Harina Zita Riddim Vol. 2 – Major Terro Musiq

Harina Zita Riddim Vol. 2 comes in hard and fast, with that wiry, bass-heavy Zimdancehall pulse that feels made for the big sound system rather than the tidy headphone listen. Major Terro keeps the pace brisk and the roster nicely mixed, pulling together names like Bazooker, Black Diva, Hwinza, Jah Child, Queen Pin and Mad Viper, so the project moves between raw street chant and sharper, hookier turns without losing its drive. There’s a real sense of the scene being gathered in one place here, and the tracklist leans heavily toward artists who know how to cut through a riddim with attitude. Bazooker’s “Kubudiriro” hits with the kind of directness that sets the tone, but Queen Pin’s “More Fire” leaves the strongest mark, riding the beat with a clipped, commanding edge that lingers after the last drop.