Dis Mi Cold Riddim – Various Artists

A rough, earthy one-riddim set, this one rides a straightforward early-2000s reggae pulse and keeps the energy in the vocal performances rather than any studio trickery. The lineup is nicely varied without getting crowded: Edi Fitzroy brings veteran weight on “Run Come Come, ” Terry Linen lightens things up with “Girls Party, ” and John Mouse’s “You Should Know” gives the project a sharper, more roots-minded turn. Braveheart opens the sequence with the title cut “Dis Mi Cold, ” which sets the tone for the whole set, while the deeper draw here is how the riddim leaves room for each singer to work the groove in their own way. Prezi, Simple Black and Vicious all keep that same steady cadence moving, and the final pass on “One More Trophy” leaves the project on a lean, no-frills finish.