Love Tri-Angle Riddim – Uim Records

Love Tri-Angle Riddim arrived in 2013 from UIM Records, the Jamaican label tied to producer Andrew “Anju Blaxx” Myrie. By that point, UIM had already started carving out a place in dancehall through riddim projects that mixed established names with newer voices, and this one sits neatly in that lane. The rhythm has a soft, breezy pulse rather than a hard chop: a smooth drum pattern, light keyboard color, and a romantic atmosphere that leaves room for melody and confession.

That mood gives the singers and deejays plenty of space. Vybz Kartel’s “No Games” is the anchor, and the fact that it appears in both clean and raw versions tells you how central it was to the release. Gaza Slim, later better known as Vanessa Bling, brings “Starting Over, ” a fitting title for the tender, reflective side of the riddim. Bugle and Lady Saw’s “Infidelity” taps directly into the theme of triangular love and betrayal, while Jordanne Patrice’s “All 4 You” and Blak Diamon’s “Love Triangle” keep the focus on romance, jealousy, and emotional fallout. Alkaline’s early cut “123” adds a younger voice to the mix and shows how quickly his name was starting to travel in 2013.

What makes the project work is the balance between melodic sweetness and dancehall tension. It is not a brute-force juggling. It is a lovers’ riddim with a sharp edge, and the stronger cuts play that contrast well.