Best Trick Riddim (2010) – Weedy G Soundforce

Weedy G Soundforce kept Best Trick Riddim in that sweet spot between streetwise dancehall and rootsy singer business, and the cut that really catches the ear is Top Cat’s “Ganja Smoker, ” which rides the groove with a sly, unmistakably London-flavoured edge. Around it, Lutan Fyah, Fantan Mojah and Jimmy Riley give the riddim a more reflective counterweight, while Cookie The Herbalist and Skarra Mucci push it back toward dancefloor pressure. The production sits at a steady 96 BPM and leaves enough room for the voices to breathe, with a clean skank, tight drums and a bassline that stays warm rather than heavy-handed. Released by Weedy G Soundforce in 2010, the set runs 10 tracks and closes with the title instrumental.