Dancehall Style Riddim – Necessary Mayhem

Necessary Mayhem usually leans hard into UK-conscious roots and crossover work, so Dancehall Style Riddim comes off a little more bare-bones and bashment-focused, with Curtis Lynch driving a tight mid-tempo cut that leaves room for the vocals to do the talking. The lineup leans nicely across generations and scenes: Tippa Irie’s title tune gives it that veteran dancehall swagger, Mr Williamz sharpens up “Set Da Standard, ” and Red Fox joining Chico on “Be True” adds a playful, singalong edge. Elsewhere, Cali P and Stush keep the energy up without crowding the riddim, while Leah Rosier brings a lighter touch. The instrumental sits at the center of the project like a proper dubplate version, and the closing “Dancehall Style” from Tippa Irie leaves the whole thing with an old-school mic-man finish.

Dancehall Style Riddim Tracklist:

1. Big Fris – Wha Gwan
2. Cali P – Don’T Frade
3. Da Grynch – Uncaring
4. Dready – Fly Ish
5. Leah Rosier – Do You Like
6. Williamz – Set Da Standard
7. Necessary Mayhem – Dancehall Style Riddim
8. Red Fox & Chico – Be True
9. Stush – Call Mi Phone
10. Tippa Irie – Dancehall Style