Dark Skies Riddim (2019) – Major League Records

Seven cuts deep, Dark Skies Riddim lines up Amari Don, Ants Major, One 6, Raw Lyfe, Shortz, Shuggy Dan and Tennerz on a 2019 Major League Records juggling that leans straight into trap-leaning dancehall energy. The vibe is dark and tense rather than glossy, with hard drums, sparse space and a low-end pulse that leaves plenty of room for the voices to cut through. Amari Don’s “Touch Road” and Shortz’s “Money Vision” give the set its street-level edge, while Raw Lyfe’s “War We Bring” pushes the aggression a step further. By the time it reaches Tennerz’s “Killy Killy, ” the riddim has settled into a grim, late-night mood that keeps the project tight and focused.