Hot Year Riddim – Ancient Records

Hot Year Riddim by Ancient Records is a 2014 dancehall release with a compact but varied lineup, headlined by Aidonia’s Don Deh Ya alongside cuts from Deablo, Jayds, Kibaki, Nicko, Shokryme and Tanso. The set also includes the instrumental Hot Year Riddim and a few radio/raw pairings, which gives it a more complete showcase feel than a simple single-track compilation. Aidonia brings the biggest name in the mix, while Deablo’s Gold Mine and Jayds’ Virgin Island help define the vibe across the project. With 16 tracks and 9 unique artists, it leans into a hard-edged, mid-2010s dancehall sound and keeps the focus on energetic vocal switches over the same driving rhythm.

Hot Year Riddim Tracklist:

1. Aidonia – Don Deh Ya (Radio)
2. Aidonia – Don Deh Ya (Raw)
3. Ancient – Hot Year Riddim
4. Deablo – Gold Mine (Radio)
5. Deablo – Gold Mine (Raw)
6. Deablo – Nuh Fraid
7. Jayds – Beretta Beat
8. Jayds – Virgin Island (Radio)
9. Jayds – Virgin Island (Raw)
10. Kibaki – Gone Too Soon
11. Nicko – Dem Nuh Bad
12. Shokryme – Dead Bad
13. Size 10 – Bubble Wine
14. Tanso – Dark Knight
15. Tanso – Unleash Hornyness (Radio)
16. Tanso – Unleash Hornyness (Raw)

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