Lockdown Riddim (2021) – Big Spliff Gang

Black Hustle opens Lockdown Riddim with “Gimmie, ” and that choice makes sense: the tune has the kind of clipped, no-frills pulse that keeps the whole 6-track set moving. Jah Lead’s “All She Want” and SpecialK’s “Wildin’” with Iye Medz push the mood harder, while Daro D’dada’s “Oh Lawd Please, ” Sky-High’s “Warrior, ” and Pressured Cole’s “Shine Bright” keep the vocal styles varied without breaking the riddim’s tension. Big Spliff Gang keeps the production tight and dark, with enough bounce in the drums to give the artists room to ride the groove. Released in April 2021, it sits right in that lockdown-era wave of dancehall riddims that leaned into stripped-down energy, streetwise lyrics, and a sound built for repeat spins.