O.P.P Riddim – Colin Fat Records

O. P. P Riddim sits right in that sharp early-’90s dancehall moment when the style was getting leaner, tougher, and more hook-driven, and Colin Fat’s cut has that clipped, streetwise feel to it. Louie Culture’s “O. P. P. ” is the anchor here, all attitude and quick-fire delivery, while Singing Sweet’s “Save The Best For Last” brings a smoother, more melodic counterweight. With only three cuts on the riddim, the set doesn’t waste a second: Roundhead’s “Mate Too Fast” keeps the energy tense and alert, then the rhythm just keeps rolling underneath each voice without losing its bite. It’s a compact little 1992 dancehall run, and the instrumental after the vocal sides leaves you with the bare framework that makes the whole thing move.