Irish Dance Riddim – Bun Up Records

The beat has that sharp, bouncy mid-2000s dancehall snap, the kind that leaves room for big hooks and even bigger bragging, and Bun Up Records leans right into it on Irish Dance Riddim. Skatta Burrell’s production sits behind a sharp little lineup, with Aidonia’s “Lolly” landing as the tune that really tied the riddim to his early rise, while Beenie Man’s “Suga Pan” and Vybz Kartel’s “Rise” keep the energy moving in two very different styles. Cecile and Delly Ranks bring some cheek to “Teddy Bear, ” and Elephant Man’s “Wine” feels like the kind of cut that would’ve shaken up a dance in 2005. It’s a compact set with 21 tracks and a handy version cut tucked in there, too.