Epidemic Riddim – Various Artists

EPIDEMIC RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2007

Epidemic Riddim lands in that 2007 dancehall pocket where the juggling is more about pressure than flash, and this one pulls in names like Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Sizzla and Vybz Kartel without losing its rough-edged shape. The cut sounds lean and tense, with a nagging mid-tempo bounce, clipped drum programming and a bass line that keeps everything on edge rather than letting it breathe. Beenie Man’s “Your Man A Mind You” and Bounty Killer’s “Rookie” carry the kind of snarling, competitive energy that suits the rhythm best, while Vybz Kartel’s “Money Maker” pushes the tune into a colder, more calculating corner. Even the version track sits in the sequence like a clean reset, underlining how tightly the riddim is arranged. It’s a compact 12-track set, built for sharp delivery and hard-spoken vocals.

Epidemic Riddim Tracklist:

1. Assailant – Latest Recruit
2. Beenie Man – Your Man A Mind You
3. Bounty Killer – Rookie
4. Epidemic Riddim – Version
5. Harry Toddler – Toddler Is Back
6. Lazer Stepz – Flossing
7. Lukie D – Player
8. Mr Bertus – Poppy Show
9. Sasha And Lazer Stepz – No Name
10. Singing Melody – You Lied
11. Sizzla – Come Show Me
12. Vybz Kartel – Money Maker