Dynamite Riddim – Various Artists

Dynamite Riddim produced by Various Artists 2010

“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.

Dynamite Riddim Tracklist:

1. Apach – Di Yo Pa Moli
2. Boyo – Babylon
3. Evil Pichon – Reggae Musik
4. Fresh – Boyz & Girls
5. L’Homme Sagesse – Du Bon Ragga
6. Laymess – Rasta
7. Leerod Banton – Pa Kite Kow Ale
8. Maity Starr – Informer
9. Natwal – Lov’
10. Taff – Se Li
11. Taime – Lanmo Bouro