Celebration Riddim – One Don Records 2020

Celebration Riddim landed in early 2020 through One Don Records, with Johnny Wonder in the label credit on the digital platforms. It runs as a short Dancehall juggling with seven cuts and six unique artists, and the whole package clocks in at just over twenty minutes, which suits the quick-hit, selector-friendly format.

The standout name is Vybz Kartel, joined here by Sikka Rymes on the title cut. Kartel’s voice gives the riddim its biggest pull, while Sikka Rymes adds that sharp, modern Gaza-energy bounce he’s become known for. Shawn Storm, another Kartel camp link, turns in “Couldn’t Believe, ” bringing a more reflective edge to the same framework. Lisa Hyper’s “Money Inna Bank” pushes the money-talk harder and keeps the delivery brisk. Starrr Doll’s “Ina Da Mood” adds a younger, flirtier touch, while Aroma appears twice on “Tie Me” and the raw version, giving the project a second angle on the same vocal idea.

Musically, the riddim sits in a mid-tempo pocket, around the 95 BPM mark, with a bright, easy-to-juggle bounce rather than a heavy bashment stomp. It has the kind of clean, open production that leaves room for deejay phrasing, ad-libs, and replay value. The title song feels like the anchor, but the other voices help keep the project moving between boastful, romantic, and streetwise moods.