Freedom Time Riddim – Dubatak Records

Dubatak Records’ Freedom Time Riddim sits in that busy 2013 dancehall run where a small but pointed line-up does the talking, pairing Mateus Pinguim feat. Bidi’s “Minha Mina” with Soom T’s “One Life” over a spare, direct cut that leaves plenty of room for the vocals. Soom T, already known for her sharp, unmistakable delivery in reggae and dub circles, is the name that jumps out here, while Mateus Pinguim and Bidi lean into a more melodic, bilingual feel that gives the rhythm a broader reach than a straight club tool. The production keeps a lean pulse rather than crowding the arrangement, which suits the project’s title and its clean, no-frills approach. It’s a short release too: just three tracks in all, issued as part of Dubatak’s 2013 dancehall catalogue.