Beautiful Girls Riddim – Various Artists

This one feels less like a straight dancehall juggernaut and more like a crossover moment dressed in riddim form, which makes sense given how 2007 was the year Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls” was everywhere. The set stretches to 21 tracks and brings in a mix of dancehall names and pop-adjacent cuts, so you get Beniton Da Menace’s tougher “Shoot Out” and “Wifey Vs Mate” on one side, then Brick and Lace’s “Heart Breakers” and Collie Buddz’s “Get Recycle” keeping the vibe melodic and easy to ride. Sean Kingston is the obvious center of gravity here, especially with the many remix variations circling his hit, but Vybz Kartel and Sizzla also help pull it back toward the dancehall side. It landed right in the heat of Kingston’s breakout year, when the song’s reach was stretching far beyond Jamaica.