Groove Groove Riddim – Hot Edge Productions

Gyptian leads the way here, and “Gimme My Love” sets the tone for a 2012 Groove Groove Riddim that leans into sleek, mid-tempo dancehall with enough swing for the club but a smooth enough edge for the lovers crowd too. Hot Edge Productions keeps the cut glossy and contemporary, and the pairing of Beenie Man’s “Sex Appeal” with Mavado and Chi Ching’s “Settle Down Pt. 2” gives the riddim a nice push-pull between veteran swagger and hard-edged badness. Stein’s “Love It (Baby Baby)” sits right in that sweet spot too, a catchy tune that helps anchor the set alongside Ghost’s “Whine” and Erup’s “Lose Offa Dem. ” Ten tracks in all, and the clean/raw split on “Settle Down Pt. 2” is a neat little extra.