Chemistry Riddim (2013) – Hills Music

Assassin opens the Chemistry Riddim with the sharpest cut on the juggling, and “More Gal” sets the tone for a tight five-track set that leans on straight dancehall pressure rather than gimmicks. I-Octane’s “When You Shake Up Yuh Body” gives the project its biggest sing-along pull, while Bramma’s “Make It Clap” and Laden’s “Dip And Come U” keep the pace skanking along with a flirtatious, waistline-ready energy. Hills Music keeps the production lean and club-minded here, less glossy than some of the bigger 2013 jugglings, but that suits the concept; there’s no dead weight, just a quick run of songs aimed squarely at dancers. In the label’s catalogue, this sits as one of those compact, no-frills releases that gets in, makes its point, and moves on.