Herbal Dance Riddim – Digital Vibez Entertainment

Nine cuts, nine artists, and the whole thing gets its spark from the Beenie Man and Silva Cat pairing on “Salt Shayka, ” which is the tune that seems to have pushed Herbal Dance into wider circulation. Digital Vibez Entertainment keeps the riddim in that raw, old-school dancehall pocket—heavy bass, tight drums, and just enough space for voices like Bramma on “Herbal Dance, ” Kiprich on “Bless Body, ” Leftside on “Remy, ” and Voicemail on “My Address” to cut through cleanly. Da Plan’s “Joy Stick” adds a newer-school edge, while the edit-and-raw versions of “Salt Shayka” make the release feel a little more like a proper showcase than a throwaway one. Released in 2013, Herbal Dance Riddim runs as a compact 9-track set with one instrumental-identification cut, “V. E - 2013, ” tucked right in the middle.