Nimble Riddim – Sajay Records

Somewhere in the 2003 dancehall shuffle, Sajay Records cut a nimble little juggling that leans more playful than ruthless, even with Capleton barking on “Bun Di Beast” and Elephant Man slipping in the cheeky “Ain’t It Funny. ” The set moves from the rough-edged energy of Determine and Lexxus to the smoother crossover touch of George Nooks and Roundhead on “Hard To Confess, ” which gives the riddim a nice push and pull. Vybz Kartel’s “Wine Yuh Waistline” also fits the mood, bringing a dancefloor wink to a tracklist that feels very much of its era. There’s a version cut too, naturally, tucked in at the end.