Double Murda Riddim – DJ Frass Records

DJ Frass Records kept the energy grimy and street-level on Double Murda Riddim, a 2016 dancehall set that pairs hard, minimalist percussion with the kind of dark, clash-ready melodies that leave plenty of room for deejays to posture and snap. DJ Frass, the Jamaican producer behind the label, has long been associated with riddim-driven work and a catalogue that sits comfortably in the modern dancehall lane, where sharp hooks and heavy bass carry the weight. This one lands right in that space.

The strongest cuts come from artists who know how to work tension into a riddim. Alkaline’s Badness It Name is all ice-cold menace and clipped phrasing, the kind of performance that turns a stern instrumental into a warning. Mavado’s Triple Murda pushes deeper into the militant zone, with his unmistakable singjay attack riding the beat like a street anthem. I-Octane brings a more measured edge on Burna, balancing his melodic instincts with the riddim’s rougher texture.

The supporting cast keeps the project moving. Flexx and Chase Cross team up on Murda, while Spookie Brain Tear and 3 Star link for Dem Bat Fly Gone, and Hazard closes the circle with Gangsta Nuh Lef Dem Gun. Chase Cross comes through with the same rooted Kingston energy that has kept him in the dancehall conversation, while Hazard’s gravelly delivery suits the weaponized title and the riddim’s tense pulse. It is a short release, but the sequencing gives each voice enough space to cut through.