Lucid Riddim (2022) – Big Zim Records

Lucid Riddim from Big Zim Records landed in November 2022 as a modern dancehall juggling with a conscience-heavy edge. The set runs through seven vocal cuts and an instrumental-minded rhythm framework, with clean, melodic production that leaves room for hooks and message lyrics rather than crowding the singers out. Big Zim has been active in the Jamaican dancehall lane for years, and this release fits neatly into the label’s habit of pairing current voices with a polished, radio-ready sound.

Jahmiel opens the most memorable lane here with “Fade Away, ” bringing his upliftment-first style to a track that feels reflective without losing its pulse. Rytikal’s “Gratitude” adds grit and urgency, the kind of straight-talking delivery he has become known for. Vershon, a Kingston-rooted singjay with a steady presence on riddims and singles, turns “Thank You” into one of the more heartfelt moments, while Jodi Pelpa’s “Remember To Pray” pushes the spiritual side of the project even further.

Prohgres’ “Emotionally Damage” and Nazine’s “Nuff Things” add more street-level tension, and Kyng closes with “Dream Large, ” a title that matches the riddim’s aspirational mood. What makes Lucid Riddim work is the balance: the productions stay bright and uncluttered, while the artists move between gratitude, survival, prayer, and ambition without breaking the vibe. It is a roots-minded dancehall set dressed in contemporary polish.