Hotta Clapz Riddim – DJ Frass Records

Hotta Clapz Riddim lands as a tough, no-frills 2011 dancehall set from DJ Frass Records, with that sharp, percussive bounce that fit neatly into the heavier end of the year’s juggling scene. Assassin’s “Cruise and Go Round Dem” gives the riddim an early punch, while Khago’s “Blood Bath, ” Mr. Vegas’ “Bun Dem, ” and Spragga Benz’s “Come Home” keep the energy stubborn and militant. DJ Frass was already getting recognised for the riddim by mid-2011, and the instrumental sits right in the sequence instead of hiding at the end, which tells you this was meant to be heard as a proper producer piece, not just a pile of singles. The track order keeps the pace tight, with veteran names and younger voices stepping in and out before the instrumental closes things down.