Metro Riddim – Various Artists

METRO RIDDIM produced by VARIOUS ARTISTS 2010

Back in 2010, dancehall was leaning hard into lean, digital juggling style again, and Metro Riddim fits right into that moment with a Spanish-language lineup that feels geared for the parties as much as the sound systems. The cut with Kafu Banton on “Te Ves Bien” has that easy swagger you want from a riddim like this, while Ranks featuring Tony El Yeyo on “Me Vale 2” pushes a more playful, confrontational edge. Elsewhere, Lil Randall’s “Plena Pa’ El Ghetto” and Lion’s “Ella Miraba” keep the energy moving without overcomplicating the formula. It’s one of those early-2010 dancehall sets that tells you a lot about how regional the genre had become by then, and the mix of artists gives it a street-level feel rather than a glossy one.

Metro Riddim Tracklist:

1. Almirante – Por Lento
2. Bandido & Jah Kayan – Disque Gangsters
3. Chendomatic Love – Prende Y Jala
4. El Boys C – Este Mudo, Callao
5. El Kid – Thank You Mama
6. El Tobe – La Pega
7. El Traficante – Yo Me Guindo
8. Goodfella – Como Lo Mueve
9. Ranks Ft Tony El Yeyo – Me Vale 2
10. Kafu Banton – Te Ves Bien
11. Lil Randall – Plena Pa’ El Ghetto
12. Lion – Ella Miraba
13. Little B – Bogo
14. Fox – Una Plena Gratis
15. Rasta Jam – Ese Tiro No Va
16. Tommy Real – Tormenta