Firewire Riddim – Lockecity Entertainment

In 2011, when dancehall was crowded with tough, road-ready riddims, Firewire landed with a sharp, propulsive swing and a lineup that knew how to use it. Beenie Man’s “She Nah Stop” and Capleton’s “Fire Man A Burn” both ride the cut with veteran swagger, while Sizzla’s “Launch Out” and Lutan Fyah’s “Sick And Tired” give the project its more militant edge; the instrumental has that lean, driving pulse that keeps the energy moving without crowding the vocals. Lockecity Entertainment also folds in its own “Firewire Riddim” cut and “A We Dat, ” which helps give the release a little more identity beyond the artist roster. The full set runs 21 tracks, from Major Mackerel and General B through Khago, Turbulance and Tyrical.