Don Riddim – Pickout Production

Don Riddim from Pickout Production is a lean 2014 reggae juggling that keeps the focus on the groove rather than the guest list, with just three cuts carrying the whole thing: Jojo Mac’s “All Night, ” Ras Kushi’s “You Got It Right, ” and Stratdon’s “One Night. ” Pickout’s approach is stripped back and direct, leaning on a steady one-drop pulse and a warm, low-slung bassline that leaves plenty of room for the singers to work the pocket. Jojo Mac comes in with the most immediate late-night hook, while Ras Kushi and Stratdon keep the mood locked in with uncluttered phrasing and a patient delivery. It’s the kind of riddim that doesn’t chase flashy turns; the value is in the restraint, the forward motion, and the way the bass carries the whole side with a dry, grounded feel.

Don Riddim Tracklist:

1. Jojo Mac – All Night
2. Ras Kushi – You Got It Right
3. Stratdon – One Night