Done Di Place Riddim – Stampa

By 2002, Stampa had lined up a tidy little conscious dancehall set that leans heavy on roots sentiment without losing its street edge. Anthony B’s “Big Man” and Capleton’s “A Who Dem” bring the fire early, while Luciano’s “Why Can’t We Unite” and Jah Thunder with Ipleman on “Free Jah Cure” push the social commentary a little further, giving the riddim more weight than your average bashment run. Chrisinti’s “No Giving Up” sits nicely in that same lane, and Steve Machete’s “Bun Dem” keeps the energy pointed straight at the system. Seven tracks, no wasted space, and a lineup that says this was aimed at the part of dancehall that still wanted a message with its bassline.