Dynamite Riddim – Various Artists

“Dynamite Riddim” lands more as a straight reggae vocal showcase than a flashy concept piece, and that’s part of its charm. The 2010 set lines up singers and deejays from different corners of the scene — Apach, Boyo, Evil Pichon, L’Homme Sagesse, Leerod Banton, Maity Starr and others — over a tune that keeps the focus on the voices rather than studio trickery. There isn’t one giant name to lean on here, but the breadth of the cast gives it a nice community feel, with French Caribbean and Creole-flavoured cuts sitting alongside more roots-minded turns. “Babylon” and “Reggae Musik” give the riddim its clearest hooks, while “Pa Kite Kow Ale” and “Lanmo Bouro” push the energy a little harder. The sequencing moves from tougher statements into looser, more melodic cuts, so the tracklist feels arranged to keep the vibe rolling rather than chase one obvious centerpiece.