Mint Fresh Riddim – Quefa Don Records

Mint Fresh Riddim lines up nine artists across ten cuts, with Iyara getting the strongest spotlight through both the clean and raw versions of “Nuh Need Unuh, ” while Pamputtae’s “Naah Let Guh” and Vybrant’s “High Grade Nuh Mango Leaf” keep the energy moving. Quefa Don Records frames it as a straight-up 2017 dancehall juggling, and the vibe feels geared for the bashment side of the street: thumping drums, a taut bassline, and enough room for each singer to ride the rhythm without crowding the next voice. Anga Blax, Bryka, Drewzie and Esco all add quick flashes of personality, but the project’s real pull is how neatly it keeps the tempo lean and party-ready. It closes with the Quefa Don Records instrumental, which leaves the riddim itself hanging in the air after Talis’ “How Yuh Dweet So. ”