Herbs Riddim (2005) – Champagne International Records

Herbs Riddim keeps things tight and to the point, with just two cuts carrying the whole idea: Delly Ranks’ “Gimmi Di Girls” and Turbulence’s “Herbs I Smoke. ” It sits in 2005, when Champagne International Records was putting out a string of dancehall singles, and this one feels like a small, focused slice of that moment rather than a sprawling compilation. Turbulence’s title track is the obvious draw, given how naturally he could lock into a tougher one-drop dancehall groove, while Delly Ranks brings the cheekier, more street-facing angle on the flip. With only two tracks in the sequence, the producer seems to have wanted a sharp A-side/B-side presentation instead of padding the riddim out with filler, and that lean format gives both tunes room to hit cleanly.