Counterfeit Riddim (2012) – Brixton Head Concussion Records

“Counterfeit” has that lean, no-frills 2012 dancehall pressure that lives or dies on attitude, and Brixton Head Concussion keeps it tight with just four cuts in the set. Aidonia’s “Nuh Real” is the anchor here, issued in both edit and raw versions, and it pairs neatly with Deablo’s “Pray For A Fren, ” where the same hard-edged mood gets a more reflective turn. Navino’s “Dutty Heart” closes it out with the kind of grit that suits the rhythm’s title, while the small lineup gives the whole thing a sharper, more focused feel; Brixton, whose real name is Cleveland Scott, had the production credit under Head Concussion, and the April 19, 2012 release date sits right there as a little time stamp.