Bloody City Riddim – Victoryone Production

Victoryone Production’s Bloody City Riddim lands in that mid-2010s reggae pocket where the groove is sturdy, the bassline does the talking, and the vocal cuts lean hard into street-level reflection. Jahvante Campbell’s “Do What You Want, ” Mentor’s “Teach The Youths, ” Ricky Chopz’s “Can’t Trust People, ” and Shawtcut’s title track all circle the same wary energy, each one taking a different angle on survival, caution, and everyday pressure. The instrumental keeps it tight and uncompromising, with enough space for the voices to cut through without softening the edge. Released in January 2016, it feels tied to a period when one-riddim projects were still a sharp way to sketch the mood of the dancehall and roots crossover in a few songs instead of a whole album.

Bloody City Riddim Tracklist:

1. Jahvante Campbell – Do What You Want (Original Mix)
2. Mentor – Teach The Youths
3. Ricky Chopz – Can’t Trust People
4. Shawtcut – Bloody City
5. Victoryone Production – Bloody City Riddim Instrumental