Chi Zoe Beast and DJ Steezy take a leaner route on Island Beast Riddim than the bigger, busier beast-themed compilations they’d later be associated with, and that tighter focus gives the 2019 set a sharper edge. The title track carries a hard, island-tinged dancehall pulse rather than the heavy, swampy knock the name might suggest, so Krayola’s Brave and Bold lands with a bit of extra lift right away. It’s also a useful snapshot of the Steezy Music Group setup, with Chi Zoe Beats and DJ Steezy working as a unit rather than treating the riddim like a one-off vanity project. The sequencing keeps things concise, opening with that first featured cut and moving straight through without clutter, which makes the release feel planned for quick impact rather than a long, sprawling showcase.
FIRST GUEST ARTIST: KRAYOLA
TITLE: BRAVE & BOLD