Infatuation Riddim (2013) – Full Chaarge Records

Full Chaarge Records had a sharp ear for clean, radio-ready Jamaican production in the 2010s, and Infatuation Riddim sits neatly in that lane. Released in 2013, it gathers five vocals around a smooth reggae foundation that feels polished rather than heavy: bright keys, a measured bounce, and a romantic groove that leaves enough space for each singer to shape the mood. ZJ Dymond and the Full Chaarge camp were already building a reputation for pairing strong voices with direct, uncluttered arrangements, and this set shows that instinct early on.

Bugle’s Be Yourself brings the most conscious edge, turning the rhythm inward with a message of self-respect. Christopher Martin’s Secret Love (Creep) pushes the sweeter side of the set, with the kind of catchy, easy-going delivery that made him one of the genre’s most dependable modern crooners. Ce’Cile’s Third Finger adds a flirtier, more playful contrast, while Jah Vinci’s Infatuation gives the riddim its name and its emotional center. Zagga’s Reggae Revolution brings a roots-conscious angle that keeps the project from settling too far into pure lovers rock.

What makes Infatuation Riddim work is the balance. It has enough tenderness for the lovers, enough message for the roots crowd, and enough bounce to move cleanly through a sound system set. It is one of those compact reggae juggling projects that lives or dies on voice selection, and Full Chaarge got that part right.