Chowmein Riddim – Ransum Records

Chowmein Riddim, released in 2018 on Ransum Records, is a compact eight-track dancehall set that leans on a lively mix of singers and deejays. The lineup features Esteban on Farmer, Freezy on Oh Oh, Mauri on Turn It, Mega on Acrobat, Private 6 on Sulphur Spring, RG Skinny and Umpa on Bweneh, and Tengz on Big Forehead Girls, with Ransum Recordbites handling the title cut. At just about 17 minutes long, it moves quickly and keeps the focus on short, direct songs rather than long instrumental stretches. Ransum Records comes across here as a hands-on label, delivering a tight various-artists package with a clear dancehall swing and enough variety to keep each cut distinct.