Blue Dollar Riddim (2005) – One 5

In One 5’s 2005 catalogue, Blue Dollar Riddim sits as a lean eight-cut dancehall set with 10 unique artists, anchored by the title version and a strong mix of names around it. Billy D Kid’s “Throw Away” and Ziggy Ranks’ “Put Down Your Guns” give the riddim its sharpest edges, while Fojo and Intrigue on “Think Of You” and KMC featuring Lil Race on “Special Ride” lean into the more melodic side of the rhythm. The production keeps that early-2000s dancehall pressure intact, with a plain but taut swing that leaves room for the voices to cut through. Preston’s “We Need To Know” and Ghetto Flex and Slimmy’s “Bombin Down” round out the set before the instrumental version closes it out.