Police In Helicopter Riddim (2007) – Voiceful Records

A taut, skanking cut with a militant edge and a sly nod to the classic “Police In Helicopter” hook, this 2007 Voiceful Records juggling keeps the pressure up with a dozen tracks and a heavyweight cast. Anthony B’s “Drop It, ” Gregory Isaacs’ “Neva Work At All, ” and Luciano’s “World Rock” sit alongside the obvious centerpiece, John Holt and Sizzla’s “Police In Helicopter, ” which gives the riddim its title and its sharpest crossover pull. The set also folds in dancehall voices like Pinchers, Perfect, and Ghost, so the whole thing moves between rootsy warning tunes and more direct street talk without losing its pulse. Voiceful Records handles the production credit, and the tracklist runs 12 cuts deep.