Gunman Riddim (2006) – Dynamite Records

Al Campbell gives the Gunman Riddim its strongest pull right out the gate with “Bad Boy, ” and that voice carries nicely over Dynamite Records’ lean 2006 cut, which keeps the focus tight at just four tracks. Clarence Parks’ title tune sits right in the pocket with the same rough-hewn energy, while Welton Irie’s “Put It Down” adds a looser, more playful edge against the version side. There’s a neat connection here between artist and producer too: Dynamite isn’t just stamping the riddim, they’re voicing it as well, which gives the whole thing a small-house feel rather than a factory-assembled compilation. It’s a compact set, really, with no wasted space, and that lone version track tucked in like a final nod.