Melon Riddim – Dancehallrulerz

DancehallRulerz’s Melon Riddim lands a little drier and more archival than the name might suggest, with six soca cuts that keep the focus on the groove rather than any big studio trickery. The lineup is lean and useful: Darrio opens with “Bikini, ” Voicemail pushes the Friday-night energy on “Feel Like Friday, ” and Deep Jahi’s “Move With The Time” gives the set its most grounded vocal turn. Melloquence and Double X keep the project moving without crowding it, which suits a riddim that seems designed for clean, looping repeat rather than flash. The mix of names points to DancehallRulerz working in that mid-2010s soca lane, but the production stays close to dancehall discipline, with a clipped rhythm, elastic bass, and enough room for each singer to ride the pocket. It finishes as a tight six-track riddim built around a steady tempo and a bass line that keeps the swing locked in.