Penthouse Riddim – Jugglerz Records

Jugglerz put out Penthouse Riddim in 2014 as a German-produced salute to the classic Penthouse era, and the connection to Jr. Blender gives it extra weight in the European reggae lane. Jugglerz have long operated as a sound system and label, with the imprint leaning heavily on riddim projects and artist-forward compilations, while Jr. Blender’s name has become tied to clean, digital-rooted reggae production with crossover reach.

The rhythm itself is polished and modern, but it clearly nods to 90s dancehall: bright keys, a springy bassline, crisp drums, and a steady mid-tempo pull that leaves space for melody as much as deejay chatter. It is less about raw grit than about a glossy, dubwise bounce that can carry veteran voices and newer German and Caribbean cuts without sounding crowded. The included instrumental version makes that construction easy to hear.

The strongest cuts come from the names with the most immediate pull. Beenie Man’s Survivor brings veteran dancehall authority, Burro Banton’s Inna Mi League rides the rhythm with his unmistakable chant style, and Collie Buddz’s Nice Up Yourself gives the project one of its most melodic, sing-along moments. Sanchez’s You Give Me Shelter adds classic lovers energy, while Phenomden and Miwata give the set a clear German connection, with Gi Di Yutes A Chance and Alles was ich brauch anchoring the release in the European reggae scene.

That mix of Jamaican veterans, Caribbean staples, and German voices is what makes Penthouse Riddim feel like more than a simple juggling. It sits at the point where Jugglerz were proving they could handle tribute, commerce, and scene-building all at once.