Put It Down Riddim – Sunset Records

Put It Down Riddim lands in that late-’80s dancehall pocket where the drums stay tight and the bass does most of the talking, with Sunset Records framing a slim five-cut set around a moody, stepper-style groove. Courtney Melody’s title cut is the anchor here, and Franky Paul’s “Agony” plus Leroy Gibbons’ “I’ve Got A Girl” keep the vocal side varied without breaking the riddim’s pulse. Trevor B’s “Tears On My Pillow” adds a softer edge before the version strip-down closes the loop, which is usually where you hear how much room the bassline leaves for the snare and offbeat skank. The whole thing feels built for sound system pressure: spare, punchy, and moving at a measured dancehall tempo that lets each singer work the pocket rather than rush it.