Evil Conevil Riddim – Various Artists

Evil Conevil sits in that busy 2007 dancehall run where a lot of small, sharply aimed juggling riddims were moving through the scene, and this one keeps it tight with just three cuts: Advance on “Unity, ” Flex on the title track “Evil Conevil, ” and Ice Cold on “Rapid. ” The production leans into a lean, forward-driving street sound rather than any big lush arrangement, which suits the short tracklist and gives each singer room to punch through cleanly; Flex’s title tune is the one that most obviously carries the riddim’s identity, while Advance brings a more conscious tone with “Unity. ” It’s one of those early-2000s promo-style dancehall sets that doesn’t waste time, and the release is anchored by a simple three-song lineup built around those three vocals.