Get There Riddim – Izes Records

With just five cuts, Get There Riddim keeps the focus tight and lets the lineup do the talking: Popcaan’s “Gal Farm, ” Beenie Man’s “My Life, ” Chi Ching Ching’s “Party Plan, ” and Chris Marsh’s “Beach Party” all circle the same 2015 dancehall groove from different angles. The energy is bright and party-minded rather than aggressive, with a clean, bouncy pulse that leaves room for each singer to ride the rhythm without crowding it. Popcaan and Beenie Man give the project its biggest pull, while Chi Ching Ching adds a playful edge that suits the title’s easy forward motion. Izes Records closes it out with the instrumental, which works like a straight read on the riddim itself and keeps the whole set feeling lean and purposeful.