News Paper Riddim – Ikation Records

Ikation Records and Blacq Road Muziq issued News Paper Riddim in 2014, a two-track dancehall release that keeps the spotlight tight with Cubanis’ Hold Di Faith Iyah and Pistal’s One Life. The pair of cuts gives the riddim a lean, early-2010s feel, with the title itself suggesting the kind of news-and-street chatter themes that were common in the era. Pistal is the more familiar name here, and the release lands as a compact snapshot of Ikation’s straightforward, no-frills production style, with just enough room for each artist to carry its message clearly.