Merry Vybes Riddim – Buss Out Records

A quick, rude bounce is what Merry Vybes Riddim leans on, with that early-2010s dancehall snap and a loose party feel running through the set. Buss Out Records kept it lean in 2013, lining up six voices across seven cuts, and the mix of radio and raw versions for Mad Anju’s “Chop Off” gives the project a little extra bite. Aggie Skugs’ “Party” and Falcon’s “Fly Weh” push the festive side, while Zella Pow’s “Love You For Life” eases things down before the title instrumental closes the circle. It’s the kind of riddim package that moves fast, keeps the hooky songs front and centre, and leaves the bare rhythm to do its own talking at the end.