Joka Riddim – Nwi Connexion

A little rougher and more playful than a lot of 2013 dancehall one-riddim sets, Joka Riddim leans on a cheeky title and a compact six-track run that keeps the energy tight, with Iaeshaa’s “Joker Boyz” pulling double duty in raw and radio mixes while Dfg’s “Pan Yah Head” and Traffic’s “We No Cater” help push the rude-boy tone forward. Nwi Connexion keep the production focused and uncluttered, leaving space for the vocals to ride the rhythm without crowding the pocket, and Squeeky Plus’ “Phat Like Mud Fish” adds one of the stranger, more memorable turns in the lineup. It’s a small but clean riddim set from 2013, with five artists across six cuts.