Labrish Riddim – Various Artists

LABRISH RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2008

With just five tracks, Labrish Riddim keeps the focus tight on a small but lively dancehall lineup, pairing Black-Er, Jwizzle, Kiprich, and Macka Diamond over the same 2008 cut. Jwizzle’s “Spin U Roll” leans into the kind of playful bashment pressure that made late-2000s riddim tapes so easy to replay, while Kiprich’s “Wuk Fa” brings his sharp, cheeky style to the fore. Macka Diamond’s “Badmind” is the one that jumps out most, all attitude and petty-talk energy, and the version closes things off cleanly without overstaying its welcome. The title itself hints at the chatty, street-level vibe running through the project, and that’s exactly where this one lives: a compact 2008 dancehall set with enough personality to keep the whole thing moving.

Labrish Riddim Tracklist:

1. Black-Er – A Wha Do Dem
2. Jwizzle – Spin U Roll
3. Kiprich – Wuk Fa
4. Macka Diamond – Badmind
5. Version – Labrish Riddim