Dennis Star Presents: Rhythm Distress – Greensleeves Records

Dennis Star Presents: Rhythm Distress taps into that late-’80s dancehall pocket where the rhythm does the heavy lifting and the selectors keep the energy moving. Issued by Greensleeves in 1989, the set gathers Dennis Star Crew alongside names like Beenie Don, Early Black, Flourgon, General Two’s, Mikey Melody, Richie Stephens, Tompa Lion, and the Red Dragon and Flourgon pairing, with Dennis Star and June Hayles credited on the production side. The tune selection leans firmly toward deejay talk and lover’s rub-up, but it doesn’t stay in one mood for long; “Them A Lecture, ” “Squeeze Mi Lover, ” and “Nuff A Dem A Spite” keep the pace taut, while “Follow Me” adds a sharper combination cut. Across the record, the “Rhythm Distress” juggernaut stays clipped, bass-heavy, and built for sound system pressure, and Flourgon’s “Squeeze Mi Lover” leaves the strongest imprint.