Break Away Riddim – Chimney Records

Break Away Riddim came out in 2016 from Chimney Records, the Kingston production house run by David Hayle and Jordan McClure. By then, Chimney had already earned a name for sleek, melody-forward dancehall and for cutting riddims that travel easily from local radio to sound systems and streaming playlists.

The project has a taut, forward-driving swing with bright synth lines, a crisp knock in the drums, and enough low-end pressure to keep it rooted in dancehall rather than drifting into pop. It sits in that mid-tempo lane where singers can stretch out hooks and deejays can sharpen their phrasing without the rhythm losing shape. The title cut from Jahmiel gives the riddim its emotional center, while Dexta Daps’ “1 Minute” brings the romantic tension he made his own. Kabaka Pyramid’s “Wake Up” adds a more conscious edge, and Masicka’s “Fly Ova Dem” pushes the energy with a harder, streetwise tone.

Chris Martin’s “Pirate Of The Caribbean” brings the smoother, radio-friendly side of the project, while Vershon’s “Anything For You (Mama)” and Zagga’s “Smile” round out the more melodic corner of the package. OCG’s “Best Friend Girl” adds a looser party flavour, giving the riddim a little more range without breaking its mood. The lineup makes sense because each artist approaches the same canvas differently: lover’s rock emotion, uplift, swagger, and survival talk all sit inside the same groove.

It’s a clean example of how Chimney does riddims: polished, hook-conscious, and built for songs that can live well beyond a single season.