Mad Trumpet Riddim – Block 17 Productions

Block 17 Productions came through in 2018 with Mad Trumpet Riddim, a brisk dancehall set that leans into a bright, horn-tinted swing rather than heavy gloom. The lineup is lean but effective: Munga’s “Beng” gives the rhythm its sharpest pull, while Don Yute on “Lock Di Party” and Franz Capone on “Pay Di Boss” keep the energy moving with cut-and-dry, streetwise chatter. It’s an 8-track release with the instrumental tucked in at the end, and the whole thing sits in that productive lane Block 17 would keep exploring later with more riddim work. At just under 40 minutes, it feels like a concise snapshot of the producer’s ear for vocal-friendly dancehall rhythms without overloading the tracklist.