Hot Summer Riddim – J.R.E Music Production

A warm-weather oddity, this 2012 J. R. E Music Production cut leans more toward dubwise dancehall than straight yard-style bashment, with titles like “Dub Nation, ” “Armageddon Dub, ” and “Peace Dub and Unity” setting the mood before the set even starts. Seven tracks and 14 voices keep it moving between rootsy melody and harder-edged energy, with Fortunate Youth and Three Houses Down bringing a smoother, more band-driven feel into the mix. The sharpest pull comes from “Stronger, ” where Cham hooks up with Mykal Rose and Bounty Killer; that pairing gives the riddim its most heavyweight moment, and Mykal Rose’s presence lands especially well against the simmering, summer-bright backdrop.

Hot Summer Riddim Tracklist:

1. Dub Nation Original Mix – Dub Creator
2. I Lovdica feat. Sy Sao Original Mix – Mr Zebre, Sy Sao
3. Armageddon Dub Original Mix – Cosmic Mantis
4. Peace Dub & Unity Original Mix – Fortunate Youth
5. Love & Affection feat. General Fiyah Original Mix – Three Houses Down
6. Stronger feat. Mykal Rose and Bounty Killer Remix – Cham
7. Hanabi Redubbed feat. Terence Alfonso Bowry Original Mix – Beam Up