Paul Bearer Riddim – Eldoh Rado Productions

Eldoh Rado Productions kept the Paul Bearer Riddim tight and direct in late 2018, when the label was already carving out a lane for stripped-down, usable dancehall projects. The five-track set arrived on December 7, 2018, and the line-up is exactly what the release notes suggest: Wyzdom on “Bad Vibes, ” Mad Voice on “Hell A Raise, ” The Fallen on “Poverty, ” and ShyneTyme on “Firm and Strong, ” with the instrumental cut closing things out.

The rhythm itself has that dark, no-frills modern dancehall feel: lean drums, a stalking bassline, and enough empty space for each voice to cut through cleanly. It feels built for juggling, but without the glossy polish that softens some contemporary riddims. The title alone points to the mood, and the songs follow that script. “Bad Vibes” and “Hell A Raise” push the harder, tension-filled side of the rhythm, while “Poverty” gives the project a more grounded social edge. “Firm and Strong” brings a steadier, more uplifting tone and helps balance the set.

What makes the riddim work is the way the voices are kept distinct without breaking the overall atmosphere. No one tries to overpower the track; instead, each artist rides the same skeletal framework from a different angle. That gives Paul Bearer Riddim a grim, cohesive character that sits comfortably among Eldoh Rado’s other late-2010s dancehall productions.