit left simply as Various Artists.