Nice And Cute Riddim – Selekta

By 1989, Selekta had lined up a proper late-80s dancehall shuffle on Nice And Cute, with a little bit of rub-a-dub looseness and enough swing to keep the thing moving. Johnny P’s title tune has that cheeky, sing-song hook that sticks fast, while Chaka Demus turns “Vanity Crazy” into one of those sly, playful cuts that fit this era so well. Elsewhere, Ninja Man comes in hard on “Lick Out, ” and Sugar Minott’s “Jah Is The Way” adds a smoother, more roots-minded touch without breaking the riddim’s pace. Pad Anthony’s refix at the top and Carl Meeks’ “Rawborn Rub A Dub” at the end help frame it like a little showcase set, and the whole thing sits right in that 1989 pocket where dancehall was sharpening its edge but still had room for personality.