Magma Riddim – Politrics

Magma Riddim lands in that early-2000s dancehall pocket where the beat is sharp, spare, and geared for quick lyrical one-upmanship, and Politrics keeps the whole thing tight with just three cuts on the set. Celesty’s “Vex Vex” sets the tone, while Redman UK’s “3 Style” and the Tiwony/Straïka D pairing on “Gare A Toi” push the riddim into a more international lane, with the latter billed as a pre-release and giving the project its most intriguing moment. The lineup is small, but it’s a useful snapshot of how the riddim moved across Caribbean and diaspora voices in 2002, with all three tracks tied to the same Politrics production credit.

Magma Riddim Tracklist:

1. Celesty – Vex Vex
2. Redman Ukcelestycash Money – 3 Style
3. Tiwony Ft Straika D – Gare A Toi (Pre Release)