Atorrante Riddim – Jay Promotion

2013 was a busy year for dancehall riddims, and Atorrante Riddim fits right into that era with a Spanish-language, street-ready energy that feels aimed at the party first. Jay Promotion keeps the cut lean with six tracks, and the strongest moments come from Killa Ranks on “Agarra Y Sometela” and Rango Bwoy on “Me Tiene Hipnotizado, ” both riding the rhythm with that rough-edged, come-forward delivery that gives the project its attitude. “Rock With Me” with Boom Star and Principle adds a slightly smoother turn without softening the pulse, while Sopuose opens things up with “A Mi Nadie Me Cree, ” setting the tone early. It’s the kind of 2013 dancehall release that doesn’t waste time, just runs its course with a tight lineup and a direct pull.