Chillax Riddim – Frankie Music

Frankie Music’s Chillax Riddim leans more toward polished lovers rock than the harder-edged dancehall the label’s name might suggest, and the 2012 set keeps its focus tight with just six cuts across a little over 20 minutes. Alaine’s “Second Chance (Love You Better)” and Konshens’ “Love You Forever (Drunk Confession)” give the project its clearest hooks, while Chevaughn’s “Strong” and Voicemail’s “Give Thanks” tilt the mood toward sentiment and gratitude. The riddim itself sits in a mid-tempo pocket, with a soft bounce in the drums, rounded bass, and enough space around the vocal lines for the singers to stretch out. It’s the kind of clean, radio-friendly reggae production that doesn’t crowd the arrangement, and that airy groove is what carries the whole thing.