Cloud Nine Riddim (2007) – Platinum Camp Records

Platinum Camp Records’ Cloud Nine Riddim sits in that 2007 dancehall pocket where the production is sweet enough for lovers rock cues but still firm in the drum pattern, and the cut that pulls the most attention is Sean Paul’s “Baby” with Shabba Ranks, Fiona and Erup riding alongside Bascom X, Gyptian and Turbulence. The riddim leans on a glossy, mid-tempo groove that leaves room for the vocals to stretch out, so Gyptian’s “I Can Feel For Love” comes off especially smooth, while Turbulence keeps things more direct on “You’re The One. ” It’s a compact set, just four tracks in all, but it captures Platinum Camp’s ear for pairing a radio-friendly hook with a clean, romantic dancehall swing.