Troyton Music

Hinds began producing in the mid-1990s, and his early work helped establish the foundation for a career that would stretch across changing eras in Jamaican music. His catalogue has included projects such as Water Drops and, later, the label-branded Pleasure Tyme Riddim, both of which show his preference for clean, functional arrangements that leave space for melody, voice, and attitude. He has also worked with a wide range of artists, from established hitmakers to younger voices, giving his productions a steady presence in dancehall’s juggling culture.

The Troyton Music era formally emerged around 2010, when Hinds adopted the name for his label and pushed the Compassion Riddim into wider circulation. That release, anchored by Mavado’s “I Know You Want Me,” helped sharpen his profile beyond Jamaica and pointed to the kind of crossover-minded production he would continue to pursue. Across later projects, he kept balancing street-level dancehall energy with a more polished, international presentation, whether on hard-edged club cuts or smoother, melody-driven rhythms.

His work has remained connected to the core values of classic riddim production: one rhythm, many interpretations, and a strong sense of identity from project to project. Releases like Booyaka Riddim and Pleasure Tyme Riddim fit that pattern, carrying the signature of a producer who understands how to build a frame that lets artists sound immediate and distinct. In that sense, Troyton Music stands not just for a label name, but for a long-running approach to Jamaican production built on consistency, musical instinct, and a deep feel for dancehall’s competitive pulse.