Levels Riddim (2018) – Yellow Moon Records

Yellow Moon Records kept 2018 moving with Levels Riddim, a slim four-cut dancehall juggling produced by DJ Sunshine and released through the Yellow Moon banner on March 2, 2018. The rhythm sits in that glossy, modern lane where sharp drums and a clean digital pulse leave room for melody, attitude, and big-hook writing rather than heavy bassline overload.

Alkaline’s Load Up is the one that anchors the set. He brings the same cold, self-possessed tone that made him one of dancehall’s defining voices of the decade, riding the riddim with clipped phrasing and a confidence that suits the track’s title. Jahmiel follows with Live Without Limit, a motivational cut that plays to the St. Thomas singer’s reputation for uplift and clarity. His voice softens the edge of the rhythm without dulling it, giving the project one of its most accessible moments.

Mavado’s Dress To Impress adds the star power and the street pressure. The Gully Gad has long been one of the genre’s most recognizable figures, and he sounds right at home on a riddim like this, where swagger and fashion-conscious bragging land cleanly. OCG’s My Money rounds things out with a more local, less predictable presence, and that contrast helps the release feel less like a straight showcase for the bigger names and more like a proper juggling built for rotation.

Short and focused, Levels Riddim never tries to be bigger than it needs to be. The production’s polished bounce and the choice of artists give it enough edge to hold its own in a crowded 2018 dancehall field.