Money Power Riddim (2013) – Frassout Family Productions And Smokeshop Studio

Back in 2013, when dancehall was full of money-talk, hustle lyrics and tough little one-riddim sets, Money Power Riddim fit right into the conversation with a lean seven-track cut from Frassout Family Productions and Smokeshop Studio. Branxx’s “Money Power Respect” and Invaydah’s “Dweet Fi Di Money” lean into the grind mentality, while Gaza Maxwell’s “Di Streetz” keeps the tone streetwise and sharp. The set also gives space to Jj, Idre and Savage, and the Frassout Family instrumental closes things out with a cold, uncluttered backbone that leaves the vocals plenty of room. It dropped in November 2013 and runs just around half an hour, so it feels like a snapshot of that era rather than a sprawling compilation.