Mr Dc Riddim (2020) – John John Records

Produced by John John Records in 2020, Mr DC Riddim pulls together ten dancehall cuts with a mix of veteran voices and familiar street-level energy. Shaggy teams with Shane on Like To Be, Richie Stephens and Marcia Griffiths bring the sweeter edge on Rum and Reggae (mix 2), and Demarco’s Argument adds a sharper, more direct touch, while Delly Ranx, Silver Cat, Abby Dallas, Jah Wiz, Ras Demo and Mitch round out the set. The riddim also features a couple of extra standouts in Weed Haffi Bun and Place A Run Red, which help give the project its tougher late-2020 dancehall feel. It sits neatly in the John John catalog, with that lean, driving production style the label is known for and a lineup that keeps the tune selection varied without losing its hard-edged character.