Clean Cut Riddim – Enemyline Records

A tidy 2012 Enemyline Records juggling, Clean Cut Riddim keeps the focus on a compact dancehall groove rather than any big conceptual hook, with 13 cuts and a version tucked in at the end. Patexx’s “My Angel” gets the nod as the named standout, while Bencil and Cubanis, Don Andre, and Kid Kool keep the energy moving across the set with life-song talk, road talk, and party talk in equal measure. It’s the sort of riddim built for singers to ride cleanly, and the tracklist reflects that: short, direct songs, a few duo pairings, and plenty of everyday patter. Enemyline frames it with a crisp, no-frills arrangement that leans on a tight drum pocket and a firm bassline, giving the whole thing a clipped, mid-tempo forward motion.