Pirates Riddim – Hypeyawdz Records

Hypeyawdz Records’ Pirates Riddim sits in that busy 2012 wave of dancehall juggling cuts, and it’s the kind of set that keeps the energy moving without overcomplicating the formula. Dosfire’s “Big Connection” and Sean Don’s “Wine Up” lean into the party angle straight away, while Zoo Rass’ “Party Done” and Snap Shot Crew’s “Money Done” push the rude-boy, after-hours side of the rhythm with a sharper edge. There’s a nice bit of contrast too: Kemmikal’s “Whole Leppa Gyal” has a more playful hook, and Rule 9’s “Fiesta” keeps the dancefloor mood alive without breaking the pace. With 15 different voicings on one riddim, it plays like a snapshot of where straight-ahead dancehall was landing in 2012, all bounce, attitude, and quick-fire hooks.

Pirates Riddim Tracklist:

1. Dosfire – Big Connection
2. Sean Don – Wine Up
3. Windem – Fun Time
4. Kemmikal – Whole Leppa Gyal
5. Zoo Rass – Party Done
6. Deciple – Antenette
7. Shanti Force – Get Gyal Easily
8. Allstaar – Mad Charge
9. Lety – Nuh Bad Like Me
10. Snap Shot Crew – Money Done
11. Penti – Pretty Lady
12. Rule 9 – Fiesta
13. Nifi – Hot Like Steam
14. 5 Star – So What It Mi Floss
15. Hypeyawdz – Pirates Riddim