Frazzle Out Riddim – Venom House Records

Frazzle Out Riddim comes in lean and direct, with First Half’s “Fuss And Fight” setting the tone before Frenzi, Natalee, Sharrah Sharpe and Solid each take a turn over Venom House Records’ 2011 dancehall cut. The set feels less like a packed compilation than a tight little juggling, where the producer keeps the rhythm sharp and uncluttered so the vocals can land cleanly, especially on Frenzi’s “Hold Da Faith” and Natalee’s “Need You, ” which both sit nicely in that raw, street-side pocket. Sharrah Sharpe’s “My Life” and Solid’s “Cant Program Me” keep the energy level steady without drifting off the riddim’s hard edge, and the closing version is there as a quick reminder of the bare bones behind it all.