Chandelier Riddim – Various Artists

The Chandelier Riddim comes across like one of those 2008 juggling sets that keeps the focus on voice and attitude rather than flash, with Delly Ranx, Turbulence, Nicky B and Irie Love giving it the kind of spread that lets the rhythm breathe in different directions. It was cut as a 13-track reggae compilation, and the lineup leans heavy on seasoned deejays alongside a few smoother singers, so you get the rough-edged talkers sitting right next to more melodic cuts. Delly Ranx’s “Corner Dem” and Turbulence’s “For The Peeps” give the set its bite, while Irie Love’s title track adds a softer, more polished touch. The sequencing moves from streetwise openers into moodier late-set cuts, which makes the tracklist feel arranged to keep the energy shifting rather than running in one straight line.