Matalo Riddim – Yardie Yankee

Yardie Yankee’s Matalo Riddim sits in that early-2000s dancehall run where a small, sharp set of cuts could still carry a whole vibe, and this one keeps the focus tight with four tracks and five voices. Frisco Kid’s “Pestilence” and Merciless’ “Vicious Or Delicious” do most of the heavy lifting, while Tony Rebel’s “Rebelz Wayz” brings a more grounded, roots-leaning contrast and New Kidz and Singer J’s “Sexxy Yes Butt (Hip-Hop Remix)” pushes the project toward a rougher crossover angle. The production has that stripped, street-level 2003 feel, with the rhythm leaving plenty of room for deejay attack and catchy phrasing instead of crowding the mix. As listed, the release runs with Frisco Kid, Merciless, New Kidz and Singer J, and Tony Rebel on the Matalo riddim.