Bumpa Bully Riddim -Zulu Records

A quick two-track 2017 drop from Zulu Records, Bumpa Bully Riddim keeps things tight with Dead Li’s title cut and Anonymous on “Bruk Out, ” both clocking in at just 2: 33. The whole thing leans into a compact dancehall pulse rather than anything sprawling, and that brevity leaves the rhythm to do the talking: a clipped, straight-ahead drum pattern, a heavy low end, and enough space for the vocals to ride cleanly on top. Dead Li’s “Bumpa Bully” feels like the sharper cut of the pair, while “Bruk Out” pushes the same groove with a slightly looser, party-forward approach. It’s a small release, but the engineering is all about keeping the bassline firm and the tempo brisk, so the riddim lands with that lean, juked-up bounce.