One By One Riddim – Elektra Productions

Three tracks, three different voices, and Mavado’s “One By One” sits at the center of Elektra Productions’ 2011 dancehall cut, with Laza Morgan on the hook to widen its reach beyond the usual local circuit. Wayne Marshall’s “911” and Brik Tearz feat. Charlie Pro’s “Weh Di Weed Deh” keep the riddim in more straightforward bashment territory, but the production has a lean, clipped feel that leaves plenty of room for the singers to ride the beat. It’s a compact set, more archival snapshot than full-blown compilation, and that tight format suits the version. The bass stays firm and low-slung, while the drum pattern keeps a brisk, marching pulse underneath the vocal phrasing.