Happiness Riddim – Various Artists

The 2010 Happiness Riddim keeps things lean compared with the bigger multi-artist dancehall sets that usually carry that title, and that smaller frame lets the two cuts do the talking: Jimgo Bram’s “Party Tonight” pushes the vibe forward, while Singing Sweet’s “If You Ask Me To” gives the riddim its most memorable hook. The production sits in a straight-ahead dancehall pocket, more about pulse and bounce than clutter, with just enough room around the vocals for the groove to breathe. Singing Sweet is the name that keeps coming up with this set, and it’s easy to hear why, since his tune feels like the one that anchors the whole thing. Short and to the point, this one runs to just two tracks: Jimgo Bram – “Party Tonight” and Singing Sweet – “If You Ask Me To. ”