Ovaseaz Riddim – Hemp Higher Productions

Hemp Higher Productions frames Ovaseaz Riddim around a brisk 2010 dancehall cut that keeps the energy lean and the hooks sharp, with Gappy Ranks’ “Work Hard” sitting near the center of the project’s hustle-minded mood. The line between the tougher solo cuts and the lighter crew moments is easy to hear in the sequencing: Antonio West, Cali P and Randy Valentine each ride the rhythm a little differently, while Mellowquence and Tiyarro give “Want It All” a more conversational bounce. It’s the kind of juggling act that made small-label riddim CDs feel alive back then, with a version tucked in at the end for good measure.