Bun It Riddim – Red Square Productions / Minto Pierre

Red Square Productions and Minto Pierre keep Bun It Riddim moving in that lean, mid-tempo 2012 dancehall pocket, with a rough-edged pulse that leaves room for the vocals to jab through. Kemmikal’s “Dem Fi Gweh” and Magazeen’s “Progression” give the juggling some bite, while Jay 5 doubles up with “Rotate” and the title cut, which feels like the tune that anchors the whole thing. Around them, Natty Chris, Briggy Benz, Scotch Bonnet and the rest keep the energy flickering between party talk, badmind warnings and straight-up street flexing. It’s a 12-track set with 11 different artists, and that kind of spread gives the riddim a nice churn without losing its shape, right down to the last pass.