Epicenta Riddim – Notice Productions

2011 was a busy year for reggae riddims, and Epicenta landed right in that moment when producers were still chasing sharp one-drop energy with a dancehall edge. Notice Productions lines up a strong cast here, but it’s the vocal pairings that keep it moving: Beenie Man’s “When It Ago End” comes in with that veteran snap, while Bugle’s “Owa Advice” leans into the conscious side with a more reflective tone. Gappy Ranks gets two shots on the rhythm, and “Controversy Sells” has the kind of smart, direct writing that made him such a reliable voice in that era. The rest of the cut list fills out the set with names like Fambo, Flexxx, Kantana, and Patexx, giving the riddim a nice spread across the 2011 reggae-dancehall crossover lane. It’s a snapshot of that period before the year fully moved on to the next wave.