Lothan Riddim – Yllavation

It’s Matt Hoy’s “Strong” that grabs the ear first here, with a steely, forward-driving cut that sets the tone for the four-song Lothan Riddim and lets Yllavation’s production breathe without crowding the vocal. Italo Skarcha’s “Global Experiment” pushes the project a little wider, while Major Popular and Myki Tuff keep things locked into that rootsy reggae pocket, with “Gimme Di High Grade” bringing a smoker’s ease to the set. Released in March 2021, the whole thing runs lean and tidy at just four tracks, which suits the riddim’s no-frills feel; even the instrumental side of it sits in the background like a final nod.