Punnany Riddim – Various Artists

Punnany Riddim rides that sharp, early-2000s dancehall pulse, with a dry, skittering groove that leaves plenty of room for voices to cut through. Buju Banton is the heavyweight presence here, turning up twice with “Bring We Joy” and “Stupid, ” while Bounty Killer brings his usual grim authority on “Receive” and Anthony B leans into spiritual pressure on “God Pickney. ” Cecile’s “Bad Gal (Raw)” and Mr Easy’s “Hustle” keep the set moving, and the extra pairings with Mr G and Flecha B add some local flavor to the lineup. It’s the kind of 2005 juggling that sits right between hardcore street energy and the slicker, hookier dancehall sound that was taking over the middle of the decade.