Open Season Riddim – Jammin’ Records

There’s a brisk, party-minded swing running through Open Season Riddim, with enough bounce in the drums and skank to keep the dancers moving and the selectors reaching for the forward button. Jammin’ Records keeps the sound tight and uncluttered here, and Faze’s “Far From Lazy” fits the groove especially well in both the radio and raw cuts, while Flex’s “Wine Up Pon Me” and Subance’s “Buss A Wine” push the playful side of the rhythm even harder. Drc, Pewee and Princz Charmin add their own flavor across the eight-track set, which keeps the riddim moving without overloading it. A neat little 2013 dancehall package, with “Tres l’anne passe” slipping in as an unexpected curveball at the end.