Out Of Confinement Riddim – Billy Joe Media

Already by the time you get to “Work Hard” and “Protection, ” Out Of Confinement Riddim has settled into a tough 2018 dancehall groove with a lean, forward-driving feel. Billy Joe Media keeps the arrangement stripped to the essentials, letting the bassline do most of the talking while the drums stay clipped and punctual, which suits voices like Don Husky, Gaza Kim, Junior X, Jah Frozen, and Promise No Promises especially well. The set runs deep with 13 tracks and a wide spread of artists, but the common thread is that steady, no-frills pulse underneath the vocals. “Down By The River” and “Peace and Harmony” sit on the softer end of the project, yet the riddim never loses its march; it’s the kind of cut where the kick, bass, and offbeat skank hold everything in place.